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Inspiring students to build a more peaceful world with Minecraft
by Guest Helen Chiang- 0 replies
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Every day, millions of young people in every country and territory around the world use Minecraft as a platform to connect, solve problems together and explore their creativity in all sorts of ways. Players can truly build whatever they imagine in Minecraft, and now, this extends to their visions for world peace. Today we are honored to launch an immersive Minecraft learning experience at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway. The “Active Citizen” project educates young people about Nobel Peace Prize laureates past and present and fosters an understanding of the skills needed to drive positive change in the world. “Active Citizen” is now available for millions of lea…
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Introducing Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Yusuf Mehdi- 0 replies
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An on-demand recording of our May 20 event is available. Today, at a special event on our new Microsoft campus, we introduced the world to a new category of Windows PCs designed for AI, Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. With powerful new silicon capable of an incredible 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all–day battery life and access to the most advanced AI models, Copilot+ PCs will enable you to do things you can’t on any other PC. Easily find and remember what you have seen in your PC with Recall, generate and refine AI images in near real-time directly on the device using Cocreator, and bridge langua…
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Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. As we begin the new year, it’s clear that we’re entering the next innings of this AI platform shift. 2025 will be about model-forward applications that reshape all application categories. More so than any previous platform shift, every layer of the application stack will be impacted. It’s akin to GUI, internet servers, and cloud-native databases all being introduced into the app stack simultaneously. Thirty years of change is being compressed into three years! We will build agentic applications with memory, entitlements, and action space that will inherit powerful mode…
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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work
by Guest Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President, Modern- 0 replies
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Humans are hard-wired to dream, to create, to innovate. Each of us seeks to do work that gives us purpose — to write a great novel, to make a discovery, to build strong communities, to care for the sick. The urge to connect to the core of our work lives in all of us. But today, we spend too much time consumed by the drudgery of work on tasks that zap our time, creativity and energy. To reconnect to the soul of our work, we don’t just need a better way of doing the same things. We need a whole new way to work. Today, we are bringing the power of next-generation AI to work. Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work. It combines the power of large language…
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Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot, the world’s first copilot in both CRM and ERP, that brings next-generation AI to every line of business
by Guest Charles Lamanna, CVP, Business Applications and- 0 replies
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Today, we’re announcing the next generation of AI product updates across our business applications portfolio, including the launch of the new Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot – providing interactive, AI-powered assistance across business functions. According to our recent survey on business trends, nearly 9 out of 10 workers hope to use AI to reduce repetitive tasks in their jobs. With Dynamics 365 Copilot, organizations empower their workers with AI tools built for sales, service, marketing, operations and supply chain roles. These AI capabilities allow everyone to spend more time on the best parts of their jobs and less time on mundane tasks. Customer relationship m…
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Introducing Microsoft Security Copilot: Empowering defenders at the speed of AI
by Guest Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Security- 0 replies
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The odds are against today’s defenders Today the odds remain stacked against cybersecurity professionals. Too often, they fight an asymmetric battle against prolific, relentless and sophisticated attackers. To protect their organizations, defenders must respond to threats that are often hidden among noise. Compounding this challenge is a global shortage of skilled security professionals, leading to an estimated 3.4 million openings in the field. The volume and velocity of attacks requires us to continually create new technologies that can tip the scales in favor of defenders. Security professionals are scarce, and we must empower them to disrupt attackers’ traditional…
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Introducing the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program and 2023 Microsoft Work Trend Index
by Guest Jared Spataro- 0 replies
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In March, we introduced the world to Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work. We’re excited to share the next step in our journey as we bring Copilot to more customers and introduce new capabilities. We’re also releasing new data and insights from our 2023 Work Trend Index on how work is changing in the era of AI. Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program Since March, we’ve been testing Copilot with 20 enterprise customers, learning alongside companies like Chevron, Goodyear, General Motors and Dow. Their overwhelming feedback is that Copilot has the potential to revolutionize work. They point to how it is a game changer for meetings and is beginning to transfo…
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Introducing the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, a new approach to designing supply chains for agility, automation and sustainability
by Guest Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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Although supply chain disruption is not new, its complexity and the rate of change are outpacing organizations’ ability to address issues at a global scale. Many solutions today are narrowly focused on supply chain execution and management and are not ready to support this new reality. Enterprises are dealing with petabytes of data, spread across legacy systems, Enterprise Resource Planning programs (ERPs), and custom solutions, resulting in a fragmented view of their supply chain. An organization’s supply chain agility and resilience will be determined by how they can connect their data and orchestrate actions across all relevant systems to quickly respond to changing…
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Introducing Viva Sales, a modern way of selling that brings together any CRM, Microsoft 365 and Teams
