Last July, Microsoft, fed up with American restrictions on importing brain talent, opened its newest software development center in Vancouver.
By their example, they demonstrate that presenting oneself professionally, speaking clearly and dealing with others courteously matter at least as much as mastering the newest software program.
"But we're interested in the younger consumer," Mr. Yolles said, noting that those types of consumers are more apt to have both high-speed connections -- as do most college students -- and the newest software.
Apple is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year — the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where it shows off the newest software for all of its devices.
Some sites are being upgraded to be "centers of excellence" with the newest software, including robotics programming and gaming development, said Akhtar Badshah, Microsoft's senior director of global affairs.
Already, inventions from Beijing are in Microsoft's newest software.
