Microsoft

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Microsoft Corporation, also known as Azure, is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1975, it is publicly owned and has over 223,800 employees. The company produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Microsoft's main product is the Enterprise cloud, which generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2024.

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1975

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223,800

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Enterprise cloud

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Microsoft offers 7 products in the connectivity and cloud, ad tech, enterprise tech, telecoms tech and media tech industries. Microsoft's product portfolio comprises of RTB and programmatic, enterprise and telecoms software, generative AI, media cloud and storage and enterprise cloud.

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Microsoft's revenues were $245.1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Microsoft's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is cloud compute, which represents 100% of Microsoft's revenue.

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Dec

19th

2024

08:52

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence

Surf advises against use of Microsoft 365 Copilot due to potential privacy risks

The Dutch education and research network Surf is advising its members not to use Microsoft 365 Copilot for the time being, citing potential privacy risks with the AI tool. A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), carried out in collaboration with Privacy Company, shows that Microsoft is insufficiently transparent about how it processes personal data. The researchers said it was unclear what personal data was specifically collected and stored by Microsoft about the AI tool's use.

Telecompaper

Dec

18th

2024

15:08

New Offerings, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Microsoft Trained Small Language Models To Process, Understand Search Query Responses

by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, 65 minutes ago Microsoft improved Bing with new large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), which the company says helped to reduce latency and cost associated with hosting and running search.

MediaPost

Dec

13th

2024

14:42

New Offerings, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Microsoft Updates Tracking Across Households, Pauses FourSquare And AdSquare Tools

by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, 4 minutes ago Microsoft has introduced major support and regulatory updates to its advertising platform tool for household attribution, while temporarily pausing two measurement features. The two measurement features have or will be been paused.

MediaPost

Dec

12th

2024

09:50

Layoffs, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

What's going on with Microsoft's telecom biz?

Microsoft said it will no longer sell network functions in the telecom industry and will instead focus on providing platforms and AI services. The move builds on Microsoft's June job cuts to its Azure for Operators business and its recent sale of its Metaswitch business to Alianza.

EIN News

Dec

11th

2024

11:47

Hiring

Chandigarh University remains top choice for IT sector placements, 1,879 students hired by top MNCs in 2024

From Google, Microsoft to IBM, Cognizant & TCS, top IT companies offer jobs to Chandigarh University's computer science students, Rs 51.54 LPA Highest Salary Package CHANDIGARH, India , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Top global brands in Information Technology (IT) sector recruit only from primer institutions in India and Chandigarh University (CU), India's number 1 private university, has become the preferred destination for IT majors for hiring fresh talent.

PR Newswire

Dec

11th

2024

06:14

New Offerings

Microsoft unveils data centre designs that consume zero water for cooling

Microsoft said that beginning in August 2024 launched a new data centre design that optimises AI workloads and consumes zero water for cooling. By adopting chip-level cooling solutions, Microsoft said it can deliver precise temperature control without water evaporation.

Telecompaper

Dec

10th

2024

16:36

Business Expansion, Partnerships and Alliances, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Orange Morocco adds Microsoft Azure to cloud portfolio

Orange Morocco has partnered with Microsoft to expand its range of cloud managed services. The operator's B2B customers can now opt for the Microsoft Azure platform and take advantage of its capabilities in terms of AI (Artificial Intelligence), data analysis, storage and cyber security. A team of local experts will help clients make the most of Microsoft Azure, said Orange, for example supporting the migration to the platform from existing infrastructure.

Telecompaper

Dec

10th

2024

14:51

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Rubrik Data Security Posture Management Unblocks AI Adoption with Single Platform

Rubrik Security Cloud (RSC) now combines Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Cyber Recovery capabilities within a single, trusted Cyber Resilience platform Simplified DSPM deployment for current customers provides near real-time views into data proliferation to reduce sensitive data exposure risk Utilizes Microsoft MIP labeling to classify data and identify risks across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments Sensitive data exposure is a top concern given the volume and types of data consumed by generative AI (Gen AI).

AiThority

Dec

10th

2024

07:29

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Infobip and Microsoft to introduce AI Hub

Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Infobip and Microsoft to bring a conversational AI tool called AI Hub to the Qatar market. A recent industry event brought together Qatar's private and government sectors to explore how AI Hub can upgrade customer experiences and redefine engagement.

Telecompaper

Dec

4th

2024

15:02

Business Expansion

Microsoft completes construction on three sites for Saudi Azure zones

Microsoft announced the completion of construction of all three Azure availability zones in its data centre region in Saudi Arabia, with availability anticipated in 2026. Located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, each of the three Azure availability zones features independent power, cooling, and networking infrastructure.

Telecompaper

Dec

4th

2024

12:30

Management Changes

Laham takes over as head of Microsoft Brazil in January

Priscyla Laham will become the new president of Microsoft Brazil in January 2024, succeeding Tania Cosentino. Cosentino will transition to a regional role as general manager of Microsoft Latin America's security sales.

Telecompaper

Dec

4th

2024

09:30

Management Changes

Google Cloud Benelux MD to take up new position at Microsoft Netherlands

Microsoft Netherlands has appointed Joris Schoonis its new general manager from April 2025. Schoonis has been the managing director of Google Cloud Benelux since May 2020. In his new position at Microsoft, he will succeed Anke den Ouden, who plans to pursue new personal goals, according to Microsoft head of EMEA Ralph Haupter, on his LinkedIn page. Before joining Google, Schoonis worked at MessageBird, Salesforce and Oracle, among other firms.

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

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