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Title: Huawei’s R.I.S.E.: A Calculated Push to Put a Chinese Stamp on the Government Cloud — and Take on Azure, AWS Lede At a summit in Shanghai this month, Huawei formally unveiled “R.I.S.E,” a reference architecture for a National Government Cloud designed expressly for public-sector digital...

Curated for You and Microsoft have quietly activated a first-of-its-kind, lifestyle‑led AI fashion experience inside Microsoft Copilot, delivering visually composed, shoppable outfit recommendations in response to natural‑language styling prompts and linking those looks directly to participating...

Microsoft’s decision to let organizations stream single Windows applications from the cloud — instead of entire Cloud PC sessions — marks a pragmatic pivot in how enterprises will adopt Windows 365 for day-to-day workforces and frontline roles. The new Windows 365 Cloud Apps feature, now in...

Starting this fall, the U.S. House of Representatives will begin a managed, year‑long pilot giving thousands of House staffers access to Microsoft Copilot, a dramatic policy reversal from the chamber’s 2024 ban and a consequential test case for how democracies adopt generative AI while trying to...

The House of Representatives has quietly moved from prohibition to adoption: according to an Axios briefing shared with reporters, the House will begin rolling out Microsoft Copilot for members and staff as part of a broader push to modernize the chamber and integrate artificial intelligence...

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Microsoft and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have struck a OneGov agreement to deliver steep discounts on Microsoft cloud services for federal agencies — including no‑cost access to Microsoft 365 Copilot for eligible G5 users for up to 12 months — a package GSA and Microsoft say...

San Francisco has quietly pushed one of the largest municipal deployments of generative AI in the United States, rolling Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat—powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o—out across tens of thousands of city employees with promises of measurable productivity gains, faster resident service...

Atturra’s latest Microsoft milestone and its sovereign private‑cloud expansion mark a calculated push to capture government and enterprise workloads that hyperscalers can’t — but the claim that it has been named “Microsoft’s first private cloud partner in Australia” requires careful...

Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI offering is changing the calculus for enterprises that want cutting‑edge generative AI without the legal, security, and operational headaches that have historically kept the technology in research labs. The service packages OpenAI’s top models inside Azure’s...

IronOrbit's recent approval as a Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) partner marks a significant advancement in their mission to provide secure and compliant cloud solutions tailored for U.S. government agencies and contractors. This designation enables IronOrbit to deliver Microsoft...

In recent weeks, the technology industry has been rattled by revelations that Microsoft, the world’s largest software company and a linchpin of US government cloud infrastructure, permitted engineers based in China to provide maintenance and support for American government agencies utilizing its...

Microsoft’s recent decision to halt the use of China-based engineers in providing technical support to US defense clients marks a significant inflection point in the ongoing debate around global supply chains, cybersecurity, and national security. The announcement, which was triggered by...

Microsoft’s decision to overhaul its support structure for U.S. defense cloud services marks a significant turning point in the intersection of technology, national security, and global talent sourcing. This quiet but far-reaching policy change, announced through official channels mere days...

Microsoft's recent announcement of a co-investment program with the Australian Department of Defence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Australia's defense infrastructure. This initiative, part of a substantial AU$495 million (US$324.71 million) contract...

Singapore’s national social security system revolves around the Central Provident Fund (CPF), a structure trusted by more than 4 million people to ensure financial security through every life stage—be it home ownership, healthcare, or retirement income. The Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB)...

Microsoft has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Government Community Cloud (GCC) tenants, marking a significant advancement in integrating AI-powered tools within U.S. government agencies. This deployment enables GCC users to leverage Copilot Chat across various Microsoft...

Rapid digital transformation has already reshaped government agencies, but few developments are as momentous—or as scrutinized—as the impending arrival of generative AI in the U.S. Department of Defense. Microsoft’s confirmation that a dedicated, secure version of its Copilot AI assistant is...

Microsoft's recent announcement of its 'sovereign cloud' services has sparked significant interest and debate within the tech community. As governments and organizations worldwide grapple with data sovereignty concerns, Microsoft's initiative aims to provide solutions that balance the benefits...

Here’s a summary of the major points from the TechRadar article about Microsoft 365 Local—the on-premise edition of Microsoft 365: Key Takeaways: Microsoft 365 Local is a new, fully on-premises solution, designed to meet strict data sovereignty and security requirements. It is built on Azure...