The Pentagon has formally ended the long‑running practice of allowing China‑based Microsoft engineers to support Department of Defense cloud environments, ordering audits and vendor reviews that could reshape how major cloud providers service U.S. government systems. The move follows an...
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10, marking a significant milestone for public-sector organizations nationwide. (support.microsoft.com) This transition necessitates a strategic shift to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features, optimized...
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At the intersection of technology and public service, the City of San Francisco’s integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat represents a defining moment for urban innovation in the digital era. This bold move—enthusiastically championed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and local civic leaders—not...
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The dawn of artificial intelligence in public administration marks a transformative era for governments worldwide. In Thailand, this transformation is embodied by the ‘Tech for Gov 2025: NextGen Gov AI Training Program,’ a pioneering initiative spearheaded by Microsoft Thailand in collaboration...
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In a striking illustration of shifting digital sovereignty priorities across Europe, Lyon, France’s third-largest city, has announced its decisive transition away from Microsoft software, embracing a suite of open-source alternatives in a move set to reverberate throughout the continent’s public...
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Microsoft's recent introduction of the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty aims to address the growing demand for digital sovereignty among European organizations. This initiative seeks to empower entities to operate independently, securely, and autonomously within the cloud environment. However...
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The decision by Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, to phase out Microsoft software from all public administration marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by a European government towards digital sovereignty. This politically charged and technically complex transition—already...
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The corridors of Whitehall have long echoed with the sounds of shuffling paperwork, the tap-tap of repetitive data entry, and the low hum of meetings shrouded in bureaucratic jargon. Yet, a recent landmark trial involving the UK government and Microsoft hints at a future where those echoes grow...
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A partnership between the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) and Microsoft Qatar is reshaping how countries approach the task of preserving, accessing, and leveraging their documentary heritage in the digital age. With the signing of a strategic co-operation framework, NAQ is embarking on a...
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