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Microsoft and Ericsson Partner to Enable Enterprise-Grade 5G Laptop Management in Windows 11

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft and Ericsson integrate enterprise 5G management into Windows 11 laptops.
  • AI-based 5G management and Intune enable automated connectivity and secure policy enforcement.
  • Embedded 5G simplifies cellular device provisioning for hybrid and field-based workforces.

Microsoft and Ericsson have partnered to bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management capabilities to Windows 11, aiming to simplify how organizations deploy and manage cellular-connected devices. The collaboration integrates Ericsson’s enterprise 5G management technology with Windows 11, enabling IT administrators to provision, monitor and manage mobile connectivity directly through familiar endpoint management tools. With this, embedding AI-based 5G management enables IT teams to automate how devices connect allowing seamless switching between CSPs. Microsoft Intune ensures secure connectivity profiles and compliant user experiences. Surface Copilot on PCs are also being piloted with the new 5G management capabilities.

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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 18, 20260 comments


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Simform Invests $3M in Azure Highlighting AI, Infrastructure and Vertical Expansion

Key Takeaways

  • Simform invests $3 million to expand Microsoft practice and Azure AI capabilities.
  • Funding supports industry-specific IP development and Microsoft co-sell go-to-market initiatives.
  • Investment strengthens Azure cloud, AI and platform engineering services for mid-market enterprises.

Simform has announced a $3 million investment to scale its Microsoft practice, with a focus on building intellectual property and accelerating co-sell initiatives. The funding will support development of industry-specific solutions, expansion of its Azure and AI capabilities and closer collaboration with Microsoft’s field sales organization. Given Simform's reputation as a leading digital engineering company, the investment is aimed at leveraging Microsoft's Cloud and AI expertise on Azure with platform engineering to deliver excellence to mid-market enterprises.

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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 17, 20260 comments


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Hitachi Energy Modernizes Ellipse EAM With Microsoft AI to Boost Infrastructure Resilience

Key Takeaways

  • Hitachi Energy integrates Microsoft AI and Cloud into Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management platform (EAM).
  • Unified solution combines Dynamics 365, Fabric, Copilot and Foundry for predictive asset optimization.
  • AI-enabled EAM strengthens critical infrastructure resilience, compliance, and long-term performance planning.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 11, 20260 comments


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Capgemini and Microsoft Partner on Sovereignty-Focused Digital Transformation

Key Takeaways

  • Capgemini and Microsoft expand partnership to deliver sovereignty-by-design digital transformation and AI solutions.
  • Collaboration combines Azure cloud, AI platforms and governance frameworks for regulated industries.
  • Sovereign cloud capabilities enhance compliance, resilience and secure modernization for enterprise and public sector.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 11, 20260 comments


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Vida Expands AI Agent Operating System for Enterprise-Scale Deployment

Key Takeaways

  • Vida expands AI agent operating system for enterprise-scale governance, orchestration and compliance control.
  • Platform enables centralized management of omnichannel AI agents with monitoring and observability.
  • Enterprise AI agent deployment requires structured operations, policy enforcement and integration management.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 11, 20260 comments


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Nadella announces changes to Microsoft Team Focusing on Security and Quality

Key Takeaways

  • Hayete Gallot returns to lead Microsoft security amid rising cyber threats and hybrid complexity.
  • Charlie Bell expands oversight with companywide quality initiative improving engineering rigor and reliability.
  • Leadership changes reinforce secure-by-design focus across cloud, AI, productivity, strengthening enterprise trust.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 04, 20260 comments


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Dragos and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity

Key Takeaways

  • Dragos and Microsoft integrate OT threat detection with Azure and Microsoft Sentinel platforms.
  • Partnership delivers unified IT/OT security operations, improving visibility across industrial and critical infrastructure.
  • Collaboration aligns OT telemetry and threat intelligence with cloud SIEM for faster detection.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 04, 20260 comments


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ISG Set to Launch New Study, Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem Reports

Key Takeaways

  • ISG launches global study evaluating Microsoft AI and cloud ecosystem partners’ consulting and managed services.
  • Research analyzes Azure, Microsoft 365, data platforms and AI offerings across four service quadrants.
  • ISG Provider Lens reports provide enterprises insight into partner maturity, published July 2026.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 04, 20260 comments


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Cognizant and Uniphore Partner to Deliver Domain-Specific AI for Enterprise Operations

Key Takeaways

  • Cognizant and Uniphore partner to deliver domain-specific enterprise AI beyond generic experimentation.
  • Business AI Cloud embeds automation, analytics and generative AI directly into core industry workflows.
  • Applied, agentic AI enables operational readiness, productivity and customer experience across regulated industries.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 02, 20260 comments


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Microsoft Cloud and AI Momentum Drives Strong Second Quarter Results

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft Q2 FY2026 revenue rose 17% as cloud and AI demand accelerated.
  • Azure growth of 39% drove Microsoft Cloud revenue past $51.5 billion year over year.
  • Results highlight cloud infrastructure and AI platforms as core enterprise IT investment drivers.

Microsoft reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, driven by continued demand for cloud and AI services across its portfolio. Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, rose 17 percent year over year to $81.3 billion, while operating income increased 21 percent to $38.3 billion. Net income on a GAAP basis climbed 60 percent to $38.5 billion, reflecting both operating performance and gains related to investments, according to the company.

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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on January 29, 20260 comments


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TMC Acquires The TM Group to Expand Microsoft-Centered Managed Services

Key Takeaways

  • TMC acquires Microsoft partner The TM Group to expand cloud, security, data and ERP services.
  • Acquisition strengthens end-to-end Microsoft consulting, managed services, and public sector, regulated industry capabilities.
  • Deal reflects Microsoft partner consolidation as enterprises seek fewer vendors for long-term digital transformation.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on January 29, 20260 comments


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M-Files Refreshes Global Partner Program to Drive Growth and Customer Success

Key Takeaways

  • M-Files refreshes global partner program to drive context-first document management adoption and partner-led growth.
  • Updated M-Files partner framework boosts revenue incentives, enablement resources and collaboration with field sales teams.
  • New channel strategy emphasizes tiered benefits, training, and early product access to improve customer outcomes.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on January 28, 20260 comments


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