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Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella as chairman

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday named Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella as its new chairman, in place of John Thompson. Nadella, who took over as CEO in 2014 from Steve Ballmer,…

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Spotlight on Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft showcases upcoming games

Microsoft on Sunday showcased 30 upcoming games and said most of those titles will be available on its monthly subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. The company said it would launch…

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Microsoft wins U.S. antitrust okay for $16 bln purchase of Nuance

Microsoft Corp has won U.S. antitrust approval for its deal to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications Inc, according to a filing made by Nuance to the…

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UPDATED: Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targetting government agencies, NGOs

The group behind the SolarWinds cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp said on Thursday. "This week we…

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Leonardo, Microsoft team up to help digitalize Italy’s public systems

Italian defence group Leonardo and U.S. tech giant Microsoft have teamed up to boost the digital transformation of Italy's public administration and critical national infrastructures, the two companies said in…

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Microsoft plans to pull the plug on Internet Explorer

Microsoft said it plans to largely retire its Internet Explorer browser. The 25-year-old application will be supported for just one more year, and will be retired as of June 15,…

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France embraces Google, Microsoft in quest to safeguard sensitive data

Some of France's most sensitive state and corporate data can be safely stored using the cloud computing technology developed by Alphabet's Google and Microsoft, if it is licensed to French…

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New study commissioned by Microsoft shows digital preparedness helped organizations adapt to COVID-19

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released the results of an in-depth study of how the relationship between technology, business and people evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EIU heard from…

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Microsoft to allow EU customers to process, store data in the region

Microsoft Corp will allow commercial and public sector customers in the European Union to process and store all of their data in the region, a growing demand from some clients.…

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Microsoft to invest $1 bln in Malaysia to set up data centres

Microsoft Corporation will invest $1 billion over the next five years in Malaysia as part of a new partnership programme with government agencies and local companies, the Southeast Asian nation's…

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Microsoft testing Xbox cloud gaming on PCs, Apple mobile devices

Microsoft Corp's gaming division Xbox this week rolled out a beta version of its cloud gaming service on web browsers of Windows 10 PCs and Apple Inc's iPhones and iPads.…

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Microsoft helps 30 million people worldwide acquire digital skills during COVID-19

Microsoft Corp. announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal of 25 million last June, and is…

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Microsoft wins $21.9 bln contract with U.S. Army to supply augmented reality headsets

Microsoft Corp said it has won a deal to sell the U.S. Army augmented reality headsets based on its HoloLens product and backed by Azure cloud computing services. The contract…

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Microsoft targets 50,000 jobs with LinkedIn ‘re-skilling’ effort

Microsoft Corp said that it aims to place 50,000 people in jobs that require technology skills as part of a broader push being undertaken with its professional networking website LinkedIn…

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Total, Microsoft to cooperate on net zero emissions

French energy group Total and U.S. software giant Microsoft announced on Thursday a partnership to work together on reaching net zero emissions, as companies around the world strive for more…

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Microsoft says Chinese hackers targeted groups via server software

A China-linked cyber-espionage group has been remotely plundering email inboxes using freshly discovered flaws in Microsoft mail server software, the company and outside researchers said on Tuesday - an example…

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Microsoft teams up with EU publishers amid Facebook’s Australian spat

Microsoft and European media groups this week urged EU regulators to require online platforms to seek arbitration in disagreements over how to share revenues with news publishers, a sticking point…

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Microsoft investigates tech issues with Teams app

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's said on Wednesday it was investigating technical glitches on its workplace messaging app Teams, after hundreds of users reported issues, mainly related to a…

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Microsoft approached Pinterest in recent months about potential deal

Microsoft Corp approached Pinterest Inc in recent months about a potential deal to acquire the $51 billion social media company, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the matter.…

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No Xbox Live Gold price hike by Microsoft

Microsoft has reversed its controversial Xbox Live price increase. The company announced a price hike on Friday that would have doubled the cost of a yearly subscription to the service, which is…

