Occupying center stage at Ignite 2023 was Microsoft Copilot, the company’s virtual assistant and umbrella brand for its AI capabilities. At the event, Microsoft introduced hybrid work capabilities infused with GenAI that touch multiple Microsoft 365 apps, offer diverse functionality, and are well positioned, according to research conducted by GlobalData, a leadingRead More…

Microsoft is reimagining cloud infrastructure to ensure optimisation across every layer of its hardware and software stack with over 100 news announcements unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2023. The advancements touch on multiple layers of an AI-forward strategy, from adoption to productivity to security, all designed to empower Microsoft customers, partners, and developersRead More…

AVEVA has expanded its strategic collaboration with Microsoft to further strengthen both companies’ data integration platforms to better prepare customers to incorporate AI in key industries across the world. The agreement will see an even closer synergy between industrial cloud platform AVEVA Connect and data analytics solution Microsoft Fabric, whichRead More…

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella visited the UAE today to experience first-hand how the latest advancements in cloud and AI are supporting UAE organisations across every industry. While speaking at the Microsoft ‘AI, a New Era’ event, Nadella met with local business leaders, government officials and developersRead More…

At its Cyber Security Awareness event on October 26, Tarsus On Demand showcased a modern strategy for cybersecurity: The necessity of a collective, ecosystem-based defence. The event, featuring insightful presentations from leading vendors including ESET, Acronis, Mimecast, Microsoft, emphasised the seamless integration of these premier security products within Tarsus On Demand’s portfolioRead More…

Redington has highlighted its key role in extending the reach of Microsoft Security solutions through its Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) brand, DigiGlass, at GITEX Global last week. This collaboration leverages Microsoft’s substantial investments in cybersecurity and combines them with DigiGlass’s strengths, positioning both entities as leaders in delivering cutting-edgeRead More…

Veritas Technologies has announced that Microsoft has become the first Veritas 360 Defense partner to achieve Veritas REDLab Validation for its security solutions. After testing Microsoft Defender with real-world malware in its REDLab isolated test laboratory, Veritas has certified the solution for secure integration into the Veritas Alta cloud dataRead More…

Microsoft has expanded its long-term partnership with Majid Al Futtaim with a new strategic agreement that will enhance Majid Al Futtaim’s operations across the retail, real estate, and entertainment sectors by utilizing Microsoft’s robust suite of technologies and services. Both organizations will be working together on a number of strategicRead More…

Microsoft has unveiled Azure Data Manager for Energy, an enterprise-grade OSDU Data Platform solution that enables the efficient development of software applications for energy companies. Launched on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2023, Azure Data Manager for Energy rapidly ingests data from aRead More…

Intwo, a global renowned full-service cloud provider of Microsoft technology, has achieved the prestigious 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award. Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank Intwo in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members haveRead More…

Oracle and Microsoft have announced Oracle Database@Azure, which gives customers direct access to Oracle database services running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and deployed in Microsoft Azure datacenters. Oracle Database@Azure delivers all the performance, scale, and workload availability advantages of Oracle Database on OCI with the security, flexibility, and best-in-classRead More…