Parents and policymakers are finally treating children’s screen time as an ecosystem problem—not merely an argument about hours—bringing device settings, platform design, public-health evidence, and family routines together under one pragmatic playbook for safer, healthier technology use by...
The age of digital transformation has transitioned from an anticipated future to a defining reality where continuous disruption is now the standard. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, intelligent agents, and other transformative technologies are already changing the business landscape...
A new wave of digital competition is unfolding right at the heart of the AI-powered search landscape. Microsoft’s Bing, increasingly integrated with its Copilot AI assistant, is employing aggressive tactics to channel users toward its ecosystem—even when those users are explicitly seeking...
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MTN Group has emerged as a trailblazer in Africa's digital transformation narrative, making headlines for certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) in a single year—more than any other Microsoft customer on the continent. This unprecedented internal...
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The latest chapter in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey has been marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PETRONAS and Microsoft, signaling an ambitious expansion of their strategic partnership. Aimed squarely at fostering an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven...
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Microsoft once again finds itself under the regulatory spotlight, this time in Brazil, where Opera Software has triggered an antitrust investigation by the country’s competition authority, CADE. At issue are old grievances in a new world: the perennial claim that Microsoft leverages its Windows...
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Altizon’s announcement of the APEX Alliance marks a significant milestone in the industrial IoT landscape, particularly for organizations invested in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Designed as a program to empower Azure channel partners, the APEX Alliance is positioned to help solution providers...
The announcement of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) preparing to fundamentally reshape the cloud computing landscape marks a pivotal moment for enterprises, technology vendors, and the broader digital ecosystem. The UK’s ongoing cloud market investigation—sparked by Ofcom’s...
For more than two decades, the web browser market has been marked by fierce competition, regulatory scrutiny, and recurring debates over fair play—ultimately shaping how billions interact with the internet. The latest development in this long-running saga is the recent complaint filed by Opera...
The artificial intelligence battleground has shifted from theoretical promise to commercial reality, and nowhere is this more evident than in the escalating arms race between Microsoft and Meta. In 2025, these two titans stand as avatars of distinct corporate cultures, strategic philosophies...
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MTN Group’s recent milestone in certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s digital transformation journey. As the continent’s largest mobile network operator, MTN’s focus on upskilling its workforce with Microsoft...
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In a landmark achievement for the African digital landscape, MTN Group has emerged as the continent’s foremost enabler of Microsoft Azure expertise, officially certifying more than 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This feat, certified over the span of the...
The legacy of Microsoft’s digital entertainment ambitions took another blow last week, as the company finally shuttered the Movies & TV service in the Microsoft Store—marking the last vestiges of Zune, the company’s ill-fated detour into consumer-focused media services. This move, while not...
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Microsoft’s Link to Windows app has undergone a transformative update, introducing a refreshed interface and a suite of powerful new features that position it as a comprehensive command center for PC management from your Android smartphone. Designed to enhance the interconnectedness between...
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The words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the 2025 AI Action Summit—a call for accountability and oversight—echo across boardrooms, government meetings, and everyday conversations as the world grapples with the unprecedented power amassed by a handful of tech giants. The...
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As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is...
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In a significant development for the European cloud computing landscape, the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) and Microsoft have announced further amendments to their licensing agreements. This move aims to enhance accessibility to Microsoft's software services for CISPE...
Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...
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In June 2025, Beeline Business, a subsidiary of Beeline Uzbekistan, achieved certified partner status with Microsoft, marking a significant milestone in Uzbekistan's digital transformation journey. This partnership enables Beeline Business to offer Microsoft cloud and software solutions...
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The closure of Microsoft’s local office in Pakistan marks a seismic shift in the country’s technology landscape, a story echoing both the growing challenges and critical opportunities facing emerging digital economies. For a quarter-century, Microsoft served as a formidable presence in Pakistan...