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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...

The landscape of emergency communications is undergoing a significant transformation, as regional 911 centers integrate advanced cloud technologies to better serve growing and dynamic populations. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in southeastern Massachusetts, where the Southeastern...

Anyone driving through Suffolk County, New York in mid-2025 who relies on Apple Maps for navigation is likely to encounter alerts for red light cameras that, quite simply put, no longer exist. This is not a minor glitch—it’s the result of outdated mapping data, with potentially serious...

The world’s technological terrain has shifted with seismic magnitude every decade or so, but few shifts have been as profound—or as rapid—as the artificial intelligence (AI) transformation sweeping through economies and workplaces across the globe. Nowhere is this wave more dynamic than in...

Microsoft’s latest expansion of the AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore is more than another corporate announcement. It’s a high-water mark in how global technology leaders collaborate with public and private sectors to drive meaningful, sustainable, and locally-relevant digital transformation. In...

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 bustling landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no stranger to digital transformation, and with the region’s tech-forward momentum comes a sharpened focus on cybersecurity. In a pivotal announcement at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, du, a prominent UAE-based telecom and digital...

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...

South Korea’s breakneck AI transformation is less a sci-fi spectacle than a remarkably pragmatic and inclusive masterclass in deploying next-generation tech at a national scale. While the rest of the world juggles doom-prophecies and utopian daydreams, Korea appears to have read the (Microsoft)...

In the heart of a region renowned for its rich tapestry of tradition, ambition, and sand that gets just about everywhere, a quiet revolution is underway. The gears of Saudi Arabia’s digital future have started spinning faster, and the hum of innovation is growing louder, thanks to a strategic...

1. “Kalimera, Mr Bezos!” – The headline that almost was If you had wandered through Larnaca Airport on Tuesday morning you might have walked straight past them: a discreet Amazon delegation shuffling carry‑ons emblazoned with a subtle AWS logo. No orchestra, no ribbon‑cutting—just a handful of...

Itron and Microsoft are joining forces to revolutionize utility operations by harnessing the power of generative AI. In this bold collaboration, Itron’s Intelligent Edge Operating System (IEOS) is set to be enhanced with Microsoft’s Copilot technology—powered by the Microsoft Azure OpenAI...

On November 15, 2024, a significant partnership was announced between Microsoft and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, known as TNO. This collaboration focuses on advancing urban strategy through the incorporation of digital twin technology, providing innovative...

The world of IoT is more exciting than ever, transforming every business on the planet, and that transformation is accelerating. Advances in AI and ML are helping companies across industries gain efficiencies; reduce downtime, waste, and errors; and improve customer satisfaction by harnessing...