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			            - By Chris  Paoli
- March 26, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Google has announced a pending agreement to acquire Wiz Inc., a cloud security platform, in an all-cash deal worth $32 billion.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- March 19, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pressing ahead with a broad investigation into Microsoft's business practices, an inquiry that began in the final weeks of the Biden administration. 
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- March 13, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft will discontinue its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025, marking the end of the platform's decades-long run.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- March 03, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    In a bid to bolster its enterprise-aimed AI capabilities, IBM is planning to acquire Datastax, a leading AI and data solutions provider, for an undisclosed amount.
                    
			            - By John K. Waters
- February 28, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft officially announced this week that it is discontinuing its HoloLens mixed reality hardware, marking the end of its efforts in the space.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- February 14, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    On Monday, Microsoft released the last major update for Exchange Server 2019. The aging Exchange Server is set to lose support on Oct. 14, 2025.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- February 11, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft is introducing new policy changes that will give IT administrators greater control over Windows 11 updates during the initial setup of new devices.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- February 07, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    First announced at last November's Ignite event, Microsoft's new so-called Scareware Blocker is now available as a public preview.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- February 03, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has outlined key identity management strategies to help enterprises safeguard their data in 2025.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 29, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has announced its "release wave 1" plans for 2025, showcasing updates for Dynamics 365, expanded roles-based Copilot capabilities and new innovations for the Power Platform.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 24, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    A new Microsoft 365 tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat brings the power of AI agents to commercial customers.     
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 16, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has spun up a new internal division focused specifically on developing on delivering an "end-to-end Copilot and AI stack."
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 15, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Despite their dominance in other areas of enterprise tech, the cloud's "Big 3" -- Amazon, Microsoft and Google -- have yet to conquer the data integration market.
                    
			            - By David  Ramel
- January 13, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    A new report by research firm IDC commissioned by Microsoft finds "responsible AI" initiatives are more than feel-good marketing; they make good business sense, too. 
                    
			            - By David  Ramel
- January 10, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has revealed plans to invest $80 billion in AI-powered datacenters during fiscal year 2025, with more than half of the funding allocated to projects within the United States.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 06, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's invite-only Pegasus Program has a new member: Protect AI, maker of a platform for managing security risks and defending against unique AI security threats.
                    
			            - By John K. Waters
- January 03, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    A new feature in Exchange Online that gives admins more complete visibility into e-mails sent to, from and within their organization is now in public preview.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- January 03, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence recently released its full and final report outlining its recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.
                    
			            - By John K. Waters
- January 02, 2025
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has introduced a new water-saving datacenter design as part of its commitment to sustainability.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- December 09, 2024