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The MicroOLAP team is proud to introduce Database Designer for PostgreSQL v1.9.0, an comprehensive CASE tool with intuitive graphical interface allowing you to

• build a clear and effective database structure visually,
• see the complete picture (diagram) representing all the tables, references between them, views, stored procedures and other objects,
• easily generate a physical database on a server,
• modify it according to any changes you made to the diagram using fast ALTER statements,
• import already existing diagram from a server,
• export diagram to common graphic formats or as SQL script,
• create detailed printings and reports.

This release introduces internal and architectural improvements. New compiler used as well as new exception tracer implemented.

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You're welcome to download the Database Designer for PostgreSQL 1.9.0 right now at: http://microolap.com/products/database/postgresql-designer/download/

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Full changelog:

• [!] New compiler used in development
• [!] New exception tracer tool used
• [-] "Designer doesn't restore itself to maximized state after restart" bug fixed
• [-] "Modify Database ignores output script character case option" bug fixed
• [-] "Reverse Engineering warns that diagram is not empty even though it clearly is" bug fixed

REDMOND, Wash. — May 21, 2013 — A new vision for the future comes to life today as Microsoft Corp. unveils Xbox One , the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

“Xbox One is designed to deliver a whole new generation of blockbuster games, television and entertainment in a powerful, all-in-one device,” said Don Mattrick, president, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “Our unique, modern architecture brings simplicity to the living room and, for the first time ever, the ability to instantly switch across your games and entertainment.”

Introducing Xbox One

With Xbox One, games push the boundaries of realism, and TV obeys your commands.[1] Say “Xbox On” to launch your personalized Xbox One Home screen, discover what is popular on TV or see friends’ latest gaming achievements all using the most natural interface — your voice. The more you interact with Xbox One, the more it gets to know you and learns what you like. Some of the breakthrough Xbox One features that put you at the center of your living room entertainment include the following:

• TV on Xbox One.[1] Navigate and watch live TV from your cable, telco or satellite set-top box through your Xbox One. Microsoft is committed to bringing live TV through various solutions to all the markets where Xbox One will be available.[3]

• Home. Turn on your entertainment system with two powerful words, “Xbox On,” and a custom-tailored Home dashboard welcomes you with your favorite games, TV and entertainment.

• Snap. Do two things at once on the biggest screen in your home. Use Snap to jump into a multiplayer battle while watching your favorite movie, talk with friends on Skype while watching live TV, or track your fantasy team on TV as you watch the big game and more.

• Skype for Xbox One. Specially designed for Xbox One, talk with friends on your TV in stunning HD, or for the first time ever, hold group Skype calls on your TV.

• Trending.[1] Stay on top of what is hot on TV by discovering the entertainment that is popular among your friends, and see what is trending within the Xbox community.

• OneGuide.[1], [2] Find your favorite entertainment easily, searching by network, name or time, all with the sound of your voice and presented in a tailored program guide.

To create the most advanced Xbox system ever designed for games, TV and entertainment, Microsoft created a state-of-the-art gaming operating system and fused it with an equally amazing entertainment platform, so you will not have to switch inputs to watch TV or play a game. An eight-core, x86 processor and more than 5 billion transistors helps make lag and load times a thing of the past, so you can instantly jump between a game and your entertainment at lightning speed or run a host of apps right alongside your game with no loss in performance. Introducing Xbox One titles and exclusives

Gaming on Xbox One immerses gamers in cinematic worlds that look like real life, with characters that feel more human than ever before. AAA blockbuster titles unveiled for Xbox One include the following:

• “Forza Motorsport 5” from Turn 10 Studios is the latest edition of the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years.[3] Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the infinite power of the cloud, no game better delivers the sensation of being behind the wheel. “Forza Motorsport 5” sets a new bar for racing games and will be available exclusively for Xbox One at launch.

• “Call of Duty: Ghosts” is the next generation of “Call of Duty” and a stunning leap forward for the franchise. It delivers an all-new world, an all-new cast of characters and an all-new story, built on a new, next-generation engine. The next-generation technical innovations built to support the incredible gameplay advancements make this the most beautiful and immersive “Call of Duty” experience yet. Activision and Microsoft also announced the renewal of their close partnership that will see both the return of the “Call of Duty® Championship,” presented by Xbox, as well as all-new downloadable content debuting first and exclusively on the Xbox platform.

• “FIFA 14,” “Madden NFL 25,” “NBA LIVE 14,” and “EA SPORTS UFC” from EA SPORTS will change the way consumers experience and play sports games. Driven by the new EA SPORTS Ignite engine, these new EA SPORTS games will deliver massive innovations in human intelligence, true player motion and living worlds. Adding to its commitment to Xbox One, EA SPORTS also announced the promise of exclusive content to be revealed in the coming months.

• “Quantum Break” from Remedy Entertainment is a revolutionary entertainment experience from the creators of “Max Payne” and “Alan Wake” that blurs the line between gaming and TV by integrating drama and gameplay into one seamless, uniquely immersive experience. How you play the game impacts the show, and the show informs how you play the game.

In addition to the amazing lineup of games coming to Xbox One, Microsoft unveiled exclusive content partnerships with some of the top names in TV, sports and entertainment.

• “Halo” television series. Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer, Steven Spielberg will executive-produce an original “Halo” live-action television series with exclusive interactive Xbox One content, created in partnership with 343 Industries and Xbox Entertainment Studios.

• National Football League (NFL).[1] A multiyear, landmark partnership will deliver the ultimate interactive NFL television experiences for the next-generation Xbox One and leverage Microsoft devices and services to evolve both in-game and on the sideline. The NFL on Xbox will redefine broadcast experiences through innovations around Skype, Xbox SmartGlass and player-worn technology; add an all-new fantasy football solution for the biggest screen in the house; and create a personalized NFL destination only available on Xbox One.

Introducing a new generation of Xbox Live

Xbox One is built to amplify an all-new generation of Xbox Live that is more powerful, more personal and more intelligent. Unleashing the virtually unlimited power of the cloud makes everything more convenient and accessible, from allowing games to be installed in segments so that gameplay can start quickly to updates downloading in the background. Save and store your personalized profile, games and entertainment in the cloud to access them anytime, from any Xbox One console.[4] In addition, existing Xbox Live Gold Membership for Xbox 360 will seamlessly carry over to Xbox One.[5] Xbox Live takes you deeper into the games you love with all-new features.

• Smart Match. A new Smart Match matchmaking system virtually eliminates waiting in lobbies by estimating wait times and finding people you want to play with while you are enjoying other activities — reputation fundamentally matters and helps find best matches.

• Game DVR. A dedicated Game DVR captures and accesses your magic moments, all saved to the cloud. Along with sharing tools, you will have the most amazing bragging rights with Xbox Live.

• Living Games.[6] Dynamic, living worlds evolve and improve the more you play, and advanced artificial intelligence can learn to play like you, so friends can play against your shadow.

• Expanded achievements. A new and expanded achievements system captures video of your epic moments, continues to grow a game’s achievements over time and rewards you in new ways, and your Gamerscore carries over from Xbox 360.

• Xbox SmartGlass.[6] Xbox SmartGlass is natively part of the Xbox One platform, built in from the beginning with the ability to quickly render content directly onto your device, and now more devices can connect at one time for multiplayer and shared entertainment.

Introducing the Xbox One look and feel

New Xbox One hardware is sleek and modern and complements any décor. The console is shaped in the 16:9 aspect ratio and employs a horizontal orientation optimized for its high-speed Blu-ray™ disc player. It is molded in a deep and rich liquid black color and includes a distinctive beveled edge.

