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Millog’s new Riihimäki test centre opens a direct lane between Nordic startups and NATO-linked defence customers, combining a low-threshold, standards-focused testing environment with HAMK’s GPU-backed AI infrastructure to accelerate dual-use technology development for both civil and military...

Canada’s world-class AI research and a thriving start-up ecosystem are finally producing measurable, mission-critical deployments — but the transition from lab to large-scale impact still runs up against procurement, regulation, skills and trust barriers that threaten to slow national gains...

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...

Startups that master speed and precision in planning are poised to outshine their competitors—especially as AI transforms the foundation of document generation and management. In a significant leap for the sector, Sapere Aude Inc., the innovative team behind the AI-powered business plan platform...

I attempted to retrieve details from the provided Malaysian Reserve article about Octagos being selected as a Cardiac Remote Monitoring Company in the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, but the content is behind a security layer and not directly accessible. However, based on the headline...

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...

The cloud computing industry is witnessing a significant shift as neocloud providers, often referred to as "babyscalers," challenge the dominance of established hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. These emerging firms, including CoreWeave, Lambda Labs...

In January 2025, Microsoft announced a significant initiative to commemorate its 50th anniversary: the AI for Good Open Call. This program is set to distribute $5 million in grants to organizations within Washington state, aiming to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing...

Change has become the only constant in the ever-evolving world of Pacific Northwest tech. A string of high-profile appointments and transitions in recent weeks underscores the region’s dynamic talent landscape, as organizations from global tech giants to local startups recalibrate leadership in...

Nestled in the heart of Paris, amid grand boulevards and old-world elegance, a distinctly 21st-century revolution is quietly gathering momentum. Mistral AI, a startup founded by alumni from Google and Meta, has captured both the imagination of the French public and the attention of the global...

Microsoft has shifted gears again, unveiling a fresh lineup of leadership to turbocharge its business ambitions in India and the wider South Asian market. As the behemoth from Redmond eyes continued digital transformation (a phrase they adore almost as much as “cloud-first”), it’s placing bets...

Nvidia powers the digital dreams of the AI revolution, not by gently nudging the market forward but by steamrolling it with all the subtlety of a hyperscale data center falling from the sky. If you’ve wondered who’s forging the picks and shovels for today’s gold miners in Silicon Valley, look no...

1. Postcards from the Future: Amazon Executives Land in Larnaca At 07:18 on a sun‑splashed Tuesday, a handful of Amazon vice‑presidents slipped past the duty‑free feta displays at Larnaca International. No corporate banners, no marching band—just discreet AWS logos on aluminium water bottles and...

Silicon Valley Startups: Redefining Innovation with Microsoft Azure Silicon Valley has long been the epicenter of technology disruption, and today, startups from this renowned ecosystem continue to push boundaries by harnessing the power of cloud computing. In a compelling blend of audacity and...

Microsoft Hong Kong's recent collaboration with Cyberport marks an exciting development for local startups keen to harness AI's potential—a move that not only strengthens the region’s digital ecosystem but also offers a glimpse into how Microsoft is continually nurturing innovation for both...

Cnovate Solutions is making waves in the startup world by launching a suite of services designed to help early-stage companies adopt and scale on Microsoft Azure. With the increasing pressure to migrate to the cloud, streamline IT infrastructures, and reach new enterprise customers, startups...

In an era where artificial intelligence is redefining industry standards and challenging conventional norms, female founders are increasingly emerging as the trailblazers of tomorrow’s technological landscape. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, inspiring voices from Microsoft for Startups...

Africa is no longer just the “cradle of humankind”—it’s rapidly becoming the cradle of groundbreaking technological innovations. Recent discussions in the tech community have honed in on how strategic collaborations are not only nurturing Africa's dynamic startup ecosystem but also paving the...

When it comes to bold moves (and billion-dollar expenditures), Microsoft seems to have taken a page straight out of the "go big or go home" playbook. The tech giant has just unveiled plans for a seismic $3 billion investment in India, aiming to supercharge its artificial intelligence (AI) and...

In an exciting announcement from Microsoft UK, the company revealed the 12 software firms selected for its inaugural GenAI Accelerator program. This initiative, in partnership with powerhouse collaborators like NVIDIA and GitHub, aims to revolutionize industries through the implementation of...