digital economy

At a time when major technology companies are reassessing or pulling back their global data centre expansions due to economic, geopolitical, and infrastructural uncertainties, Microsoft is making clear that Malaysia remains a strategic priority in its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)...

London’s Olympia Hall crackled with energy as London Tech Week commenced, positioning the UK not just as a global technology hub, but as a crucible for artificial intelligence innovation at a pivotal moment in history. Amid the bustling halls and vibrant panels, one truth echoed from keynote to...

Denmark is embarking on a significant shift in its digital infrastructure by transitioning from proprietary software solutions, such as Microsoft 365 and Windows, to open-source alternatives. This move aligns with a broader European trend toward digital sovereignty and reflects Denmark's...

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) across global markets is reshaping the digital economy, but nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region. In a significant move that underscores the shifting tides of...

When Visa and Microsoft convened in Lagos for the Microsoft AI Skills Week Hackathon, it marked more than just another tech event. It was a strategic declaration: harnessing generative AI and agentic technologies will define the future of Nigeria’s booming fintech sector. As global leaders in...

In a dynamic digital landscape, France continues to be at the forefront of software adoption and user engagement, especially with global tech giants like Google and Microsoft. The final quarter of 2023 brought new insights into how French consumers interact with leading software brands...

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses and consumers alike depend on a handful of core software ecosystems that define productivity, collaboration, and connectivity. The fourth quarter of 2024 showcased critical audience and engagement trends among the leading software brands in...

The European Union stands at a crossroads in its ongoing effort to regain technological sovereignty as it prepares a sweeping legislative initiative: the Cloud and AI Development Act. This move, described by a senior European Commission official as an answer to the EU’s “sad story” in developing...

For decades, the European Union has dwelled uneasily on the sidelines of the global cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Despite strong ambitions, the continent’s hopes to compete head-to-head with hyperscalers—those giant cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services...

Abu Dhabi is rapidly establishing itself as a major player in the global artificial intelligence landscape, an ambition put on full display through the Department of Government Enablement’s (DGE) prominent role at the recent Microsoft AI Tour. This high-profile event, attended by technology...

DXC Technology has announced the relaunch of its DXC Fast RISE with SAP service in Mexico, a strategic move that leverages the recent availability of RISE with SAP hosted on Microsoft Azure within Microsoft's Central Mexico hyperscale datacenter region. This development is poised to accelerate...

DXC Technology has announced the relaunch of its DXC Fast RISE with SAP service in Mexico, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud among Mexican enterprises. This initiative is particularly significant for sectors such as banking, insurance, energy, and...

DXC Technology has announced the relaunch of its DXC Fast RISE with SAP service in Mexico, now hosted on Microsoft Azure. This strategic move aims to accelerate digital transformation for Mexican enterprises by leveraging Microsoft's hyperscale datacenter region in Central Mexico. The DXC Fast...

In the dynamic landscape of global digital transformation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a trailblazer—setting a gold standard for sovereign cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI) integration at a national scale. Central to this acceleration is a landmark whitepaper from...

India’s digital ambitions have long inspired bold investments and targeted partnerships, but few announcements in recent memory have generated quite the same buzz as the strategic collaboration between Microsoft and Yotta Infrastructure. This alliance, designed to accelerate artificial...

As cloud computing cements itself at the core of digital progress, the ability to combine innovation with uncompromising regulatory adherence is shaping the future of technology strategy worldwide. Nowhere is this more evident than in the United Arab Emirates, where leading technology companies...

Indonesia’s ambitions in digital transformation have found powerful new momentum with Microsoft’s inauguration of the Indonesia Central Cloud Region, established in late May 2025. This development marks a significant first: never before has a hyperscale cloud provider launched a dedicated region...

Microsoft’s announcement of its first cloud region in Indonesia marks a milestone moment in Southeast Asia’s accelerating digital transformation. The unveiling of the “Indonesia Central” Azure region stands as both a technical achievement and a bold strategic investment. Backed by a $1.7 billion...

In a move poised to reshape the technological landscape of India, a strategic alliance between Microsoft and Yotta Data Services has been announced, setting the stage for robust and sovereign AI capabilities tailored to the nation’s fast-evolving digital economy. This collaboration between...

Microsoft’s strategic expansion of its global cloud infrastructure has just reached a new milestone in Southeast Asia, with the opening of its Malaysia West Cloud Region—the first such facility in the nation. This highly anticipated launch, declared official on May 28 by Microsoft Cloud and...