The completely redesigned, revolutionary 1080p Kinect is more precise, more responsive and more intuitive. Its unparalleled vision, motion and voice technology let you reach into games and entertainment like never before by dramatically expanding its field of view and fidelity. It works in nearly any lighting condition, recognizes precise motion control from a slight wrist rotation, and distinguishes your voice even in a noisy room using advanced noise isolation.

The class-leading Xbox controller is refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations. Updated directional pad, thumb stick and ergonomic fit immerse all gamers in ways that are uniquely Xbox, and precision and control have been dramatically increased with all new vibrating impulse triggers.6 The Xbox One Wireless Controller is designed to work in concert with the new Kinect, allowing the two to be paired automatically to create seamless player syncing.

Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year. Visit the new Xbox Wire blog at http://news.xbox.com for in-depth features on the new system, including photos and videos from the unveiling event and new and rotating content from Xbox. More details about Xbox One and blockbuster games will be explored at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.

About Xbox

Xbox is Microsoft’s premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world’s largest libraries of movies, TV, music, and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass, and Xbox Live, the world’s premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Features and requirements are under development and may change prior to release. Available features and content may vary by country. Broadband Internet (ISP fees apply) and advanced TV hardware required. Games and media content sold separately. Xbox Live Gold Membership, paid subscription and other requirements apply for some Xbox Live features.

1 Live TV with Kinect navigation, Live TV with Foo Guide, Trending, and NFL on Xbox available in U.S. at launch; anticipating global scale over time.

2 Kinect voice functionality only available in supported locales and languages.

3 At launch, Live TV will require a supported receiver device with HDMI output (sold separately).

4 Subject to geographical content restrictions.

5 Some Xbox Live content and features available on Xbox 360, including avatar content and some apps, are not available with Xbox Live on Xbox Foo.

6 In supported games.

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.

REDMOND, Wash. — May 21, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. and the National Football League (NFL) today announced a multiyear, landmark partnership that will deliver truly unique interactive NFL television experiences for the next-generation Xbox One and leverage Microsoft devices and services to evolve the in-game, sideline experience for coaches, players and other personnel.

“We love the passion that players, coaches and fans bring to the NFL game; it’s what makes the NFL game-day experience so unique,” said Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO. “We’re excited to apply our passion for technology to the NFL experience, both on the sidelines through the innovative use of Microsoft Surface devices, and for fans through an enhanced NFL viewing experience on Xbox One.”

The agreement provides Microsoft with the rights to create exclusive interactive experiences through products such as Xbox One and Surface, transforming the way fans will experience the NFL in the years to come. The NFL on Xbox will provide fans with an all-new viewing experience through innovations around Skype and Xbox SmartGlass; an all-new, innovative fantasy football solution allowing fans to view players and live competition side by side on a single TV screen; and a personalized NFL destination featuring information about the players, teams and games fans care about most. Xbox also retains the exclusive rights to extend these interactive experiences to tablets, enabling fans to use Xbox SmartGlass technology to enhance game day.

“When we started working with Roger Goodell and the team at the NFL we knew that we could create great new experiences that fans would love,” said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “This partnership will redefine NFL experiences through exclusive and interactive content that you will find only on Xbox. For fans, the NFL on Xbox will provide the most complete way to enjoy live football by bringing the first fully-integrated fantasy football experience to the TV, exclusively through Xbox.”

This partnership also changes the game for NFL teams because coaches and players will soon have access to a variety of cutting-edge Microsoft solutions, including Surface tablets to enhance on-field communications, photo viewing and play calling. Microsoft and the NFL envision a sideline of the future with players reviewing in-game photos from different camera angles directly from the sideline and head coaches calling plays off connected Surface tablets instead of today’s static paper products. With Microsoft technology, NFL coaches, players and other personnel will have the technology they need to improve decision-making and on-field performance.

“From the use of instant replay to the yellow first-down line that has become an important element of the at-home television viewing experience, the NFL is committed to leveraging technology to improve our game for coaches, players and fans,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We’re thrilled to be teaming with a true innovator like Microsoft to shape the future of the NFL game experience, both on-field and in the living room.”