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Commerzbank deepens partnership with Microsoft

Commerzbank said on Wednesday that it would widen its partnership with Microsoft by putting a significant portion of its applications in the cloud over the next five years. The two…

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Microsoft Teams Surpasses 115 Million Daily Users

Microsoft Teams usage jumped more than threefold since March this year, reaching over 115 million daily active users during the final quarter of 2020 as more workplaces and new users…

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Microsoft aims to help businesses get handle on data with new tool: Azure Purview

Microsoft Corp announced a new cloud-based tool designed to help corporate customers understand where data is scattered throughout their operations and whether they are in compliance with data privacy regulations.…

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Microsoft’s President Brad Smith on the US Election

In 2016, as the United States emerged from a close and contentious national election, we published a blog on the need to find new ways for the country to move forward…

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Microsoft launches next-generation Xbox gaming consoles amid pandemic-driven demand

Microsoft Corp this week launched two models of its Xbox gaming console, seven years after the debut of the previous version, to capture a pandemic-driven boom in consumer spending on…

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Oct

Microsoft detects cyberattacks targeting over 100 high-profile individuals

Microsoft Corp said that it detected and attempted to stop a series of cyberattacks from Phosphorus, which the company described as an 'Iranian actor', with the attacks aimed to target…

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Gozo Now IoT Ready With First Smart Parking Project

A year after the inauguration of the Gozo Innovation Hub, the first project involving a new smart parking system installed in Victoria Gozo is now operating. This is the first…

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Microsoft planning to release browser-based app for Xbox Game Pass streaming service in 2021

Business Insider reported that Microsoft's gaming boss Phil Spencer told employees at an all-hands meeting this week that the company is planning to bring Game Pass to Apple's iPhone and…

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Microsoft to let most employees work remotely for up to half their weekly working hours

Microsoft Corp said on Friday it would allow most of its employees to clock in up to half their weekly working hours remotely, providing greater flexibility even after offices start…

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Photo Story: Microsoft ‘Startup’ project in Taiwan benefits global firms

Ken Sun, General Manager of Microsoft Taiwan, speaks at a news conference in Taipei, Taiwan, 06 October 2020. At the news conference, Sun announced that Microsoft Taiwan's 'Microsoft For Startups'…

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UPDATED: Microsoft unveils investment to make Greece a regional hub for cloud services

Microsoft Corp. is to build a new data centre in Greece as it invests in cloud services infrastructure in the country, a boon to an economy weakened by a decade-long…

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Bing, smaller firms, win Google’s Android search auction in Europe

Microsoft's Bing, PrivacyWall and Info.com were among the search engines that won a quarterly auction by Alphabet's Google to show up as search options on new Android devices in 31…

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Intralot signs cloud platform deal with Microsoft

Greek gaming and lotteries operator and supplier Intralot has partnered Microsoft to deploy the technology giant's cloud platform as it looks to enhance its digital capabilities. The Microsoft Azure cloud platform…

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Microsoft make biggest gaming acquisition ever

Xbox maker Microsoft Corp announced it would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in cash, its biggest gaming acquisition ever as it seeks to strengthen its video game offerings in…

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Microsoft prepares to launch of Xbox cloud gaming service

Microsoft will on Tuesday launch its Xbox cloud gaming service priced at $1 for new users' first month, in a major drive to attract casual gamers with the promise of…

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Microsoft: Foreign hackers are targeting Biden and Trump camps

Hackers linked to Russia, China, and Iran are trying to spy on people tied to both U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, Microsoft Corp said on Thursday.…

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UPDATED: Microsoft reveals Russian state hackers suspected in targeting Biden campaign firm

Microsoft Corp recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian state-backed hackers, according to three people…

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Microsoft Research releases Expressive Pixels, A New Visual Communication Platform

Microsoft has launched a new Windows 10 app, “Expressive Pixels” focused on animated visualizations on Microsoft Store today. The new platform gives developers access to tools they need to create…

