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Microsoft launches Project Gecko to produce AI systems in low-resourced languages
Microsoft has unveiled Project Gecko, a research-driven initiative aimed at producing cheaper, localised generative AI systems for populations under‑represented in current models , starting with smallholder farmers in Kenya and India.
Vodafone appoints Microsoft’s Pilar López as new CFO
Today, Vodafone Group has announced that it has appointed Microsoft’s Pilar López as Chief Financial Officer.
du and Microsoft sign AE $2 billion hyperscaler deal
News The facility will be delivered in phases and is aimed at meeting rising demand for AI, cloud, and digital services in the region UAE operator du has unveiled plans for a new hyperscale data centre worth AED 2 billion ($544.54 million) with Microsoft confirmed...
CSA Cyber joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
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Microsoft earmarks $80bn for AI data centres in 2025
In a blog post titled on Friday titled ‘The Golden Opportunity for American, Microsoft CEO Brad Smith confirmed that the company is “on track to invest approximately $80 billion to build out AI-enabled datacenters” in 2025.
Nokia and Microsoft expand data centre partnership
Nokia has extended its agreement with Microsoft for another five years to supply routers and switches for Azure data centres. The collaboration builds on Nokia’s work with open-source SONiC software, including advancements for high-capacity data centre networks, said the companies in a press release.
NASA and Microsoft partner to simplify access to Earth science data
NASA has collaborated with Microsoft to develop ‘Earth Copilot’, an AI-powered tool designed to make data discovery more straightforward. Built using Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, the tool allows users to interact with NASA’s datasets through plain language queries.
Microsoft announces €4.3 billion investment in Italian AI data centres
Microsoft has announced plans to invest €4.3 billion over the next two years in Italy to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure. As part of the initiative, Microsoft will also train over 1 million Italians in digital skills by 2025, aiming to support economic growth and tackle demographic challenges.
Korea Telecom and Microsoft sign multibillion-dollar AI partnership
South Korean telco Korea Telecom (KT) and Microsoft have announced a five-year, multibillion-dollar partnership to drive AI innovation across the country. The collaboration will bring AI-powered solutions to over 650,000 businesses and 17 million consumers, with a focus on industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, the companies have said.
Microsoft partners with Lumen to revamp data centres as AI demand soars
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) have announced a partnership that will use the Microsoft Cloud to further drive Lumen’s digital transformation.
CallTower partners with Tollring to deliver advanced call analytics on Microsoft Teams
CallTower’s Analytics 365 unlocks data intelligence, empowering businesses with real-time call analytics and insights for Microsoft Teams Operator Connect
Microsoft to invest $7.16 bn in Spanish data centres
According to a report from local Spanish newspaper El Heraldo, Microsoft has applied for a construction permit to build its data centres near Zaragoza, in the Northeast of the country.
CMA backs down on Microsoft and AWS over cloud market power
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on its investigation into the UK’s public cloud infrastructure services (cloud services).
Microsoft to build £106m Leeds data centre
Microsoft has announced that it will build a huge data centre on the outskirts of Leeds, on a site costing £106.6 million. The deal was announced by Rotherham based property development group Harworth, who said the deal was the largest in its history.
Microsoft pours $3.2 bn in Swedish cloud infrastructure
Microsoft has announced today that it will invest 33.7 billion Swedish crowns ($3.21 billion) to expand its cloud and AI operations in Sweden over the next two years. The investment is Microsoft’s largest-ever commitment to Sweden.
Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce form sustainability coalition
Tech giants Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce have joined together to form the ‘Symbiosis Coalition’, which pledges to reduce the companies’ carbon footprint by supporting nature restoration projects.
Telefonica Tech inks cybersecurity deal with Microsoft
Telefonica Tech, the digital services arm of the Spanish telco, has announced a new partnership with Microsoft to provide next-generation cybersecurity services to companies around the world.
Microsoft advises China-based AI employees to relocate as geopolitical tensions flare
Microsoft is asking around 800 China-based staff working in cloud-computing and AI to consider relocating, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Microsoft announces $3.3bn Wisconsin AI investment
This week, Microsoft has been joined by US President Joe Biden to announce plans to build a $3.3 billion data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
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