As part of the partnership, Surface by Microsoft branding will appear on NFL sidelines in unique ways, including on the hoods of the official on-field NFL instant replay stations. As part of the relationship, Microsoft will be granted the following designations:

• Xbox remains “The Official Game Console of the NFL” and will also become “The Official Interactive Video Entertainment Console.”

• Microsoft is “The Official Sideline Technology Sponsor of the NFL.”

• Surface by Microsoft and Windows are “The Official Tablet and PC Operating System of the NFL.”

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

The information contained in this press release relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when first commercially released. The press release is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the press release or the information contained in it.

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.

REDMOND, Wash. — May 20, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the winners and finalists of the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2013. The annual awards honor Microsoft partners for delivering innovative solutions during the past year that directly address customer challenges. Award winners and finalists, chosen from global nominations, will be recognized at the 2013 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, the company’s premier annual event for industry partners, July 7–11 in Houston.

This year, there were 44 awards that celebrated each core partner competency, including cloud technology, Windows 8, and Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications, as well as entrepreneurial spirit, citizenship and sales excellence. More than 3,000 entries were collected from more than 100 countries; the award finalists and winners were selected from nominations based on their commitment to customers, their solutions’ market impact and exemplary use of Microsoft technologies.

“The 2013 Partner of the Year Award winners and finalists represent some of the best and brightest our ecosystem has to offer,” said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft. “We applaud each of our partners for demonstrating exceptional dedication in working to solve the most pressing technology challenges facing our mutual customers today. Congratulations to each award winner on this recognition.”

Categories, winners and finalists appear below. A complete list, including the 95 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award winners for 2013, is available at http://www.digitalwpc.com/Awards/Pages/Home.aspx.

Office/SharePoint App Developer Partner of the Year

• Winner: Dell Software Inc.

• Finalist: Adlib

• Finalist: AvePoint

• Finalist: Nintex

Windows 8 App Developer Partner of the Year

• Winner: Posh Consulting

• Finalist: Dell Inc.

• Finalist: Laserbiomed s.r.l.

• Finalist: Sparked

Humanitarian Response Citizenship

• Winner: Ignify

• Finalist: Systemgroup Consulting Inc.

Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship

• Winner: RBA

• Finalist: Winvision

YouthSpark Citizenship

• Winner: Dell Inc.

• Finalist: CHH Enterprises Inc. (d/b/a New Signature)

Cloud Partner of the Year

• Winner: Solidsoft

• Finalist: Nextscape

• Finalist: SADA Systems

• Finalist: Cloudbearing

Cloud Partner of the Year — Enterprise Customers

• Winner: Object Consulting

• Finalist: Online Services Corp.

• Finalist: Brasoftware

• Finalist: Vision Software S.A.

Cloud Partner of the Year — Small and Medium Business

• Winner: TechQuarters

• Finalist: ClickView

• Finalist: Allen

• Finalist: dinCloud

Start-Up Cloud Partner of the Year — Developed Markets

• Winner: SkyKick

Start-Up Cloud Partner of the Year — Emerging Markets

• Winner: ISA Technologies

• Finalist: Pris Software

• Finalist: NetSocket

• Finalist: Asteor Software Private Ltd.

Application Development Partner of the Year

• Winner: PROS

• Finalist: ICONICS

• Finalist: OneBe Inc.

• Finalist: Infusion

Application Integration Partner of the Year

• Winner: Dapasoft Inc.

• Finalist: Codit

• Finalist: Breeze

• Finalist: Neudesic

Application Lifecycle Management Partner of the Year

• Winner: Sogeti Nederland B.V.