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Today we’re introducing Viva Sales, a new seller experience application that brings together any customer relationship management technology (CRM), Microsoft 365 and Teams to provide a more streamlined and AI-powered selling experience. The past two years have changed the way we work. Employees are demanding more from their employers in today’s hybrid world – from the tools they use to the hours and the places that they work. For sellers, the hybrid work environment means spending more time in video conferences, chats, email and documents to connect with customers and close deals. Salespeople also need to access their CRM system – as well as multiple applications and d…
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Leading change: How industries are partnering with Microsoft to empower their teams and serve customers through uncertainty
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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Photo credit: lupengyu/Getty Images This past quarter was shaped by global events and has renewed our focus on how the cloud enables organizations to manage risk while supporting growth. In my conversations with customers, building more resilient and adaptable supply chains is top of mind. Organizations across industries are using cloud-powered technologies to help predict supplier constraints and deliver on their customer promises. Customers have also shared how the cloud enables them to achieve more with less and better track, measure and report progress toward their sustainability goals. By deploying AI-based solutions, data sensors and predictive analytics, among o…
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Leading in the era of AI: How Microsoft’s platform differentiation and Copilot empowerment are driving AI Transformation
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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A Copilot on every desk, every device and across every role is core to Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. By bolstering the services customers know and love with our Copilot capabilities across the Microsoft Cloud, we are enabling zero-shot innovation — the ability to effectively gain value out of the box — for their businesses to increase productivity, creativity and inclusive collaboration. ISVs, digital natives, startups and the rest of our partner ecosystem are leveraging our Copilot stack to build AI solutions that are reshaping business processes across industries. We continue co-innovating directly with…
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Looking back on FY24: from Copilots empowering human achievement to leading AI Transformation
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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A year ago in July, Microsoft coined the term AI Transformation. It is almost hard to imagine at that time Copilots were not generally available and Azure OpenAI Service had only been available for six months. As Satya Nadella, our Chairman and CEO, stated in last quarter’s earnings: 60% of the Fortune 500 have adopted Copilots and 65% use Azure OpenAI Service. Today, Copilots define how AI is empowering human achievement. Together with our customers and partners, we have established how AI Transformation enriches employee experiences, reinvents customer engagement, reshapes business processes and bends the curve on pragmatic innovation. Our approach to put a Copilot o…
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Looking to the future at Microsoft Envision
by Guest Jessica Hawk- 0 replies
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During the Season 2 finale of Microsoft Envision, Jessica Hawk (upper left) will explain how the metaverse is being used to transform business processes and enhance collaboration. Over the past year at Microsoft Envision, the digital series we co-produce with Accenture and Avanade, we’ve heard from business leaders about how organizations can persevere in a time of ongoing disruption, as well as what it takes to build agility and foster innovation. Speakers this season have included former PepsiCo Chair and CEO Indra Nooyi, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman, and Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, along with tennis icon Billie Jean King. The conversation will …
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M12 ventures down a new path
by Guest Michelle Gonzalez, Corporate Vice President and- 0 replies
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Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella with Manny Medina, cofounder and CEO of Outreach, one of M12’s portfolio companies. As we begin a new year, I am delighted to share some exciting changes we’ve made at M12 to better deliver value to our portfolio companies and to Microsoft. While I experimented with ChatGPT while writing this blog post, and have been impressed by its results, I decided on a traditional, human approach. 2022 was quite the year overall, with some exceptional volatility in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We whipsawed from valuing speed of execution and growth above efficiency, to prizing diligence with guidance tow…
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Manufacturing for tomorrow: Microsoft announces new industrial AI innovations from the cloud to the factory floor
by Guest Kathleen Mitford, CVP, Global Industry- 0 replies
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After years of uncertainty from supply chain disruption and increased customer expectations, to changes in consumer demand and workforce shortages, manufacturing remains one of the most resilient and complex industries. Today, we are witnessing the manufacturing industry enter a transformative era, fueled by AI and new AI-powered industrial solutions. This AI-driven shift is prompting many organizations to fundamentally alter their business models and re-evaluate how to address industry-wide challenges like data siloes from disparate data estates and legacy products, supply chain visibility issues, labor shortages, and the need for upskilling employees, among others. AI …
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Meeting governments where they are: Delivering innovation while maintaining digital sovereignty
by Guest Corey Sanders- 0 replies
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As governments today look at technology innovation, there is a need to address the rapidly evolving demands of their citizens while protecting the most sensitive data and delivering on promises of trust and security. Modernization of government services without compromising security, digitization of manual processes and improved user experiences for both citizens and government employees are all benefits of digital transformation, and the right technology platforms can create even better opportunities for social and economic growth. The cloud can offer agility and flexibility, advanced cybersecurity features, and access to the latest innovations, including AI, to accel…
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Microsoft + Nuance: Better together to transform business and healthcare outcomes with AI
by Guest Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, Cloud +- 0 replies
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The promise of technology to advance and meaningfully improve people’s lives has never been greater. That is why we are incredibly excited that Microsoft + Nuance have joined forces as one organization. As a pioneer in conversational AI and ambient intelligence, Nuance combines the power of cutting-edge technology and deep domain expertise across an array of industries – including healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, retail, among others – to design innovative solutions that amplify human intelligence and revolutionize how people interact with technology, so they can be their best selves. Nuance’s world-class technology has earned them a market-leading rep…
