Microsoft's new Beijing Facility, home to Microsoft Research Asia
Reporting from Beijing, China. Microsoft is hurrying to fix a significant problem with windows at its Beijing facility. Recently, Microsoft constructed a new, dual-tower facility in the Haidian district of Beijing to consolidate its 3000 software engineers here in China’s capital city. This facility houses multiple Microsoft R&D units under the umbrella Microsoft Asia-Pacific Research and Development Group. This group contributes to Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server Products, and multiple other Microsoft offerings. During a visit this week to the facility I learned about a serious windows vulnerability affecting security, safety and other critical matters.
Nonetheless, Eagle Consulting’s Beijing contacts have helped piece together the components of the remediation effort. Immediately after the incident, the front entrance was closed and a security perimeter was established for pedestrian safety. A protective canopy was constructed along the rear and employees and visitors were directed to use the rear entrance. Then, the inspection and correction of any problems on the front was conducted. Now that phase is complete, attention has turned to the rear of the building.
Replacement Windows on Site at Microsoft Facility
A security perimeter is currently established around the building as a safety precaution. Replacement windows are on-site at the location. Any visitors to the Beijing facility are advised to obey posted safety precautions to avoid a personal blue screen of death. Stay tuned for progress updates on this critical fix to Microsoft’s windows.
