Microsoft

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Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975, is a publicly owned American multinational technology company. Its primary business is enterprise cloud computing, though it also produces a range of products and services including computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers. As of 2024, Microsoft employed approximately 223,800 people and generated revenue exceeding $1 billion. Its headquarters are located in the United States.

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1975

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223,800

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Generative AI

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ruled on an unspecified date that competition is not working well in the UK cloud services market, citing that Microsoft and AWS control 60% to 80% of the infrastructure-as-a-service sector. On an unspecified date, Microsoft, along with other US tech firms, committed £31 billion in investment to boost AI infrastructure and technology in the UK as part of a 'Tech Prosperity Deal' between the UK and US. Separately, MTN Group announced on an unspecified date that it is in talks with Microsoft and other hyperscalers to co-invest in and scale data centres across Africa to support artificial intelligence services. Finally, Surf, a Dutch public network operator, reported on an unspecified date that privacy concerns remain regarding Microsoft 365 Copilot, even after discussions with Microsoft to improve the software; two high-risk concerns were downgraded to medium-high risk.

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Microsoft offers 6 products in the connectivity and cloud, enterprise tech, media tech and telecoms tech industries. Microsoft's product portfolio comprises of generative AI, enterprise cloud, enterprise and telecoms software and media cloud and storage.

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Microsoft's revenues were $281.7B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Microsoft's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is aI content generation, which represents 70% of Microsoft's revenue.

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Dec

8th

2025

06:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Call It A Comeback For Telco Ad Tech?

Back around 2015 through early 2018, telcos were very excited about ad tech. They spent billions of dollars betting that they could monetize their rich subscriber data and compete with the walled gardens by acquiring ad tech assets of their own.

AdExchanger

Dec

5th

2025

13:57

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Microsoft sets up farming fund with AfDB

Microsoft said at the B20 South Africa Summit that it has now provided internet access to over 117 million people in Africa, exceeding its 2025 target. It has done so in partnership with ISPs, middle-mile infrastructure providers, hardware manufacturers, local innovators and multilateral organisations.

Telecompaper

Dec

5th

2025

05:47

Procurement and Sales, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

LG to supply Microsoft billion-dollar AI infrastructure annually - report

LG Group's key units, including LG Electronics and LG Energy Solution, have signed an MoU with Microsoft this week to supply core hardware and software on a turnkey basis for AI data centres under construction in the US, according to Korea Economic Daily, citing people familiar with the matter.

Telecompaper

Dec

4th

2025

11:34

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Proxima Partners With Microsoft Advertising, Unlocking the Future of Precision Marketing

Lately, it seems like every marketer is talking about AI, but not everyone is using it in the right way. As brands scramble to finalize Q4 campaigns, many are doubling down on AI to improve the consumer experience.

Adweek

Dec

4th

2025

09:15

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

FiberCop and Microsoft ink Italian cloud and AI deal

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop has entered a strategic partnership with Microsoft Italia to expand edge cloud and artificial intelligence services nationwide. The deal integrates FiberCop's extensive fibre and edge infrastructure with Microsoft's Azure Local platform to deliver low-latency digital capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty in line with European and Italian regulations, said the partners in a statement.

Telecompaper

Dec

2nd

2025

13:00

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

WhatsApp Gives Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity The Boot

Microsoft has announced that access to Copilot via WhatsApp will end on January 15, 2026. Meta Platforms, parent company of WhatsApp, will prohibit the use of general purpose AI chatbots -- including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and Perplexity AI -- through its app.

MediaPost

Dec

2nd

2025

08:03

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Ooredoo Qatar expands Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing across workforce

Ooredoo Qatar announced expansion of its Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing to a broader employee base. This step reflects its commitment to enhancing efficiency, collaboration and customer value through advanced digital capabilities, the operator said. Copilot helps automate routine tasks such as drafting emails, summarising documents, and generating reports, enabling employees to focus on strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Telecompaper

Dec

2nd

2025

05:55

B2B Tag

Microsoft widens use of Marvell's HSM tech to expand Azure security in Europe

Marvell Technology has announced that Microsoft is extending its use of Marvell's LiquidSecurity hardware security modules (HSMs) to support additional cloud-based security services for Azure customers in Europe. The expansion builds on existing deployments in Asia and North America and follows Marvell securing eIDAS and Common Criteria EAL4+ certifications for LiquidSecurity earlier in the year.

Telecompaper

Dec

2nd

2025

05:03

New Offerings, Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Omnicom Downsizes But OmniPlusses; VCs Aren’t Buying Dotcoms

Agents Of Change Shrinking is a necessary part of growth – that is, according to Omnicom, which is consolidating after absorbing fellow holding company IPG. IPG had already cut thousands of jobs prior to the merger, and now Omnicom estimates that about 4,000 more positions will be eliminated.

AdExchanger

Nov

28th

2025

08:16

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

AI Ethics Committees: Internal vs. External Representation

AI risks are growing—so should ethics committees include outside experts for independence and trust? Many leaders now see hybrid governance as the future. AI adoption is increasing across industries, and this growth brings new ethical considerations and public attention.

AiThority

Nov

28th

2025

07:21

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Zenzero and Microsoft urge UK businesses to build data resilience as AI adoption accelerates

Zenzero, one of the UK’s largest Microsoft Solutions Partners, and QuoStar (a Zenzero company), hosted Driving data forward, an executive event focused on helping organisations strengthen their data foundations to support safe and effective AI adoption.

AiThority

Nov

21st

2025

07:33

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Credo AI Now Available in Microsoft Marketplace

Credo AI announced that its AI governance platform of the same name is now available in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet their business needs.

AiThority

Microsoft's customers primarily consist of food and Beverage Services, software Development and telecoms companies. Examples of Microsoft's customers include The Coca-Cola Company, Vodafone and Amdocs. Microsoft has commercial and technical partners like Oracle, AT&T and Vodafone. Examples of Microsoft's suppliers include Nokia, NEP Group and Barco.

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