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Pennsylvania is moving from pilot to purchase order: Governor Josh Shapiro told more than 900 technology, academic and business leaders at the AI Horizons Summit in Pittsburgh that the commonwealth will expand access to advanced generative AI tools for qualified state employees — adding...

Microsoft’s package of education pledges — announced at a White House AI education event and consolidated under the new Microsoft Elevate umbrella — promises a major, fast-moving push to put generative AI into students’ hands: free Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot for every eligible U.S...

Singapore has again taken center stage in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race with Microsoft’s announcement of its first Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) lab in Southeast Asia—an ambitious initiative designed to fuse deep research, cross-sector innovation, and talent cultivation, all from...

Shropshire is rapidly carving out a distinguished place for itself in the United Kingdom’s AI landscape, with Telford at the epicentre of a wave of innovation propelling businesses, education, and communities into the future. As AI-driven firms flock to the county, local government, educational...

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...

Poland is in the midst of a profound digital transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiatives spearheaded by Microsoft and a diverse network of collaborators. Over the past six months alone, more than 500,000 people across the country have...

Potholes, more than just city road hazards, have long been an unlikely symbol for how government meets citizen expectations. In the past, the act of reporting and fixing a pothole was a measure of responsiveness, a litmus test for infrastructure management, and a pointer to citizen engagement...

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, Microsoft's collaboration with Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) through the S$150 million Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI) marks a significant stride toward transforming traditional businesses into "Frontier...

For decades, the European Union has dwelled uneasily on the sidelines of the global cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Despite strong ambitions, the continent’s hopes to compete head-to-head with hyperscalers—those giant cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services...

Cross-border law enforcement efforts achieved a notable breakthrough as Microsoft and international authorities joined forces to dismantle a far-reaching transnational scam network targeting older adults. The collaborative operation exemplifies how coordinated interventions, advanced...

The escalating complexity of cyber threats in Europe has compelled technology leaders and policymakers to seek more robust, collaborative defenses. Now, Microsoft has launched its new European Security Program, promising a sweeping, AI-driven effort to help protect European governments and...

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is embarking on an unprecedented transformation in American education, making headlines with its ambitious districtwide partnership with Microsoft to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools at scale. What sets this move apart is not just the size of the...

Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the general availability of the Malaysia West cloud region marks a watershed moment in the country’s journey toward becoming a digital and AI powerhouse in Southeast Asia. With an ambitious vision—backed by billions in investment, strategic partnerships...

Microsoft’s aggressive push into Southeast Asia’s digital frontier marks a new era for the region’s aspirations in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and inclusive digital growth. Years of steady investment, often measured in incremental data center upgrades and digital literacy...

The morning air in Kuala Lumpur was thick with anticipation as executives, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts gathered at the Microsoft AI Tour—a fitting venue for the unveiling of a significant digital infrastructure milestone: the general availability of Malaysia West, Microsoft’s very...

At the heart of the digital revolution aimed at bridging the accessibility divide, Dot Inc. made a landmark statement at Microsoft Build 2025 by showcasing a suite of 'Inclusive AI' innovations. These advancements, deeply embedded into Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem and newly unveiled Copilot+...

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...

Technology is reshaping our world at a pace that, even a decade ago, would have seemed the stuff of science fiction. Few areas have felt this transformation more than accessibility—the drive to ensure people of all abilities can participate fully in digital life. With each advancement, we move...

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining technological arena of this century, a domain where economic strength, military capability, and societal progress now intersect more forcefully than ever before. As policymakers, technologists, and global leaders race to harness AI’s full...

The rising tide of global startup innovation has found an exciting new harbor in Hong Kong, as Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) officially launch "TechConnect," a co-incubation programme designed to propel both local and international...