data security

What’s happening: AI developers are adopting a new standard called the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which makes it much easier for chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude to securely and efficiently access and interact with everyday apps and data sources. Why it matters: Faster, more direct AI...

The azure-blue ambitions of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—dappled with digital dreams and a not-so-humble quest for global tech leadership—just picked up another high-octane digital ally. Microsoft and Databricks, two titans of the cloud and data galaxy, have announced an expansion of their...

The hum of anticipation in the Windows world rarely sounds as charged as when Microsoft resurrects a controversial feature, dusts it off, and declares it ready for prime time. With Windows 11’s Recall feature—Microsoft’s latest attempt to give your computer the memory of an elephant—controversy...

If you thought zombies only haunted apocalyptic horror flicks and discount Halloween shops, think again—because Microsoft Copilot, the not-so-humble AI assistant, is here to prove the walking dead are now a feature in your operating system, too. And much like its B-movie counterparts, no matter...

You’re working away on your brand-new Windows 11 machine, coffee in hand, ready to conquer the digital world. But somewhere, quietly in the background, your computer has morphed into a hyper-vigilant stalker, snapping screenshots every three seconds—of presentations, bank statements...

With a flick of the update switch, Recall has returned to Windows 11 like a prodigal son who never quite got over playing with matches in the living room. This time, Microsoft’s AI-driven “memory” tool is more sophisticated, more omnipresent, and, if the shouting from both privacy advocates and...

Forget everything you thought you knew about connecting AI to business data—because Microsoft has just tossed a whole new wrench (a shiny, protocol-powered wrench) into the works, and it promises to lubricate some seriously creaky gears. The introduction of its Model Context Protocol (MCP)...

It’s not every day an enterprise software upstart quietly morphs into the rootstock of a $1.3 trillion tree, poised to bear fruit across nearly every vertical you can name. Yet, in the teeming jungle of the digital revolution, one company has burrowed deep, grown silently, and now stands ready...

Some companies hang motivational posters. Others keep bowls of candy by the printer. But when Prochant, a revenue cycle management powerhouse in the home-based care industry, wanted to make a statement about data security, they went for something far bolder—and much, much harder to achieve than...

It’s a sunny Tuesday afternoon in Europe’s digital corridors, and the cloudscape is crackling with uncertainty and intrigue. The Great European Cloud Quandary Europe’s relationship with US hyperscalers – those cloud behemoths known affectionately (and sometimes acidly) as AWS, Microsoft Azure...

In the heart of a region renowned for its rich tapestry of tradition, ambition, and sand that gets just about everywhere, a quiet revolution is underway. The gears of Saudi Arabia’s digital future have started spinning faster, and the hum of innovation is growing louder, thanks to a strategic...

October is coming, and for Windows 10 users, the stakes could not be higher. As Microsoft prepares to finally sunset one of its most widespread operating systems, over half of all Windows users still cling to it, according to recent Statcounter data. If you’re one of them—and chances are, you...

If you thought Microsoft Office was just about the endless grind of spreadsheets and the ping pong of Teams messages, think again—a new era is creeping up, and it has a name: ArcGIS for Microsoft. What follows is part mythbuster, part guidebook, and just a sprinkle of techy existentialism for...

It’s not often that two tech titans come together for a handshake that makes waves across the globe, but when Microsoft, king of clouds, and Databricks, monarch of data lakes, declare their partnership is going global, you’d be mistaken not to sit up a little straighter in your Herman Miller...

Claude Goes Corporate: How Anthropic’s AI Just Graduated From Chatbot to Inbox‑Raiding Research Assistant Picture your email inbox as a messy teenager’s bedroom: socks (calendar invites) on the floor, yesterday’s pizza (old Docs links) under the desk, and somewhere—buried beneath it all—the...

Harnessing the Potential of the Raspberry Pi: A Home Office Suite That Goes Beyond Microsoft 365 In the evolving world of productivity software, Microsoft 365 has long been regarded as the industry heavyweight, offering a polished and comprehensive suite of office applications. Yet, many users...

Governments around the world are under relentless pressure to deliver private‑sector levels of service—while juggling tight budgets, legacy systems, compliance mandates and unprecedented security threats. The rise of AI and cloud platforms is changing that equation. Here’s how agencies are...

Kenvue, the consumer health company spun off from Johnson & Johnson, has embarked on a significant five-year partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration is set to revolutionize Kenvue's operations by integrating advanced digital technologies, thereby enhancing efficiency and fostering...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) assistants have become ubiquitous, seamlessly integrating into various facets of enterprise operations. From drafting documents to managing customer interactions, these AI tools promise enhanced efficiency and...

In a significant move to bolster its global partnership with Databricks, Microsoft has announced the expansion of Azure Databricks services into Saudi Arabia. This strategic initiative aims to empower organizations within the Kingdom to harness advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence...