Revolutionizing data: How Esri’s new partnership with Microsoft changes everything

Revolutionizing data: How Esri’s new partnership with Microsoft changes everything

At the 44th annual User Conference, Esri, a leader in spatial analytics, announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft aimed at integrating advanced geographic information system (GIS) capabilities with Microsoft’s unified analytics platform, Fabric. This collaboration is set to transform how data professionals across various sectors utilize spatial data for enhanced decision-making processes. Esri’s cutting-edge spatial […]

Revolutionizing meetings: Microsoft rolls out AI speaker recognition to all Teams Rooms!

Revolutionizing meetings: Microsoft rolls out AI speaker recognition to all Teams Rooms!

Microsoft announced a significant upgrade to its Teams Rooms on Windows, extending the AI-powered speaker recognition capabilities to all setups, irrespective of the microphone type. This expansion aims to improve meeting experiences with precise speaker attribution and intelligent insights, facilitated by Microsoft’s advanced cloud technology and devices like the Surface Hub 3. Previously limited to […]

IBM and Microsoft strengthen cybersecurity collaboration to enhance hybrid cloud security

IBM and Microsoft strengthen cybersecurity collaboration to enhance hybrid cloud security

In an impactful move designed to enhance cybersecurity measures within hybrid cloud environments, IBM and Microsoft have announced a robust collaboration. This partnership aims to modernize security operations and manage cloud identities more effectively, equipping organizations to handle the increasing complexities of digital security as they leverage hybrid cloud and AI technologies for innovation. By […]

Harworth Group announces £106.6m land sale at Skelton Grange to Microsoft

Harworth Group announces £106.6m land sale at Skelton Grange to Microsoft

Harworth Group plc, a prominent land and property regenerator, has exchanged contracts for the conditional sale of 48 acres of land at its Skelton Grange site in Leeds to MSFT MCIO Limited (“Microsoft”). The total sale price of £106.6 million, payable in two tranches, reflects a strategic advancement in Harworth’s emphasis on the direct development […]

Microsoft and Proximus forge strategic partnership to accelerate digital innovation

Microsoft and Proximus forge strategic partnership to accelerate digital innovation

Microsoft and Proximus Group have entered into a five-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating their innovative offerings for both business and residential customers, strengthening their digital leadership in Belgium and globally. This collaboration is poised to reinforce the positions of both companies through enhanced product offerings and technology applications. The partnership will focus on three […]

Tata Technologies launches 2nd edition of InnoVent Hackathon with Microsoft and Tata Motors

Tata Technologies launches 2nd edition of InnoVent Hackathon with Microsoft and Tata Motors

Tata Technologies, a global leader in product engineering and digital services, in collaboration with Microsoft and Tata Motors, has announced the launch of the 2nd edition of the Tata Technologies InnoVent Hackathon. This initiative aims to engage engineering students across India, providing a platform for showcasing creativity and innovation in addressing challenges in the manufacturing […]

SOPHiA GENETICS teams up with Microsoft and NVIDIA to advance genomic research

SOPHiA GENETICS teams up with Microsoft and NVIDIA to advance genomic research

SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), renowned for its prowess in cloud-native healthcare technology, announced a significant expansion in its collaboration with tech giants Microsoft (NYSE: IBM) and NVIDIA. This partnership aims to develop a streamlined and scalable whole genome sequencing (WGS) analytical solution, designed to enhance genomic research and healthcare delivery globally. The solution is expected […]

Duke Energy partners with major tech giants to propel carbon-free energy initiatives in Carolinas

Duke Energy partners with major tech giants to propel carbon-free energy initiatives in Carolinas

Duke Energy, in collaboration with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nucor, announced new initiatives to enhance carbon-free energy generation and address the energy needs of large businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina. This announcement, made at the White House Summit on Domestic Nuclear Deployment, marks a significant move towards sustainable energy practices in the region. […]

RWE signs 15-year PPAs with Microsoft for new wind farms in Texas

RWE signs 15-year PPAs with Microsoft for new wind farms in Texas

RWE, a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the signing of two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft Corporation. These agreements will enable Microsoft to procure clean electricity from two of RWE’s new onshore wind farms in Texas, marking a significant step towards achieving Microsoft’s sustainability objectives. The two projects, Peyton Creek II […]

Microsoft and G42 announce $1bn digital investment in Kenya

Microsoft and G42 announce $1bn digital investment in Kenya

Microsoft Corp. and UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology company G42 have unveiled a comprehensive $1 billion digital investment plan in Kenya, in collaboration with the Republic of Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy. This landmark initiative, announced during Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States, represents […]