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Microsoft UK Corporate Citizenship
At Microsoft, we believe that every successful corporation has a responsibility to use its resources and influence to make a positive impact on the world and its people. And in the UK, what this means is connecting people and communities to build social and economical prosperity. Microsoft and its partners believe that by embracing technology and connecting societies, people in the UK will be able to achieve the most from their studies, their businesses and their life ambitions.By doing this we aim to contribute to the continued success and competitiveness of the UK and enhance the quality of life for British citizens.
How Microsoft is Helping to Build Prosperity
Microsoft is committed to working with the UK to focus on six areas which are designed to improve social and economic well being, building prosperity for all.
Inclusion: Microsoft continues to take a leadership role in the area of inclusion to help reduce the digital divide. Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) is a global initiative that focuses on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults by providing technology skills through community technology and learning centres. In the UK, Microsoft has partnered with charities including: Leonard Cheshire, Age Concern, Fairbridge and Citizen's Online to bring IT and its benefits to all.
Innovation: Microsoft UK is developing technology to further science and bring a positive change to society and people's lives. An example of this is CancerGrid, where Microsoft is developing software tools to better understand and treat Cancer.
Local Software Economy: Microsoft UK aims to catalyse the development of a vibrant, innovative UK software industry to promote economic prosperity and growth. By working closely with our partner community, we are able to provide support for businesses of all sizes and help them realise their potential.
Skills: Microsoft is committed to a long-term partnership with the education sector; We work closely with the government, schools, colleges and universities to develop the tools and resources people need to work and learn effectively.
Regional Development: Microsoft is working with regional development agencies to provide training programmes and resources that will make regional businesses and organisations better able to manage their business more effectively.
Improving Online Safety
Microsoft UK recognises its responsibility to help make the Internet safer and computing more secure. Our ultimate goal is to help create an environment in which adults, children, businesses and other organisations can enjoy the full benefits of the Internet without concerns about safety, privacy or security.
We continue to work towards that goal with the help of government, industry, and law enforcement partners worldwide, and to help consumers and our customers understand what they can do to protect themselves and their systems. Some of the programmes and campaigns that Microsoft is involved within the UK include Get Safe Online and WebSafeCrackerz
To find out how we are living our mission and values, explore the About Microsoft Web site.
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