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Azure Space helps bring ubiquitous connectivity and rapid insights from space for national security missions
by Guest Jason Zander- 0 replies
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A critical priority for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is accelerating the speed at which information is collected, analyzed and delivered to where it is needed to support mission goals. Satellites are increasingly playing an important role in this ability to harness and move data around the world, but limitations in the current government architecture can still present challenges to getting information where it’s needed, when it’s needed. To solve this, the DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has partnered with the U.S. Space Force in developing a Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA), designed to rapidly scale available space resources and bring together the best capabi…
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Breaking new ground in healthcare with the next evolution of AI
by Guest Tom McGuinness, Corporate Vice President, Global- 0 replies
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Since the beginning of modern medicine, the arc of innovation has delivered previously unimaginable breakthroughs and treatments that have improved health outcomes and lengthened lifespans. We are now in an era where digital transformation is redefining the way organizations approach patient engagement, care team collaboration and the provider experience. From better access to patient data through electronic health records (EHR) to improved access to healthcare through telemedicine, technology has given providers solutions that enable greater productivity and, most importantly, improve the quality of care available to patients. But there is an opportunity to do more. T…
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Bridging the employer-employee disconnect
by Guest Jared Spataro- 0 replies
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This morning in London, I sat down with Satya Nadella and Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn’s CEO, to discuss how leaders can empower employees — and drive business impact — in the face of economic uncertainty. No matter how your people work, from remote to in-person to somewhere in between, understanding your workforce is more important than ever. The world has changed, and anyone who thinks we’re going back to the way we worked in 2019 is sorely mistaken. It’s become clear to us that work is no longer a place, but an experience that binds employees and leaders across home offices, company headquarters, time zones and more. Employees around the world have embraced flexibility …
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Building a more inclusive workplace: Microsoft releases action plan following independent review
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At Microsoft, we take our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive work environment for all employees very seriously. In keeping with this commitment, today we are announcing new steps to prevent discrimination and harassment, following a 2021 proposal that was approved by Microsoft’s shareholders. Based on this proposal, Microsoft’s Board of Directors engaged the law firm of ArentFox Schiff LLP to conduct an independent review of the company’s sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies and practices. ArentFox has completed its work and has provided the Board with a report detailing its findings and recommendations. In addition, the Microsoft management team …
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Building a quantum-safe future
by Guest Charlie Bell- 0 replies
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As innovation has progressed through radio, the internet, Wi-Fi, smartphones, and the Internet of Things, we have consistently faced security concerns with each technological milestone. Every new and disruptive technology comes with both opportunities and challenges. With AI, we are heeding this lesson from the past and proactively addressing the security challenges that will inevitably arise. Yet while the AI revolution feels like the biggest innovation in a generation, scaled quantum computing is set to disrupt many aspects of technology again — and we must prepare for it now. Quantum computing at scale has the potential to help solve many of the world’s most c…
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Building an unlimited world: a Women’s History Month conversation
by Guest Cynthia Per-Lee, Corporate Vice President, Human- 0 replies
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Cynthia Per-Lee, left, and Erin Chapple. Editor’s note: In recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, Cynthia Per-Lee and Erin Chapple, two of the executive co-sponsors of the Women at Microsoft employee resource group, got together for a conversation about boundaries, access, inclusion and the powerful impact of the women’s community inside and outside of Microsoft. This is an abridged version of their chat. Learn more about Women’s History Month here. CPL: I’m excited about what’s happening for Women’s History Month and for us to spend some time reflecting. This year, our theme at Microsoft for Women’s History Month is “Unlimited.” We know when systems …
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Building resiliency and spurring innovation: customers are using the Microsoft Cloud to advance industries and keep business moving forward
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Since the start of the pandemic, organizations representing a cross-section of industries have mobilized to adopt digital technologies to gain insights from their data and unlock cloud-based innovation. With the Microsoft Cloud, customers are reimagining ways to deliver patient care and provide access to critical services, secure their digital environments to scale and maintain business operations, extend frontline worker productivity, enhance employee experiences, and encourage new forms of business engagement and interaction. At Microsoft Ignite, customers shared how accelerating their digital transformation with us as their partner has enabled them to better navigat…
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Celebrating many identities within a global community of impact: An Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month conversation
by Guest Jane Hesmondhalgh, CVP, CFO, Microsoft Customer- 0 replies