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Microsoft acquires Ally.io to improve employee experience by aligning people’s work with team goals and company mission
by Guest Kirk Koenigsbauer- 0 replies
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We are pleased to announce that Microsoft has acquired Ally.io to help revolutionize how organizations use technology to bring deeper connection to work, purpose and results in the hybrid world. Ally.io, a leading OKR (objectives and key results) company, will join the Microsoft Viva family as part of our employee experience platform (EXP) designed to help companies embrace the new digital work life. Aligning employee work to the company’s strategic mission and core priorities is top of mind for every organization. To do this, leaders need to invest in tools that communicate transparency around big company bets and create ways to cascade aspirational goals and report r…
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Microsoft acquires Lumenisity®, an innovator in hollow core fiber (HCF) cable
by Guest Girish Bablani, Corporate Vice President, Azure- 0 replies
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Today, Microsoft announced it has acquired Lumenisity® Limited, a leader in next-generation hollow core fiber (HCF) solutions. Lumenisity’s innovative and industry-leading HCF product can enable fast, reliable and secure networking for global, enterprise and large-scale organizations. The acquisition will expand Microsoft’s ability to further optimize its global cloud infrastructure and serve Microsoft’s Cloud Platform and Services customers with strict latency and security requirements. The technology can provide benefits across a broad range of industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and government. Organizations within these sector…
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Microsoft acquires Minit to strengthen process mining capabilities
by Guest Justin Graham- 0 replies
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Photo courtesy of Minit. Today, Microsoft is announcing the acquisition of Minit, a leader in process mining technology that enables businesses to uncover opportunities for continuous process improvement and better operational efficiency. Organizations across the globe are seeking to be more operationally resilient and accelerate their digital transformation plans. Seamless operations and ensuring that every component of each business process runs smoothly is critical, but most leaders are not able to understand the actual performance of their processes and end up making decisions based on subjective information. Gartner® notes that “Recent trends in automation…
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Microsoft acquires Two Hat to collaborate on online safety and digital wellness solutions for online communities
by Guest Dave McCarthy- 0 replies
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Today, we are excited to announce that Microsoft has acquired Two Hat, a leading content moderation solution provider offering protection measures for online communities with a vision to build better experiences for everyone. Globally, growing amounts of harmful content shared online have increased the need for effective and proactive content moderation. For any online community to thrive, content moderation is a critical investment to ensure positive user experiences and maintain engagement over time. Microsoft and Two Hat share a vision for using advancements in moderation technology to nurture and protect diverse, global online communities. This acquisition is an im…
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Microsoft and Epic expand AI collaboration to accelerate generative AI’s impact in healthcare, addressing the industry’s most pressing needs
by Guest Eric Boyd, Corporate Vice President, AI Platform- 0 replies
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Getty Images Today, the promise of technology to help us solve some of the biggest challenges we face has never been more tangible, and nowhere is generative AI more needed, and possibly more impactful, than in healthcare. Epic and Microsoft have been paving the way to bring generative AI to the forefront of the healthcare industry. Together, we are working to help clinicians better serve their patients and are addressing some of the most urgent needs, from workforce burnout to staffing shortages. We combined Microsoft’s large-scale cloud and AI technologies with Epic’s deep understanding of the healthcare industry and clinical workflows to address many current issu…
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Microsoft and G42 partner to accelerate AI innovation in UAE and beyond
by Guest Judson Althoff- 0 replies
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[HEADING=2]Strategic partnership highlights:[/HEADING] Expansion of partnership between Microsoft and G42 to deliver advanced AI solutions with Microsoft Azure across various industries and markets. Microsoft will invest $1.5 billion in G42 for a minority stake in G42 and join its board of directors. Companies will support the establishment of a $1 billion fund for developers to boost AI skills in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and broader region. [HEADING=2]Expanded strategic partnership:[/HEADING] Today, we announced a strategic investment in G42, a leading AI company in the UAE, to co-innovate and deliver advanced AI solutions with Microsoft Azure for various…
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Microsoft and LinkedIn release the 2024 Work Trend Index on the state of AI at work
by Guest Jared Spataro- 0 replies
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One year ago, generative AI burst onto the scene and for the first time since the smartphone, people began to change the way they interact with technology. People are bringing AI to work at an unexpected scale — and now the big question is, how’s it going? As AI becomes ubiquitous in the workplace, employees and businesses alike are under extreme pressure. The pace and intensity of work, which accelerated during the pandemic, has not eased, so employees are bringing their own AI to work. Leaders agree AI is a business imperative — and feel the pressure to show immediate ROI — but many lack a plan and vision to go from individual impact to applying AI to drive the botto…
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Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data and innovation for hybrid work
by Guest Jared Spataro- 0 replies
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This morning Satya Nadella and Ryan Roslansky, the CEO of LinkedIn, sat down to talk about the key secular trends they’re seeing as people and organizations everywhere adjust to hybrid work. Their conversation is part of an effort between Microsoft and LinkedIn to help leaders and their teams navigate this new world of work, and here I’ll share more about the trends we’re seeing, the data behind them and the product updates we’re announcing today across Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and LinkedIn. As Satya and Ryan mentioned, the evolving Delta variant is compelling many of us to adjust plans for reopening worksites. It’s a stark reminder that this is the new normal…