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Microsoft research shows teens and adults hope for more civil online discourse in new decade

It’s a new year and a new decade, and teens and adults around the world hope that respect, safety and freedom will define online life in the 2020s, new Microsoft…

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Ericsson and Microsoft team up for the next generation of connected cars

Ericsson and Microsoft are bringing their connected vehicle expertise together. Ericsson is building its Connected Vehicle Cloud on top of the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform that is running on…

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Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft, named FT Person of the Year

Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft, has been chosen by the Financial Times as the Person of the Year. The Financial Times wrote that Nadella has earned a unique…

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Microsoft cooperated with three British schoolgirls to create a tool to tackle bullying and loneliness

Three schoolgirls from the UK have worked with Microsoft to create an app that tackles bullying and loneliness. Twelve-year-old Kaja and 13-year-olds Eylem and Wiktoria, from Gladesmore Community School in…

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4 Blockchain Startups Awarded $100K In Start-Up Funding Each

AE Ventures, one of the recently signed new partners of the Microsoft Innovation Centre has announced Assetify, Cannomy, King Football and Smart Credit as the four blockchain start-ups that have…

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NTT and Microsoft form a strategic alliance to enable new digital solutions

NTT Corporation (NTT) and Microsoft Corp. announced a multi-year strategic alliance aimed at delivering secure and reliable solutions that help enterprise customers accelerate their digital transformations. NTT is a global…

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Microsoft launches Ambizione Italia for a culture of inclusion

Making a system to make Italy a more inclusive country accessible to people with disabilities, exploiting new technologies such as artificial intelligence to allow everyone to best express their…

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KPMG to invest US$5 billion in digital strategy and expand Microsoft alliance to accelerate professional services transformation

KPMG and Microsoft Corp. are strengthening their global relationship through a five-year agreement to accelerate digital transformation for KPMG member firms and mutual clients. As part of its announcement to…

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Microsoft’s Digigirlz Programme Attracts 90 Female Students to MIC

Malta remains at par with general global trends where only around 6% of female students choose a career in IT-related subjects. “The lack of disposition towards introducing technology and exposing…

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Communication is a real problem for UK workers and their companies, Microsoft research reveals

Small and medium-sized businesses across the UK are seeing a disconnect between leaders and employers, fostered by a culture of poor communication, a new survey has revealed. More than a…

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New CEO for Microsoft Greece, Cyprus & Malta

Following a short transitional period, Mr. Theodosis Michalopoulos is officially assuming the position of CEO for Microsoft Greece, Cyprus and Malta. Mr. Michalopoulos boasts a long and successful career in…

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Seventeenth century French artefact arrives in Seattle for an immersive exhibition, powered by Microsoft

Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) and Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the opening of a new exhibit, “Mont-Saint-Michel: Digital Perspectives on the Model,” which features a unique blend…

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Allianz partners with Microsoft to digitally transform the insurance industry

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X019: Xbox kicks off UK gaming event with Project xCloud and Xbox Game Pass news

Xbox has kicked off its X019 gaming event in London with a raft of announcements that will help gamers play the latest titles whenever and wherever they want. Project xCloud,…

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Bringing the Microsoft Experience To Gozo

Microsoft Partners J2 Group, an IT solutions and software company based in Malta which knows its origins in Gozo, will be fronting Microsoft’s new presence in Gozo into what is…

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UK schools join Microsoft programme that uses tech to help students learn

Schools and colleges from across the UK have been added to Microsoft’s showcase teaching programme, which uses technology to help students learn. Four new colleges and 13 new schools will…

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Microsoft launches new phone system for businesses in the UK

A new phone system for businesses that brings together calling, chat, meetings, calendars and email has been launched in the UK by Microsoft. Microsoft 365 Business Voice is designed as…

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Ninja Theory is using gaming to help people with mental health issues

A Microsoft studio is launching a project to use video games, technology and clinical neuroscience to help people with mental health conditions and promote well-being. Ninja Theory, which was widely…

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The new Microsoft Project rolls out to customers worldwide

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a major step toward achieving the vision of increased productivity using the power of the cloud to help people and organizations achieve more, with the general…