• Finalist: Centare

• Finalist: EXTEND SOLUTIONS SA DE CV

Business Intelligence Partner of the Year

• Winner: Bismart Business Intelligence Specialist

• Finalist: Slalom Consulting

• Finalist: Bitscape Infotech

Data Platform Partner of the Year

• Winner: WARDY IT Solutions

• Finalist: dsp

• Finalist: Simpson Associates Information Services

• Finalist: CSK WinTechnology

Collaboration and Content Partner of the Year

• Winner: NC4 and 6th Street Consulting (joint partnership)

• Finalist: Sogeti

• Finalist: AvePoint

• Finalist: Comperio

Communications Partner of the Year

• Winner: Dimension Data

• Finalist: Unify Square

• Finalist: Jabra

• Finalist: Hewlett-Packard

Messaging Partner of the Year

• Winner: Sogeti

• Finalist: Binary Tree

• Finalist: Processor Informatica SA

Project and Portfolio Management Partner of the Year

• Winner: UMT Consulting Group LLC

• Finalist: Nintex

• Finalist: Campana & Schott

• Finalist: Projility

Devices and Deployment Partner of the Year

• Winner: Data#3 Ltd.

• Finalist: CompuCom Systems Inc.

• Finalist: Accenture/Avanade

• Finalist: Sogeti

Identity and Access Partner of the Year

• Winner: Oxford Computer Group

• Finalist: Itergy

Management and Virtualization Partner of the Year

• Winner: HP

• Finalist: OCSL

• Finalist: Dimension Data

Server Platform Partner of the Year

• Winner: NetApp

• Finalist: Outsourcery Ltd.

• Finalist: CDW

• Finalist: DataCore Software

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Partner of the Year

• Winner: PowerObjects

• Finalist: CRM Partners

• Finalist: Customer Effective

• Finalist: Navantis

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Partner of the Year

• Winner: eBECS

• Finalist: GMCS

• Finalist: Hitachi Solutions America Ltd.

• Finalist: Tribridge

Digital Marketing Partner of the Year

• Winner: Advance Digital

• Finalist: SiteWit

• Finalist: EXTEND SOLUTIONS SA DE CV

Distributor Partner of the Year

• Winner: Daiwabo Information System Co. Ltd.

• Finalist: Westcoast

• Finalist: ALSO A/S

Hosting Partner of the Year

• Winner: SherWeb Inc.

• Finalist: Intermedia

• Finalist: Global Micro

Learning Partner of the Year

• Winner: Global Knowledge

• Finalist: QA Ltd.

• Finalist: NetCom Learning

• Finalist: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Mobility Partner of the Year

• Winner: Accenture/Avanade

• Finalist: Blink Systems Assessoria e Informática Ltda

• Finalist: SiEBEN

OEM Hardware Partner of the Year

• Winner: THIRDWAVE Corp.

• Finalist: Avangard LLC

• Finalist: iRU

• Finalist: iBUYPOWER

Software Asset Management (SAM) Partner of the Year

• Winner: Crayon AS

• Finalist: Atea Sverige AB

• Finalist: Servicios Especializados en Recursos Informáticos SA de CV

Volume Licensing Partner of the Year

• Winner: Zones Inc.

• Finalist: SoftwareONE US

• Finalist: SHI International Corp.

• Finalist: Softcat Ltd.

Midmarket Solution Provider Partner of the Year

• Winner: AXXON CONSULTING

• Finalist: Quadrasystems.net (India) Private Limited

• Finalist: Assistance Software

• Finalist: OOO “Bissnes-Expert”

Small Business Partner of the Year

• Winner: Kinectics Group

• Finalist: Computer Solutions East

• Finalist: eMazzanti Technologies

• Finalist: Exacto IT Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics Industry Partner of the Year

• Winner: mcaConnect

• Finalist: V.R.P. Veri Raporlama Programlama Bilisim Yazilim ve Danismanlik Hizmetleri Ticaret A.S.

• Finalist: INFOMA Software Consulting GmbH

• Finalist: HSO International

Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Partner of the Year

• Winner: eSavvy

• Finalist: SMB Suite

• Finalist: Tribridge

Public Sector Partner of the Year – Education

• Winner: DynTek Services Inc.

