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Azure Container Instances users urged to revoke privileged credentials after flaw discovery

Azure Container Instances users urged to revoke privileged credentials after flaw discovery
Microsoft says action needed "out of an abundance of caution" rather than as a response to a specific threat
9 Sep 2021
Microsoft helps protect Amazon rainforest with AI project 

Microsoft helps protect Amazon rainforest with AI project
Microsoft AI for Good project funds rainforest protection project
2 Sep 2021
Microsoft Power Apps misconfiguration exposes 38 million records

Microsoft Power Apps misconfiguration exposes 38 million records
Sensitive data including contact tracing, COVID vaccine status as well as names and email addresses have been leaked
24 Aug 2021
SES and Microsoft team up to boost Azure's satellite connectivity 

SES and Microsoft team up to boost Azure's satellite connectivity
SES will co-locate and operate four of its eight satellite stations at Azure data centers
18 Aug 2021
Microsoft releases Fusion ransomware detection tool for Azure

Microsoft releases Fusion ransomware detection tool for Azure
Fusion Detection for Ransomware uses machine learning to spot malicious activity across a user's network
10 Aug 2021
Microsoft shuts down Windows 365 free trials after significant demand 

Microsoft shuts down Windows 365 free trials after significant demand
The widely anticipated Cloud PC service launched on Monday with configurations available between £17 and £134.60 per user, per month
5 Aug 2021
Microsoft acquires security startup CloudKnox

Microsoft acquires security startup CloudKnox
The tech giant continues to expand its security portfolio to secure its own cloud services
22 Jul 2021
Microsoft bolsters Azure with AT&T 5G deal and security collaboration

Microsoft bolsters Azure with AT&T 5G deal and security collaboration
The firm acquire’s AT&T’s Network Cloud platform while integrating MITRE's ATT&CK framework
1 Jul 2021
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18 Jun 2021
Microsoft reveals plans for massive cloud expansion in China

Microsoft reveals plans for massive cloud expansion in China
The company is planning four new data centres in China to meet surging demand for its services
18 Jun 2021
Microsoft's Nadella now holds dual role of CEO and chairman

Microsoft's Nadella now holds dual role of CEO and chairman
It's the first time the same executive has held both roles since co-founder Bill Gates stepped down in 2014
17 Jun 2021
NSW Police Force is using AI to analyse CCTV footage

NSW Police Force is using AI to analyse CCTV footage
The Australian police force expects to migrate its Insights AI/ML platform to Microsoft's Azure cloud
7 Jun 2021
Microsoft adds more services to its Azure Arc multi-cloud management stack

Microsoft adds more services to its Azure Arc multi-cloud management stack
More Azure services can now run in any CNCF-conformant Kubernetes cluster
25 May 2021
Microsoft to shut down Azure Blockchain Service

Microsoft to shut down Azure Blockchain Service
The platform is no longer accepting new members ahead of its closure in September
13 May 2021
Microsoft to give EU business customers greater control over data storage

Microsoft to give EU business customers greater control over data storage
Engineering work is underway to make sure that by 2022, no data is routed outside of the EU
7 May 2021
US judge refuses to dismiss AWS claims that Trump interfered with JEDI cloud deal

US judge refuses to dismiss AWS claims that Trump interfered with JEDI cloud deal
Previous statements from the DoJ suggest the Pentagon's cloud computing project could be scrapped entirely if Microsoft's bid is overturned
29 Apr 2021
Google and Microsoft profits surge as cloud demand continues

Google and Microsoft profits surge as cloud demand continues
Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure report impressive growth as digital adoption continues to accelerate
28 Apr 2021
Microsoft to help Met Office build world’s most advanced climate forecasting supercomputer

Microsoft to help Met Office build world’s most advanced climate forecasting supercomputer
The new supercomputing capability, worth £1.2bn, is expected to become operational in July 2022
22 Apr 2021
Microsoft is submerging servers in boiling liquid to prevent Teams outages

Microsoft is submerging servers in boiling liquid to prevent Teams outages
The tech giant is said to be the first cloud provider running two-phase immersion cooling in a production environment
7 Apr 2021
Acuant joins Microsoft to enable seamless identity verification on Azure AD

Acuant joins Microsoft to enable seamless identity verification on Azure AD
Acuant’s My Digital ID relieves users from repeatedly sharing sensitive information
6 Apr 2021
Microsoft acquires rapid prototyping firm The Marsden Group

Microsoft acquires rapid prototyping firm The Marsden Group
The tech giant says the deal will enable it to create new customer value through experimentation and deep industry solutions
17 Mar 2021
Microsoft Azure Percept promises to make edge computing a doddle

Microsoft Azure Percept promises to make edge computing a doddle
The company hopes to create an edge ecosystem that rivals the success of the Windows operating system
2 Mar 2021
Volkswagen to tap Azure for self-driving software updates

Volkswagen to tap Azure for self-driving software updates
The German car giant is hoping to catch up with the likes of Tesla by extending its cloud partnership with Microsoft
11 Feb 2021
Microsoft's interest in Pinterest falls flat

Microsoft's interest in Pinterest falls flat
The tech giant is thought to be in the market for 'active online communities' to add to its cloud portfolio
11 Feb 2021