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Microsoft wins Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract

Microsoft Corp. has won the Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract, the Defense Department said on Friday, beating out favourite Amazon.com Inc. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud (JEDI) contract…

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Microsoft beats profit estimates

Microsoft Corp beat analysts’ quarterly profit estimates, but growth in its Azure cloud computing platform slowed from a year earlier. The software maker's net income rose to $10.68 billion, or…

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New Surface devices are ‘best of Microsoft coming together’

Microsoft’s broadest Surface lineup was revealed earlier this month, with new devices including the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X as well as new Surface Earbuds announced…

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Harvest Technology is the first new partner of the Microsoft Innovation Centre

An agreement with Microsoft was signed between Microsoft Malta and Harvest Technology which incorporates PTL Limited and APCO Systems Limited, through which Harvest will be contributing expertise, knowledge and talent…

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UK government backs Microsoft and University of Cambridge mission to build better AI

The UK government is backing a multi-million-pound initiative to help researchers improve artificial intelligence so it can be used more effectively in key areas such as healthcare. The research program,…

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Natuzzi using Microsoft HoloLens to give customers in London a glimpse of the future of retail

Shoppers in the UK will be able to use cutting-edge mixed-reality technology in one of Natuzzi’s UK stores to see how furniture would look in their home before they buy…

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Minecraft Learning Centres to be set up across Wales to help schools and colleges use the game in classrooms

Five Minecraft Learning Centres will be created in Wales to help school and colleges across the country use the popular block-building game to teach subjects such as science, history and…

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Microsoft gives parents the power to limit the time their kids spend on specific apps

Microsoft is enabling parents to limit the time their children spend on specific apps and games on Xbox, and Windows and Android devices. Following an update to the company’s Family…

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Updated version of Microsoft’s AI Business School which shows people how to use AI technology

Microsoft has announced an updated version of its AI Business School, which shows people how to use artificial intelligence technology. Mitra Azizirad, Corporate Vice–President of Microsoft AI, revealed three big…

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Microsoft unveils two new folding devices, with dual touch screens to create a new category in mobile computing

Microsoft has unveiled two folding devices, with dual touch screens, which it says will create a new category in mobile computing. But, unlike attempts from its rivals, the firm has…

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Novartis and Microsoft to develop drugs using AI

Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis and computer giant Microsoft have signed a five-year partnership deal aimed at transforming the Basel-based pharma’s business - from finance to manufacturing - using artificial intelligence.…

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Minecraft unveils major new Nether update during MINECON Live

Minecraft has unveiled a major new update to the game that includes new biomes, mobs, structures, blocks, animals and visual effects. The Nether Update will add more features to the…

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Microsoft’s Xbox To Be First Carbon Neutral Game Console With Test Program

Following this week’s UN Climate Action Summit, Microsoft has announced that through its Xbox, it has joined the newly-formed which consists of 21 leading video game companies who have pledged to…

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The world’s reached a turning point on data and privacy, says Microsoft President Brad Smith

The world is at a turning point as people demand more control over the technology they use and their data, the President of Microsoft has said at an event in…

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Microsoft Flagship School opens doors in Gdynia in Poland

One of the most innovative and technologically developed educational institutions in the world was inaugurated recently in Gdynia. School Complex No. 8, included in the Microsoft Flagship School program, has…

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Microsoft to donate all the money it makes from tickets to this year’s X019 event to charity

Microsoft will donate all the money it makes from selling tickets to this year’s X019 event in the UK to gaming charity SpecialEffect. Tickets to attend the highly-anticipated Xbox show,…

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Microsoft chooses 555 UK educators to lead innovation in the classroom

More than 500 educators from across the UK who use technology to help students learn have been named Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts. A total of 555 educators have been recognised…

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TomTom Navigation Integrated with Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform

TomTom today revealed that its navigation has been integrated with the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform. Navigation usage and diagnostics data can be sent from vehicles to Microsoft Azure where the…

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Microsoft to build data centre in Malmo

Microsoft has struck a deal to build data centers powered entirely by renewable energy in in Staffanstorp outside Malmo in Sweden. It is the third land investment Microsoft has made…

