Microsoft Partnering 101


End User

The person or group that directly uses a software application, system or service.

Desktop Virtualization

Technology that separates a desktop operating system and its applications from the physical client device.

Business Intelligence (BI)

Technologies, processes and practices that collect, analyze and present business data.

Cyberattack

A deliberate attempt to compromise, disrupt or gain unauthorized access to digital systems.

Blue Teaming

The practice of defending an organization’s systems and networks against simulated or real cyberattacks.

Credential

A verified piece of information used to confirm a user’s identity or authorization.

Cybercrime

Criminal activity that targets or uses computers, networks or digital systems.

Nebula

Ahead of AGI, Microsoft and OpenAI Redefine Their Partnership

In a recapitalization announced Tuesday, OpenAI has launched a new public benefit corporation (PBC) called OpenAI Group, giving Microsoft a 27 percent ownership stake valued at approximately $135 billion.

Veeam Acquires Securiti AI To Unify Data Resilience and AI Security

Veeam Software is making a strategic move into AI and data security by acquiring Securiti AI for $1.7 billion.

Microsoft Adds 'Mico' Virtual Assistant to Copilot in Major Fall Update

In a significant feature update, Microsoft on Thursday said it is reshaping its Copilot AI platform with features that deepen user personalization and enable real-time group collaboration, among other perks.

Virtualization

A technology that abstracts physical computing resources.

Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI)

A virtualization technology that hosts desktop operating systems on centralized servers.

SQL Server

Microsoft's relational database system.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A cloud computing model in which applications are centrally hosted and accessed over the Internet.

Ransomware

Malicious software that encrypts or threatens to expose data.