Microsoft has recently launched a new tool for Azure virtual machine migration that aims to enhance uptime and disaster recovery for users. This tool, introduced on Petri.com, is designed to facilitate the seamless transfer of virtual machines from one location to another within the Azure cloud environment. With the increasing reliance on virtual machines for … Read more
Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Metaswitch, a leading provider of communication software for network operators, has raised concerns among industry experts about the potential impact on network operators. Metaswitch’s technology is widely used by network operators to power their networks, so the acquisition by Microsoft could have far-reaching consequences for the industry. One of the biggest … Read more
In response to China’s ban on OpenAI, Microsoft’s Azure China is exempt from the restriction. This means that Microsoft’s cloud computing service can still operate in China despite the government’s efforts to limit the use of artificial intelligence technology made by foreign entities. This exemption allows Microsoft to continue providing AI services to businesses in … Read more
The PC market saw a shift recently as Microsoft focused on promoting Qualcomm’s new Arm-based processors for AI-powered PCs. The new chips are featured in Microsoft’s Surface devices and other laptops from major PC manufacturers. These Qualcomm processors are the only ones in the market currently with sufficient AI power to meet Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC … Read more
Qualcomm-powered laptops with AI features have been marketed as the future of PC technology, with Microsoft backing these new Arm-based processors. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC requirement mandates a neural processing unit capable of 40 trillion operations per second and 16GB of RAM, which only Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processors currently meet. These Copilot+ PCs offer AI-powered features … Read more
Microsoft has recently released a new preview version of Azure Linux 3.0 operating system, which is a major update to its in-house Linux distribution. This latest version of Azure Linux 3.0 moves to Linux 6.6 LTS as its base, previously being based on Linux 5.15 LTS. It also includes updates to systemd, Rust, and many … Read more
Microsoft has introduced its AI-powered Designer tool to the Edge sidebar, allowing users to create stunning visual designs without opening a new tab or separate app. The tool utilizes DALL-E, an AI model that enables users to create designs from scratch similar to text-to-image systems like Stable Diffusion. By integrating this tool into Edge, Microsoft … Read more
Microsoft recognized several independent software vendors (ISVs) with Partner of the Year awards this year, including Nvidia, Silverfort, and Pax8. These companies were commended for their agility and creativity in building solutions on Microsoft Cloud to exceed customer expectations. Other winners included Rubrik, AvePoint, Lenovo, and Confluent based in the United States. Rubrik, the Partner … Read more
Confluent Inc. has been named Microsoft Partner of the Year for the third consecutive time, recognizing the company’s excellence in innovation and customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Confluent’s partnership with Microsoft Azure plays a crucial role in enabling enterprises to leverage data streaming within the modern data stack. By tightly integrating data across Apache … Read more
The European Union is looking into Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, specifically focusing on OpenAI’s exclusive use of Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager is expected to investigate the matter further, questioning Microsoft’s competitors and customers about any exclusivity clauses. This scrutiny could potentially lead to formal investigations and possible fines … Read more