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Microsoft, Nvidia team up for more realistic visuals on Minecraft game

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it will use chip-maker Nvidia Corp’s real-time ray tracing technology to provide the software company’s Minecraft video game players more realistic graphics on personal computers.…

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Jio and Microsoft announce alliance to accelerate digital transformation in India

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Microsoft Corp. are embarking on a unique, comprehensive, long-term strategic relationship aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of…

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Microsoft To Drive AI Technology For A More Sustainable Gozo

Microsoft Malta is supporting Government in a newly launched project in Gozo called The Gozo Innovation Hub. This was announced today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between…

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Microsoft announces IoT Signals research report on state of IoT adoption

Microsoft Corp. announced IoT Signals, a new research report designed to provide a global overview of the IoT landscape. Microsoft surveyed over 3,000 IoT decision-makers in enterprise organizations in order…

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Global businesses – including Google and Microsoft – back UK to block cyber threats with new tech

Major businesses including Google and Microsoft are backing the UK to become a world leader in tackling the most damaging cyber security threats, helping to ensure the UK remains one…

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Microsoft Increases Focus on iGaming Sector

Mr Adrian Gatt has been appointed Business Development Manager for Microsoft in Greece, Malta and Cyprus with a specific focus on the iGaming industry. “My position is not just for…

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Australian Federal Government inks major cloud deal with Microsoft

The Australian Government is accelerating its bid to transform into one of the world’s top three digital governments by 2025, signing a three-year agreement with Microsoft Australia that will streamline…

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Microsoft Malta Supports MITA’s Student Placement Scheme

Microsoft Malta today pledged its support to this year’s MITA’s Student Placement Scheme launched at Esplora in Bighi with a special induction day during which Microsoft showcased its Virtual…

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Microsoft opens first retail store in Europe

Microsoft’s Flagship Store in London opened today, with crowds expected to flock to Oxford Circus to get their hands on the company’s latest technology and experiences. This is Microsoft’s…

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Wales gives all NHS staff access to Microsoft 365 as part of huge tech shake-up

Every public sector health worker in Wales will be given access to Microsoft programs such as Outlook and Teams as part of a country-wide focus on digital transformation. More than…

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Microsoft ramps up prepartions for the opening of the flagship Microsoft Store in London

Two people will get the chance to play some of the latest Xbox games with England footballer Raheem Sterling and Star Wars’ John Boyega in the flagship Microsoft Store in…

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Microsoft helping to stop British losing millions of pounds a year to phishing attacks

Microsoft is supporting a UK police force in its bid try to stop people losing millions of pounds every year to phishing scams. City of London Police revealed that Brits…

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Microsoft joins forces with the Metropolitan Police Service to tackle crime across London

Microsoft is working with the Metropolitan Police Service to help reduce crime in London, making London safer and reducing costs. Microsoft is supporting the Met’s drive to become a data-driven…

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Microsoft launches programme to help UK women start their own company

Women in the UK will be given help to start and grow companies as part of a new initiative from Microsoft. The technology business has announced it will expand its…

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Xbox showcases 60 anticipated games, including 34 to premiere in Xbox Game Pass

Xbox showcased a blockbuster lineup of 60 anticipated games for both console and PC in its Xbox E3 Briefing and shared a glimpse of the future with Project Scarlett, which…

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UK embraces AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise healthcare by allowing doctors to spend much more time with their patients, according to a leading health and technology expert at Microsoft. Dr Kenji Takeda,…

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Dell Technologies and Microsoft expand partnership to help customers accelerate their digital transformation

Dell Technologies and Microsoft Corp announced they are expanding their partnership to address a wider range of customer needs and help accelerate digital transformations. Through this collaboration, the companies will…

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Microsoft Corp rejected requests to install facial recognition technology due to human rights concerns

Microsoft President Brad Smith revealed that Microsoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency’s request to install facial recognition technology in officers’ cars and body cameras due to human…

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Microsoft teams up with colleges and universities to address the technical skills gap

Microsoft Corp. announced new partnerships with global higher education institutions to align and integrate Microsoft’s technical skills programs and credentials to help address the growing 21st century talent gap. The…

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