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Walmart to join Microsoft in TikTok’s acquisition bid

Walmart Inc said it was joining Microsoft in a bid for social media company TikTok's U.S. assets, revealing its plans hours after the social media company's chief executive, Kevin Mayer,…

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Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft Azure announce partnership to accelerate live-action and animation productions

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft Corp. announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimize live-action and animation productions. The partnership aims to empower the creative community with cloud-based production workflows that…

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Microsoft faces complex technical challenges in TikTok carveout

Microsoft Corp's bid to carve out parts of TikTok from its Chinese owner ByteDance will be a technically complex endeavor that could test the patience of President Donald Trump's administration,…

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Microsoft commits to achieve ‘zero waste’ goals by 2030

Recognizing the urgent need to protect the world’s ecosystems and reduce the carbon emissions that come from the creation, distribution and disposal of waste, Microsoft announced its goal to achieve…

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Microsoft says in talks to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from China’s ByteDance

Microsoft Corp said it will push ahead with talks to acquire the U.S. operations of Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok, a potential blockbuster deal that could re-shape the social media industry…

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Mastercard collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate innovation across digital commerce and startup ecosystems

.Mastercard and Microsoft Corp. announced a collaboration to shape the future of digital commerce, drive startup innovation and enable financial inclusion. The collaboration will accelerate Mastercard Labs’ cloud native research…

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Microsoft global strategic agreement with Finastra to accelerate transformation of financial services

Finastra and Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services. This alliance supports demand for cloud solutions, aiming to compress…

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World faces staggering jobs challenge, says Microsoft president

The world is facing a staggering jobs challenge with a quarter of a billion people set to lose their job this year, the president of Microsoft has said. Brad Smith…

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Microsoft announces set of new features in Microsoft Teams to make virtual interactions more natural

Microsoft announced a set of new features in Microsoft Teams that make virtual interactions more natural, more engaging, and ultimately, more human. These features offer three key benefits for people…

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Microsoft to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy

Microsoft Corp. this week announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The announcement comes…

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Microsoft adds to diversity investment, aims to increase number of Black employees

Microsoft Corp this week set a five-year diversity goal to address racial inequality at its offices, following protests over police brutality against African Americans in the United States. The company…

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Microsoft to close Mixer live streaming service, tie up with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft Corp is closing down Mixer, its live streaming service for games, and is shifting users to Facebook Gaming, the technology giant's Xbox division announced. Starting on July 22, all…

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Microsoft bans face-recognition sales to police as Big Tech reacts to protests

Microsoft Corp announced it would await federal regulation before selling facial recognition technology to police, making it the latest big firm to back away from the business following protests against…

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Dimension named Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner to help others create cutting-edge digital experiences

A UK company that has created interactive digital experiences involving Madonna, Michael Bublé and tennis star Andy Murray has become a Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner. Dimension, based in London and…

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Red Cross urges halt to cyberattacks on healthcare sector amid COVID-19

The Red Cross called for an end to cyberattacks on healthcare and medical research facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, in a letter published Tuesday and signed by a group of…

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Microsoft to adapt its cloud software for healthcare industry

Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it plans to roll out a version of its cloud-based software that will be modified to suit the needs of healthcare organizations. While Microsoft is known for general…

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Microsoft Teams helps University of Central Lancashire make sure students can keep learning in any language

Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are using Microsoft Teams to attend lectures that also feature British Sign Language. In-person teaching was halted in March as the Government…

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Microsoft on the forefront to stop coronavirus-related cyber threats

Microsoft is publishing a trove of security data related to coronavirus-related cyber threats in order to help stop the attacks, the company said Thursday. The goal is to increase awareness…

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May

Microsoft helps British musicians to replace cancelled gigs with immersive and interactive livestreams

A new initiative to help British artists and musicians replace their cancelled gigs with interactive online performances has been launched by Microsoft. The company has announced the Re:Surface project, which…

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