government cloud

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...

Microsoft has recently unveiled a suite of cloud sovereignty solutions aimed at providing European organizations with enhanced control over their data within the cloud environment. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to aligning with Europe's stringent data protection regulations...

Here are the key details about Microsoft's high-security Copilot AI for the US Department of Defense (DoD): What is being developed? Microsoft is creating a specialized version of its AI-powered Copilot tool for the Pentagon, aimed specifically at extremely high security and compliance...

In a significant stride for both artificial intelligence adoption in government and secure cloud computing, Microsoft is preparing to deliver its much-hyped AI Copilot tool to the Pentagon by the summer of next year. The move marks a watershed moment: government agencies with the most sensitive...

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has long served as a lifeline for low-income families, providing stable housing and crucial public services in a climate beset by both economic and environmental uncertainties. For organizations with such a vital mission, technology’s...

Microsoft’s announcement about their latest cross-cloud multitenant security enhancements for government clients begins with a flourish that only Big Tech can muster: “now with more visibility, less chaos!” It’s a familiar refrain, but this time, the implications for government IT professionals...

The doors to the Pentagon’s most secretive digital halls just swung a little wider, and the key is… artificial intelligence. Buried beneath the technical jargon and press-release triumph is a profound shift in the U.S. government’s AI strategy: Microsoft’s OpenAI-enabled Azure offerings...