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Srinivas Prasad Sugasani: It’s such fun to connect with you on Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As Asians and Pacific Islanders, I feel that we have so much to celebrate. At the same time, as we think about some of the events and realities that we have navigated recently, I’m curious from your perspective, Jane, what do you feel is different about this past year? Jane Hesmondhalgh: We’ve continued on our journey of working to create an inclusive culture at Microsoft. And there is still a gap between our aspired culture and everyone’s lived experiences today. For some, that gap may be small; for others it may be larger. But the fact that at Microsoft we have t…
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Celebrating Pride and ‘Radical Joy’
by Guest Kathleen Hall- 0 replies
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In the face of adversity, the ability to continue to move forward, inspire and spark change is something to celebrate. Even small change is hugely meaningful because progress often comes from small steps of affirmation, resistance and perhaps, even most importantly, celebration. That’s why the LGBTQIA+ communities at Microsoft centered our 2024 Pride campaign on the idea of “Radical joy.” The joy that radiates and inspires. The joy that is not dependent on outside forces but is within us and within our control, and when expressed, can help make change for all and inspire others to do the same. “Radical joy” is an anthem to those who thrive against all odds. Discover ev…
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Closing the cybersecurity skills gap – Microsoft expands efforts to 23 countries
by Guest Kate Behncken- 0 replies
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Cybersecurity continues to be a significant threat for governments, businesses and individuals around the world. From supply chain disruptions to ransomware attacks, cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated and the threat landscape more diverse. These cybersecurity challenges are compounded by a workforce shortage; there simply aren’t enough people with the cybersecurity skills needed to fill open jobs. This is a global problem. By 2025, there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs open globally, representing a 350% increase over an eight-year period. We recently announced a national skilling campaign in the United States, where for every two jobs in cyber…
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Cloud trends show customers increasing investments in hybrid and multicloud
by Guest Erin Chapple- 0 replies
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Across every industry and geography, companies are working hard to keep pace with evolving business needs and build on their existing digital investments. In my role leading the product team for the core of Azure, I spend a lot of time with customers learning what they need to be successful as they integrate cloud technologies into their business strategy to digitally transform. As many have experienced firsthand, the pandemic has pushed more businesses to adopt wider use of cloud computing technology. A new survey finds it’s also driving more companies to deploy a hybrid (mix of on-premises and one or more public clouds) or multicloud (multiple public clouds) approach…
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Cloud-based chip design for national security achieves key milestone
by Guest Jason Zander- 0 replies
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Continued U.S. leadership in emerging technology requires a sustainable supply of advanced chips to power innovation from artificial intelligence to quantum computing. The CHIPS and Science Act, passed last year, aims to boost domestic research and manufacturing capacity for critical microelectronics. To support this ambitious effort, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) launched the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes (RAMP) using Advanced Commercial Capabilities program, an effort to accelerate the secure, sustainable development of microelectronics for defense technologies. As part of this effort, three new state-of-the-art chips were developed using the RAMP …
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Create images with your words – Bing Image Creator comes to the new Bing
by Guest Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President & Consumer- 0 replies
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Last month we introduced the new AI-powered Bing and Microsoft Edge, your copilot for the web – delivering better search, complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to create content. Already, we have seen that chat is reinventing how people search with more than 100 million chats to date. We’ve seen people use chat in a variety of ways, from refining answers to complex questions to using it as a form of entertainment or for creative inspiration. Today we’re taking the chat experience to the next level by making the new Bing more visual. We’re excited to announce we are bringing Bing Image Creator, new AI-powered visual Stories and updated Knowledge Cards …
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Create more integrated cloud experiences with over 1,400 connectors
by Guest Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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Last year, I had the opportunity to speak with customers across a wide range of sectors about how they are approaching the current economic climate. Whether they are focusing on increasing efficiency or driving cost savings, we are all essentially trying to do more with less and prioritize investments that will drive the most important and meaningful outcomes. Unfortunately, these resource constraints are coming at a time when data sources and data volumes continue to rise at staggering rates. According to a study published by the IDC, the amount of new data created, captured, replicated and consumed is expected to double in size by 2026. [1] This surge in data means IT d…
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Digital optimism: Customers drive cloud and industry innovation with Microsoft technology
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Among the prominent trends highlighted at Microsoft Inspire, our annual partner conference, was “digital optimism,” where the Microsoft cloud is playing an outsized role in many key areas defining the future of global business, including hybrid work, resilient global supply chains, inclusive economic development, global sustainability and cybersecurity. This optimism reflects how customers are increasingly seeking ways to innovate and future-proof their business models with the cloud. It also underscores how Microsoft and our global partner community are co-developing digital solutions that help these customers create lasting value amid pandemic-related market shifts, des…
