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			            - By Gladys  Rama
- June 04, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Hitachi and Microsoft have agreed to a three-year partnership that entails integrating Microsoft's various AI and cloud products with Hitachi's industry IoT software platform.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- June 04, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Attention, industry channel partners: Microsoft has noticed an increase in security attacks targeting operational technology (OT) devices with Internet connectivity.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- June 03, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has just added another migration incentive for VMware customers looking for a stable cloud on which to fall.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 31, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Copilot does not just "democratize AI" for Microsoft's end user customers; it democratizes AI for its partners, too.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 30, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft this week sketched out its preliminary plans for building an identity access management platform to help organizations bridge gaps in their cloud security.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 30, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The next version of Microsoft's server operating system, Windows Server 2025, is now in public preview.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 29, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Over a dozen companies at the forefront of today's generative AI boom have agreed to a set of "AI safety commitments" as part of last week's AI Seoul Summit.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 28, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's far-reaching Fabric data platform is getting a host of enhancements, including the general availability of its own Copilot AI assistant.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 24, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    After a six-month preview, SharePoint Embedded, an API-based version of SharePoint that developers and ISVs can use to embed Microsoft 365 capabilities into their apps, is now generally available.     
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 21, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft is adding more functionality to its Copilot AI assistant aimed at improving business collaboration, processes and workflows for Microsoft 365 users.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 21, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    A new perk for businesses enrolled in the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub program aims to fast-track their ability to build AI-powered applications.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 21, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    The next version release of System Center, System Center 2025, will be released sometime this fall, Microsoft announced last week.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 20, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's goal of becoming carbon-negative by 2030 has hit a roadblock: the AI gold rush.   
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 17, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft this week announced its "largest investment in France" in the form of a $4.3 billion (or 4 billion euro) AI and cloud infrastructure package.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 13, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Big Blue has launched a new program that guides organizations through the steps of planning, designing, building and deploying custom AI assistants built on Microsoft's Copilot technology.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- May 09, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion to build an AI and cloud datacenter in Wisconsin.   
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 08, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Tuesday announced that Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) will be arriving in the second half of next year. 
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 07, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Looking to strengthen defenses and build international collaboration, the Biden administration released a new cybersecurity framework on Monday. 
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 07, 2024
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    In the wake of criticism for its recent security record, Microsoft is outlining steps it is taking to improve, companywide.
                    
			            - By Chris  Paoli
- May 03, 2024