In the first episode of Explanimators by Microsoft Story Labs, we find out how AI can be used to benefit businesses and consumers.
Microsoft’s Nadella on prospects in intelligent cloud
Microsoft’s annual partner gathering, formerly known as Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, is now called Microsoft Inspire 2017. According to the …
Microsoft Inspire announces partner-first strategies
The technology giant introduces Microsoft 365 and new ISV Cloud Embed programme along with updates to the Azure stack. Microsoft …
Polycom, Microsoft enhance business grade video offerings
Polycom, a global company focused on enterprise grade business communication solutions, has announced two significant updates with its premier partner, Microsoft.
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs worldwide: Bloomberg
Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs across the world, in a bid to re-organise its sales force.
Steve Jobs built iPhone due to ‘Microsoft exec rivalry’
Steve Jobs’ biggest motivation for building the first iPhone was a rivalry with an unnamed Microsoft executive, according to Apple’s …
AT Kearney, Microsoft form ‘Connected Enterprise’ alliance
The announcement was made at A.T. Kearney’s Digital Business Forum (DBF) in Berlin, an event that brought together executives and digital leaders as well as tech pioneers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Gulf Air deploys Microsoft Azure
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has revamped its online customer-experience with the power of Microsoft …
Accenture, Microsoft team up for digital ID network
Accenture and Microsoft are teaming up to build a digital ID network using blockchain technology, as part of a United …
Microsoft premieres Xbox One X
Microsoft has unveiled Xbox One X (formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”) and its largest and most diverse games lineup in E3 history. …
Microsoft resurrects Windows XP patches
Microsoft yesterday followed May’s unprecedented release of security updates for expired operating systems, including Windows XP, by issuing another dozen …
NetApp, Microsoft alliance to include hybrid cloud services
NetApp has announced plans to expand its strategic alliance with Microsoft to help enterprises accelerate digital transformation for hybrid cloud. …
Google, Microsoft & Uber warn of data centre skills shortage
The data centre industry must find ways to attract new talent to solve engineering challenges such as the need for more environmentally friendly and energy efficient facilities, key industry figures have claimed.
Sharper edge: Microsoft’s Azure compute head Corey Sanders
James Dartnell sat down with Microsoft’s director of Azure Compute, Corey Sanders, at the firm’s Build 2017 conference in Seattle, …
How Microsoft is betting its future on AI and edge computing
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017 at Seattle’s Washington State Convention Centre, where the firm launched a whole host …
Teambase bags Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for UAE
Software development partner and technology consultancy firm Teambase has announced that it has won the 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of …
MAF Ventures deploys Microsoft Dynamics 365
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures has announced it has adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365 and a range of supporting apps, as a means of enhancing customer engagement and optimising internal efficiencies across the group’s business units.
Microsoft previews the 2017 Surface Pro
The 5th generation version of Microsoft’s performance tablet is here. Its looks are largely unchanged, but there are substantial internal improvements.
Microsoft names new general manager for Gulf
Microsoft has appointed Sayed Hashish as the regional GM for Microsoft Gulf. He will be driving strategic planning to enable digital transformation.
Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s world-renowned Washington state headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research organisation is now turning its attention …