future of business

The manufacturing industry stands on the precipice of a dramatic transformation, powered by recent advancements in generative AI and a rising crop of digital assistants known as Copilots, as well as a sophisticated family of autonomous systems referred to as agentic AI. Historically, this sector...

SAP’s Q2 financial results have ignited a fresh debate across the enterprise-software industry, as a pronounced cooling in SAP's formerly red-hot cloud revenue growth comes paired with continued market leadership that still outpaces rivals by a significant margin. For any organization deeply...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency, creativity, and competitiveness. Among the plethora of AI solutions available, Canva, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT have...

In a landmark move poised to reshape the landscape of industrial automation, Hitachi Ltd. and Microsoft Corporation have announced a strategic partnership projected to be worth billions of dollars over the next three years. This collaboration aims to harness the transformative power of...

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has recently unveiled its industrial Generative AI (GenAI) Copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This strategic partnership leverages Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service to integrate advanced AI capabilities into...

The dizzying ascent of artificial intelligence automation in the enterprise sector is embodied today by a handful of tech behemoths deploying enterprise-grade chatbots across the globe. These AI-powered conversational agents are turbocharging productivity, accelerating customer engagement, and...

Nestlé’s evolution from a small Swiss condensed milk factory in the 19th century to a global food and beverage powerhouse is often cited as a textbook example of relentless innovation, but the company’s recent leap into cloud-enabled digital transformation marks its most ambitious move yet. In a...

Asia-Pacific enterprises and regulators are moving at unprecedented speed to redefine what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means for business and society in 2025. The shift is not merely cosmetic—it's a structural change, powered by accelerating digitalization, rising regulatory...

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, the organizations that consistently lead—and last—are those that successfully harness the power of innovation. For many modern enterprises, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s rapidly becoming the differentiator between market...

Every year, the manufacturing world looks toward the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) for a glimpse into the next era of industrial transformation. In 2025, for the sixth time, Microsoft Germany and strategy powerhouse Roland Berger have again spotlighted those companies whose...

Barely a few years ago, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction and Silicon Valley hype men. Fast-forward to today and AI is already busy scheduling your meetings, writing the first draft of your marketing copy, and possibly making smarter investment decisions than you do after...

If you ever wanted to watch the future of manufacturing unfold, you couldn't do better than the packed halls and humming booths of Hannover Messe 2025. Here, in a heady collision of industry, innovation, and intelligent machines, Microsoft planted its flag in the heart of the expo, inviting...