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Winsage

April 17, 2026

France to remove Windows from government computers in sovereignty push

France is transitioning from Windows to Linux for its government computers, announced on April 8 by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs, to reduce reliance on American technology firms. This change involves modifying the software on thousands of state computers, which is a significant task given that Windows is the most widely used operating system globally. Linux, an open-source system, allows for code modification and sharing. Experts highlight the benefits of open-source software, including transparency and collective ownership, which enhance data security and management. Other European countries, like Spain and Germany, have also adopted similar systems. The transition is expected to create jobs in the local economy as France will invest in hiring engineers instead of paying Microsoft licensing fees. However, the timeline for the rollout is uncertain, with no specifics on the number of computers involved or the duration of the project. Additionally, Microsoft has reportedly spent €7 million in 2025 on lobbying efforts related to digital regulations in the EU, which may complicate the transition.

AppWizard

April 14, 2026

TIGA: PC and console continue to drive UK games development

Recent insights from TIGA indicate a shift in UK game studios' focus towards PC development, with 46% of studios identifying PC as their primary platform, and 56% of start-ups prioritizing PC development from May 2024 to September 2025. Mobile game development has declined from 33% to 31.6%, and jobs related to mobile gaming fell from 19% to 17.9%. The console gaming sector's job share increased from 47.2% to 50%, despite a 2.1% decrease in headcount at console-focused studios. TIGA reported a net loss of 1,537 development jobs, a 4.5% annualized decline, marking the UK gaming sector's most severe downturn on record.

AppWizard

April 14, 2026

TIGA: PC and console remain pivotal in driving game development in the UK

Recent findings from TIGA indicate that 46% of UK game studios are prioritizing PC game development, with projections suggesting that 56% of new projects from May 2024 to September 2025 will focus on PC gaming. The share of studios engaged in mobile game production has declined from 33% to 31.6%, and mobile gaming's contribution to total industry jobs has decreased from 19% to 17.9%. Conversely, the console gaming sector's employment share has risen from 47.2% to 50%, although the actual number of employees in console studios has decreased by 2.1%. The UK gaming industry has experienced a net loss of 1,537 development roles between May 2024 and September 2025, marking an annual decline of 4.5%.

Tech Optimizer

December 2, 2025

AWS Transform announces full-stack Windows modernization capabilities

AWS launched AWS Transform for .NET in May, aimed at modernizing .NET applications. In response to user feedback, AWS introduced AWS Transform for full-stack Windows modernization, which streamlines modernization tasks across the Windows application stack. This service enhances modernization efficiency by up to five times and supports migration from .NET Framework to cross-platform .NET and SQL Server to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. It includes features for validating and testing applications, customizable deployment configurations, and modernizing ASP.NET Web Forms UI to Blazor. AWS Transform connects to source code repositories and database servers to analyze dependencies and create modernization waves. Users can configure database connectors for SQL Server and source code repositories, leading to a wave-based transformation plan. The service generates a SQL Modernization Assessment Report detailing the proposed modernization strategy. The transformation process involves converting SQL Server schema to PostgreSQL, migrating data, transforming .NET application code, and deploying applications for testing. AWS Transform exclusively supports codebases in .NET 6 or later. It also facilitates UI modernization from ASP.NET Web Forms to Blazor, managing the conversion of various project files. Additional features include support for porting to .NET 10 and .NET Standard, an editable transformation report, real-time tracking of transformation progress, and a markdown file outlining remaining tasks post-transformation. AWS Transform for full-stack Windows modernization is available in the US East (N. Virginia) Region, with no additional charges for the features beyond standard resource usage. It supports SQL Server versions from 2008 R2 to 2022 and Entity Framework versions 6.3 to 8.0.

AppWizard

July 23, 2025

Google Play, Android fuel Rs 4 lakh crore app revenue, economy boost in India during 2024: Report

A report by Public First estimates that Google Play and Android generated Rs 4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the Indian economy in 2024. The digital economy in India is one of the largest and fastest-growing globally, driven by smartphone adoption, affordable data, and a vibrant developer ecosystem. The combined ecosystem of Google Play and Android contributed to the creation of over 35 lakh jobs in 2024. India has over 10 lakh developer jobs, with nearly 79% of Indian app developers serving overseas users. Indian developers achieved a total of 720 crore app downloads from the Play Store, including 600 crore from domestic users and 120 crore from international users.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Microsoft turns 50: Tracking Bill Gates’ journey – from a dorm room to tech powerhouse

In 2025, Microsoft will celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking the beginning of its journey in 1975 when Bill Gates and Paul Allen aimed to make personal computers accessible to everyone. They created user-friendly software, starting with MS-DOS, which laid the foundation for the Windows operating system. Microsoft has since transformed work, learning, and communication with tools like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, while also creating millions of jobs and driving innovation. The company is currently focusing on integrating artificial intelligence with cloud computing and will host a special event in Redmond, Washington, to introduce new Copilot features.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Radical Forge secures $3.4m in funding

Radical Forge has secured an investment of £2.6 million from Mercia Ventures' Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, which will help create 15 new positions at their Middlesbrough studio and support the release of their game, Southfield, in early 2025. The investment follows earlier layoffs at the company. CEO Bruce Slater expressed enthusiasm about the funding and partnership with Mercia, while Chris McCourt from Mercia highlighted the potential for Radical Forge to attract talent and undertake larger projects amid industry downsizing.