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...
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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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...
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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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In a world rapidly propelled by smart infrastructure and digitization, seamless and secure access to Internet of Things (IoT) data is becoming the linchpin for innovation in building management. Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s latest collaboration with Microsoft seeks to reimagine this landscape...
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Strategic partnerships between global technology giants shape the future of enterprise transformation, and the recent expansion of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Microsoft’s long-standing collaboration exemplifies this trend. The multi-year alliance is set to accelerate cloud adoption and...
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In the third quarter of 2024, the business and productivity software sector in Germany experienced notable developments, with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Gmail leading the market. Sensor Tower's comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into user engagement, platform...
The relentless progress of the automotive industry, especially among legacy players like Volkswagen, now unfolds as much in server rooms and code repositories as it does on factory floors. The vehicles rolling off today’s production lines are not simply mechanical marvels but technologically...
The European Commission’s ongoing scrutiny of Microsoft’s bundling practices has reignited a heated debate about fair competition, digital market dominance, and the future trajectory of collaborative software in Europe. The Commission’s recent call for public comment on Microsoft’s proposals to...
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The march toward intelligent, interconnected enterprise automation took a significant leap with UiPath’s recent announcement of bi-directional integrations with Microsoft Copilot—an alliance that stands to reshape the way businesses orchestrate AI-driven workflows and contextual decision-making...
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The European Union is poised for a pivotal moment in its ongoing struggle to balance Big Tech influence and fair competition, as regulators appear ready to accept Microsoft’s proposal to address long-standing antitrust concerns over the bundling of Teams with its Office suite. This potential...
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Microsoft’s ongoing struggle with European Union antitrust regulators has once again cast a spotlight on the intersection of Big Tech dominance, regulatory power, and the evolving dynamics of business productivity software. At the heart of this latest clash is Microsoft Teams, the ubiquitous...
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Microsoft’s engagement with the European Commission over the inclusion of Teams in its productivity suites has cast a spotlight on both the company’s approach to business practices and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping global technology markets. The public consultation launched by the...
Microsoft is poised to introduce a major usability enhancement to Windows 11 with a feature that allows users to search for and install Microsoft Store apps directly from the Start Menu and the taskbar’s Search box. This shift, signaled by both official screenshots and statements from...
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Few rivalries in the technology sector have shaped markets or generated as much pointed rhetoric as the ongoing tension between Salesforce and Microsoft. In the current landscape, where artificial intelligence, cloud delivery, and collaboration tools define the competitive edge for enterprise...
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Microsoft's recent announcement marks another pivotal moment in the evolution of AI agent interoperability. In a bold move to simplify multi-agent workflows, Microsoft is integrating Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Azure AI Foundry. This integration supports cross-vendor...
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In the world of consumer health, where innovation is as vital as the products on pharmacy shelves, seismic shifts are sometimes ignited not by a new pill or patch, but by the invisible cogs of digital transformation. So, when Kenvue—the robust new flag-bearer for everyday health icons like...
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