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In a landmark initiative unveiled at Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaborative effort between Microsoft, the World Bank, and Lima's education authorities to empower teachers in Peru through the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into their educational practices...

In a landmark initiative unveiled at Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaborative effort between Microsoft and the World Bank to empower educators in metropolitan Lima, Peru, through the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into their teaching methodologies. This...

When Satya Nadella took the stage at Microsoft Build 2025, his message was clear: technology, when thoughtfully applied, can be a force multiplier in education. At the forefront of this message stood a real-world example—a collaborative initiative between Microsoft, the World Bank, and the...

As Satya Nadella took the virtual stage at Microsoft Build 2025, a fresh narrative began unfolding around the world—one in which technology not only powers productivity or streamlines business but tangibly reshapes the future of education. There is perhaps no more compelling recent example of...

When Lieutenant Junior Grade Bryan Holland first joined the United States Coast Guard almost two decades ago, his career path followed a familiar trajectory—starting as an electronics technician, gradually building skills, and ultimately managing IT access for increasingly complex, cloud-based...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping labor markets, national economies, and the global digital landscape. Governments and industry leaders worldwide are racing to equip their citizens with the skills needed to stay competitive in an evolving, technology-driven workplace. Thailand...

Thailand is embarking on an ambitious journey to fortify its workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, as the nation's Department of Skill Development (DSD), under the Ministry of Labour, partners with Microsoft Thailand for the groundbreaking THAI Academy initiative. At its...

In Sambhal, a heartwarming blend of tradition and innovation is unfolding ahead of Holi. Rajender Pensiya, the District Magistrate, stepped out of his usual administrative role to champion a local initiative by joining forces with a women's Self-Help Group (SHG). Together, they promoted and sold...

The unveiling of Meralion, an artificial intelligence model developed in Singapore, marks a timely inflection in the narrative of AI adoption in Southeast Asia. As organizations and governments globally accelerate investment in generative AI, local models capable of understanding cultural nuance...

In a landmark move underscoring both commitment and confidence in Africa’s digital future, Microsoft has pledged a fresh investment of R5.4 billion in South Africa, aimed at supercharging the nation’s artificial intelligence capabilities and expanding the backbone of cloud infrastructure. This...

The grand unveiling of Microsoft's latest India Development Center (IDC) in Noida marks a significant milestone not only for the multinational tech giant but also for the broader landscape of technological investment in India. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's presence at the...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of a R5.4 billion investment in South Africa marks a bold new chapter in the company’s strategy to amplify its AI and cloud infrastructure capabilities in the region. This comprehensive initiative not only builds on the success of Microsoft’s earlier investments...

In an era where technology is the backbone of essential services, a recent incident has highlighted the critical nature of collaboration between public and private sectors in addressing cybersecurity challenges. On October 29, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...