regional innovation

Expanding their influential partnership, Petronas and Microsoft have formalized a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate Malaysia’s journey toward an AI-powered economy. The collaboration promises transformative innovation at the intersection of digital technology and sustainable energy...

Kyndryl, a prominent provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, has announced the launch of the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub, a collaborative initiative with Microsoft aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and accelerating digital transformation for...

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey by implementing Microsoft Copilot across all its divisions. This strategic move underscores NBK's commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance operational...

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...

San Jose’s experiment with artificial intelligence marks a new milestone in Silicon Valley’s ongoing quest to redefine how city governments serve their residents. Mayor Matt Mahan’s public embrace of AI, particularly large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is not a branding gimmick but a...

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...

H One, a prominent innovator in enterprise AI solutions and a trusted Microsoft partner, has recently clinched the top position at the regional Microsoft Agentic AI Hackathon. This hybrid-format event attracted leading technological minds from across the region, all aiming to showcase...

In a significant move to bolster digital education and research capabilities in South Korea, KT Corporation, Keimyung University, and Microsoft Korea have announced a collaborative initiative to establish the K-MIND Center in Daegu. This partnership aims to cultivate local digital talent and...

On the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a collaboration between Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UWM, and TitletownTech has brought to life the new AI Co-Innovation Lab, marking a pivotal moment for manufacturing innovation in the Midwest and...

In a significant move to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region, e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology conglomerate e&, has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration...

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) across global markets is reshaping the digital economy, but nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region. In a significant move that underscores the shifting tides of...

Abu Dhabi is rapidly establishing itself as a major player in the global artificial intelligence landscape, an ambition put on full display through the Department of Government Enablement’s (DGE) prominent role at the recent Microsoft AI Tour. This high-profile event, attended by technology...

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Latin America’s enterprise IT sector is experiencing a pivotal transformation, as global technology leaders intensify efforts to meet regional demands for robust, cloud-enabled solutions. At the heart of this transition in Mexico is DXC Technology, a...

Indonesia’s ambitions in digital transformation have found powerful new momentum with Microsoft’s inauguration of the Indonesia Central Cloud Region, established in late May 2025. This development marks a significant first: never before has a hyperscale cloud provider launched a dedicated region...

Microsoft’s announcement of its first cloud region in Indonesia marks a milestone moment in Southeast Asia’s accelerating digital transformation. The unveiling of the “Indonesia Central” Azure region stands as both a technical achievement and a bold strategic investment. Backed by a $1.7 billion...

As the countdown to Microsoft’s October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 accelerates, enterprises across the Middle East face a pivotal moment in their digital transformation journeys. The shift away from Windows 10—a platform that has served as the backbone of business IT for nearly...

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...

In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the concept of sovereignty over digital assets has rapidly ascended from abstract policy aspiration to an urgent strategic priority. As new technologies like artificial intelligence reshape the capabilities and ambitions of both businesses and...

Hong Kong’s position as a technology bridge between East and West has long attracted talent and investment, but the recent launch of the TechConnect co-incubation programme by Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) promises to recalibrate the...