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring exceptional performance and en…
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring exceptional performance and en…
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October was an exciting month of amazing showcases and announcements for applications leveraging the power of the NPU on the new Copilot+ PCs to deploy their AI innovations on Windows. Windows’ diverse hardware ecosystem empowers developers with a range of options at their fingertips to develop and deploy AI. From client to web apps, DirectML, foundational to Windows Copilot Runtime, aims to uniquely simplify how developers can scale their AI innovations across Windows. Through a single, cross-hardware DirectX API, DirectML works across different hardware architectures, local device accelerators and machine learning frameworks, supporting an open platform for AI on Window…
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October was an exciting month of amazing showcases and announcements for applications leveraging the power of the NPU on the new Copilot+ PCs to deploy their AI innovations on Windows. Windows’ diverse hardware ecosystem empowers developers with a range of options at their fingertips to develop and deploy AI. From client to web apps, DirectML, foundational to Windows Copilot Runtime, aims to uniquely simplify how developers can scale their AI innovations across Windows. Through a single, cross-hardware DirectX API, DirectML works across different hardware architectures, local device accelerators and machine learning frameworks, supporting an open platform for AI on Window…
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Doing more with less: How organizations shape the future with a strong digital posture
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Photo credit: Weiquan Lin/Getty Images It was great to connect with so many of you in person and virtually at Ignite, Microsoft’s annual gathering of developers and IT professionals. While attendees acknowledged the business impact of current macroeconomic challenges, they remain committed to maximizing the value of their digital investments by generating economies of scale with the Microsoft Cloud. Doing more with less is more important than ever as organizations are navigating uncertainty and shaping the future. Cloud-powered technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning, offer organizations unparalleled agilit…
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Embracing continuous innovation: How Microsoft is helping customers overcome challenges to transform business and industries
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Photo credit: Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images As countries have begun to ease travel restrictions, I’ve had increasing opportunities to meet customers face to face. During my visits, customers shared how they are bringing to life digital optimism to overcome business challenges, especially during the pandemic. Customers are increasingly capitalizing on the value of the Microsoft Cloud to enable continuous innovation. What’s more, they are recognizing the advantages of digital transformation go well beyond a simple cost-benefit analysis. With the Microsoft Cloud, customers are getting integrated solutions that meet their unique needs, including powerful collaboration to…
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Empowering 2 billion global frontline workers
by Guest Jared Spataro- 0 replies
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The past two years have been challenging for everyone, especially frontline workers tasked with keeping the proverbial lights on throughout the pandemic. From healthcare to hospitality, the manufacturing floor to the retail sales floor, these workers have weathered health risks, labor shortages, supply chain issues and more. So, it’s not surprising to hear they’re ready for change. They want help prioritizing culture and well-being and, despite their essential roles, feel underserved by technology and training. Those are some of the key findings from our latest Work Trend Index report, which focuses on the experiences of the global frontline workforce. Just as the pand…
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Empowering every scientist with AI-augmented scientific discovery
by Guest Jason Zander- 0 replies
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At Microsoft, our vision is to empower scientists with the latest breakthroughs in AI to unlock their full creative potential and tackle some of our most pressing challenges. This vision will require bringing the full power of generative AI together with quantum-classical hybrid computing to augment every stage of the scientific method. Whether expanding knowledge research, creating better hypotheses, or accelerating experimentation and analyses, doing so demands a purpose-built cloud platform for science. This is why we built Azure Quantum Elements for chemistry and materials science. Today, we’re announcing Generative Chemistry and Accelerated DFT, which will expand …
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Empowering families through every stage, phase and season
by Guest Ami Silverman- 0 replies
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Each April we celebrate Families month at Microsoft, and our theme this year is “Empowering everyone through every stage, phase and season of our personal and professional lives.” The Families Employee Resource Group (ERG) has a vision to support employees in whatever family role they play. Collectively, we discard the idea that one can leave one’s personal life at the door when coming to work, because the modern reality is that our work lives are no longer fully separate from our personal lives. Being our whole selves means balancing a wide variety of personal and work responsibilities that all come with a host of expected and unexpected challenges. With the right suppor…
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Empowering resilient communities and accelerating our collective impact with #BuildFor2030
by Guest Rodney Clark- 0 replies
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Recently, the United Nations General Assembly met for their 76th session to realize their vision of building resilience with hope: helping the world to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people and revitalize the U.N. As a partner to the U.N., Microsoft deeply supports this vision. We’ve been driving for progress on several fronts, notably by: Investing in our global skills initiative, recently expanded with skilling resources for small- to medium-size businesses, to help drive an inclusive skills-based economy. Doubling down on accessibility to close the disability divide and scale accessible tech…