Microsoft was today announced as the Technology Innovation Partner for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity taking place next month. Microsoft devices (Surface tablets and Windows Phones) running Microsoft Windows 8.1 will be used at the event for all kind of activities. Read the full press release below. LONDON, May 27, 2014 (ACN Newswire via COMTEX) — The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the world’s most prestigious awards and festival for the creative communications industry, will this year take its shortlist exhibitions into the digital realm with Microsoft acting as its Technology Innovation Partner. The three year collaboration aims to bring delegates’ digital festival experience to life across Microsoft’s devices and services. Throughout the week, as the 17 juries vote on thousands of pieces of creative work, exhibitions of the shortlisted and winning work will go on display inside the Palais des Festivals for delegates to view. For the first time, running alongside the exhibition boards and product showcases, the Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, PR, Design, Product...

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