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Asda's Top Tech Execs Depart Amidst Uncertain IT Future In a dramatic shake-up at the helm of one of the UK’s retail powerhouses, two of Asda’s top technology leaders are set to leave as the landmark "tech divorce" from Walmart settles. This leadership change is not merely an exit—it signals a...

Virtual hard disks (VHD/VHDX) have quietly revolutionized the way we manage storage on Windows—even if you never thought you needed one until now. Available since Windows 8, these virtual drives transform storage into a flexible, portable, and secure option that complements both casual and...

Microsoft's recent strategic move in the AI race is stirring up plenty of excitement among tech enthusiasts and Windows users alike. In a high-profile conversation with CNBC, Microsoft’s AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman confirmed that the company is developing what it calls "off-frontier" AI models...

Windows 10’s support countdown is a modern business’s call to action. With the operating system set to reach its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, organizations must rapidly evolve or risk falling behind in an increasingly digital battlefield. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t just a routine software...

Microsoft's approach to generative AI is evolving—and not by racing to be first. In a departure from the typical “cutting edge” mentality, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman is advocating for an “off-frontier” strategy. By intentionally building models three to six months behind the very latest...

Microsoft’s approach to artificial intelligence is evolving, and the company’s latest strategic twist is as unconventional as it is cost-effective. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s CEO of AI, recently explained that instead of always chasing the elusive “cutting-edge” frontier, Microsoft is...

Microsoft’s AI strategy is taking a decidedly pragmatic turn as its AI chief Mustafa Suleyman explained in a recent interview. Rather than racing to develop the absolute bleeding edge of large language models, Microsoft is opting for an “off-frontier” approach—deliberately building models that...

Microsoft's approach to artificial intelligence is taking a strategic sidestep from the traditional race to produce the absolute cutting-edge model. In a recent CNBC interview, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman outlined an “off‐frontier” methodology – deliberately developing AI models that are...

Microsoft’s AI strategy is taking an unexpected twist that’s bound to reshuffle the priorities of the modern tech ecosystem. Instead of relentlessly chasing the frontier of cutting-edge models, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman advocates for an “off-frontier” approach—building models three to...

Cloud cost management has become a hot topic in today’s digital world, especially as enterprises increasingly rely on Cloud AI solutions to drive innovation. In a bold move to address the mounting challenges of cloud software expenditures, Flexera has recently introduced its Cloud License...

The media and entertainment industry is experiencing a technological pivot in file management that fuses on-prem storage systems with the cloud. XenData’s latest market entrant, the Z20 Cloud Media Appliance, exemplifies this innovative fusion by delivering a streamlined solution that seamlessly...

AWS continues to redefine cloud resource management, and its latest enhancements to EC2 On-Demand Capacity Reservations (ODCRs) are proof of that commitment. The new split, move, and modify functionalities are designed to offer users greater agility in managing reserved capacity—a boon for...

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, innovations in cloud infrastructure and design software are laying the groundwork for both secure operations and smarter, cost-effective solutions. Two noteworthy developments have caught our attention: Secured Signing’s strategic partnership with...

Telviva is making waves in the unified communications space with the launch of Call2Teams—a South African first-to-market SaaS solution that brings native voice capability directly into the Microsoft Teams environment. This innovative integration not only enables users to make, receive, and...

Microsoft Trains In-House AI Models as OpenAI Alternative Microsoft is rethinking its reliance on external AI partners by training its own in-house models—a strategic pivot designed to boost performance, lower costs, and offer more tailored solutions for its ecosystem. While the tech giant has...

Choosing the right operating system for your business isn’t just about personal preference—it’s a strategic decision that can impact productivity, security, and the bottom line. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, enterprises are weighing the familiar comfort of Windows 11 against the...

OpenAI has once again pushed the frontier of AI, launching the advanced o3-mini model now available through the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. For Windows users, developers, and enterprises, this is more than just another update—it's a significant leap that promises enhanced performance, cost...

Greetings, Windows aficionados and tech enthusiasts alike! Today, we're diving into a shiny new tool that's poised to shake up the way Microsoft enterprises handle their software licenses. Enter the M365 Analyzer, a product by Soft-ex under the WidePoint umbrella. This tool promises not just...

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are no strangers to the countless challenges that come with achieving operational efficiency on a tight budget. Lucky for them, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI assistant, is stepping in to revolutionize how SMBs work. Whether it's automating...

Microsoft’s latest announcement has certainly stirred the waters in the tech world—introducing DeepSeek R1, the AI model embroiled in recent controversies, to its Azure cloud platform catalog. In a bold move, Microsoft decided to host this cutting-edge (yet contentious) AI technology despite...