partnerships

Samsung appears to be preparing a significant push into the mixed reality (MR) space that goes beyond supplying components — industry reports now suggest the company may partner with Microsoft on a hardware-level effort while simultaneously pursuing its own XR and AR devices with partners such...

Microsoft Israel’s country manager framed one of the sharpest business axioms of the AI era in blunt terms: growth no longer equals headcount growth, and companies that cling to the old equation risk being left behind — even as they pour tens of billions into AI infrastructure and continue to...

Cloud computing and artificial intelligence have rapidly rewritten the playbook for the technology industry, but in the summer of 2025, Microsoft’s quarterly earnings report and remarks from CEO Satya Nadella underscored just how decisive the company’s position has become. Over the past year...

As the fiscal year 2025 drew to a close, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in enterprise and public sector organizations underwent a dramatic shift—a transformation not just fueled by fresh technologies, but by a deeper, AI-first strategic mindset. At the heart of this...

For nearly two decades, Grace Foundation has been quietly shaping a future for New Zealanders leaving prison—a future that is anchored in human dignity, aroha (love), and practical pathways to reintegration. Its story is one of vision, grassroots passion, and an unwavering belief that everyone...

The City of Brownsville, Texas, is taking significant strides to bridge the digital divide with its "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway." This initiative aims to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with the necessary tools to succeed...

Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1, 2025. Yazbeck, who has been with Microsoft since 2009, most recently served as General Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2022. In his new role, he will...

The evolution of entrepreneurship in the digital age is marked by shifting expectations—not only from startups themselves, who are relentlessly iterating products and business models, but from the ecosystem of investors, partners, and technology enablers that surround them. Nowhere is this more...

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...

In a sweeping demonstration of its technological ambitions and influence, Microsoft has once again shifted the boundaries of what’s possible in the worlds of cloud, artificial intelligence, environmental science, and retail innovation. Unveiling landmark partnerships, technical breakthroughs...

Orchestry, a leading Microsoft 365 management platform, has been actively expanding its global partnerships to enhance the governance, adoption, and enablement of Microsoft 365 for organizations worldwide. These strategic alliances aim to simplify the complexities of Microsoft 365 management...

DXC Technology, a global leader in IT services, has recently unveiled "DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft," a comprehensive solution aimed at accelerating cloud migration and modernization efforts for enterprises, particularly in Mexico. This initiative leverages the combined strengths of SAP's...

Microsoft's Build 2025 conference showcased a series of groundbreaking announcements, underscoring the company's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across its product ecosystem. From advancements in AI agents to the unveiling of new Surface devices, the event highlighted...

Microsoft’s 50-year legacy isn’t just a tale of software and code—it’s a chronicle of breakthrough visions, relentless innovation, and inspiring partnerships that have reshaped lives around the globe. As we mark 50 years since Bill Gates and Paul Allen powered forward with the simple yet...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of decades of innovation—it’s a clarion call for a future radically reimagined through artificial intelligence. In a planned media event on April 4 at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, the tech giant is set to unveil a suite of AI-powered...

Microsoft’s decision to realign its space communications assets signals a strategic pivot in its business, one that resonates far beyond satellite tracking. The tech giant has quietly retired its Azure Orbital ground station service as of October 2024, giving current customers until December 18...

CoreWeave Debunks Microsoft Cancellation Rumors; IPO on the Horizon In a twist characteristic of today’s fast-moving tech world, CoreWeave—the Nvidia-backed AI cloud startup poised for a blockbuster IPO—has come forward to refute reports of contract cancellations with its major partner...

In a bold yet strategic pivot, Microsoft has loosened the reins on its partnership with OpenAI, allowing the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT to tap into cloud services from competing providers. While Microsoft remains the principal investor and key partner, the exclusivity that once bound OpenAI to...

In a groundbreaking shift in the tech realm, Microsoft has relinquished its exclusive role as OpenAI's sole cloud provider. The companies have reshaped their partnership, allowing OpenAI access to additional cloud providers under a new initiative named Stargate. This transformative move has the...

In a thought-provoking livestream dubbed “Partnerships” on December 21, Charles Hoskinson, the creator of Cardano and the CEO of IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong), addressed various pressing questions surrounding the intricate dynamics between IOHK and the Cardano Foundation (CF). Beyond the...