• Finalist: Playware Studios Asia

• Finalist: Rhino Systems

• Finalist: Corinth Investment

Public Sector Partner of the Year — Government

• Winner: Software Innovation

• Finalist: NetApp

• Finalist: IEG4 Limited

• Finalist: The Birchman Group

Public Sector Partner of the Year — Health

• Winner: IN2

• Finalist: InterKnowlogy LLC

• Finalist: Avanade

Public Sector Partner of the Year — Public Safety/National Security

• Winner: Eurostep Group AB

• Finalist: Intergen

• Finalist: AvePoint

• Finalist: Forensic Advantage

Sales Specialist Partner Individual of the Year

• Winner: Mari Morimoto, FUJISOFT Inc.

• Finalist: Geno Cenci, ePlus Technology Inc.

• Finalist: Mark Seeley, Intellinet

• Finalist: Varun Abbi, Comparex India Pvt Ltd.

Pre-Sales Specialist Partner Individual of the Year

• Winner: Mark AuCoin, Navantis

• Finalist: Rand Morimoto, Convergent Computing (CCO)

• Finalist: Chris Campbell, BlueGranite

• Finalist: Masaru Takano, NetApp

Alliance Partner of the Year

• Winner: Accenture/Avanade

About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference

Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference provides Microsoft’s partner community with access to key marketing and business strategies, leadership, and information regarding specific customer solutions designed to help partners succeed in the marketplace. Along with informative learning opportunities covering sales, marketing, services and technology, the Worldwide Partner Conference is an ideal setting for partners to garner valuable knowledge from their peers and from Microsoft. More information can be found at http://www.digitalwpc.com and on the Partner Network home page at http://microsoftpartnernetwork.com.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.

NEW YORK — May 20, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. and Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced a multiyear agreement to work together to bring MLS fans the best and fastest soccer content through the power of Windows 8. The announcement took place yesterday at the LA Galaxy versus New York Red Bulls game at Red Bull Arena, where the two companies showcased a new and improved MLS app and previewed the new in-stadium fan experiences powered by Windows 8.

As part of MLS’ initiative to be known as “the smartest league,” the improved app for Windows 8 will feature exclusive content and this season’s schedule, standings, highlights, play-by-play, roster lineups, game stats, goals, cards and substitutions. In addition, with the Windows 8 Live Tiles, fans will be able to customize their experiences to focus on their favorite club news. Throughout the course of the agreement, Windows 8 and MLS will continue to innovate to create cutting-edge experiences for soccer fans in the stadium and online.

“MLS supporters are young and active, and technology plays a central role in their lives,” said Kathy Carter, president of Soccer United Marketing, MLS’ commercial arm. “This new partnership with Windows 8 will allow MLS fans to interact with best-in-class software, new devices and apps that will super-serve their fandom. This exciting partnership is another step in the process of becoming the world’s smartest soccer league.”

Fans can also look forward to trying out Windows 8 on the Microsoft Surface tablet in-stadium at more than 40 games throughout the season.

“Partnering with MLS, we are bringing the best technology experience through Windows 8 to players, coaches and fans across the league to deliver unique and immersive soccer experiences,” said Kathleen Hall, general manager, Windows Marketing. “As technology and sports continue to intersect, we look forward to continuing to provide innovative interactions for fans whether in the stadium or at home through Windows 8.”

About Major League Soccer

Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. MLS features many stars from the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Major League Soccer’s 18th season features 19 clubs, each playing 34 regular-season matches. Those clubs include the Chicago Fire; Chivas USA; Colorado Rapids; Columbus Crew; D.C. United; FC Dallas; Houston Dynamo; 2012 MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy; Montreal Impact; New York Red Bulls; New England Revolution; Philadelphia Union; Portland Timbers; Real Salt Lake; San Jose Earthquakes; Seattle Sounders FC; Sporting Kansas City; Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. For more information about MLS, log on to the league’s official website at http://www.mlssoccer.com/.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.