The report, launched at GITEX Global 2024, found that Microsoft, its ecosystem and IT departments in customer companies will add 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy between 2024-28
The Abu Dhabi centre will collaborate with Microsoft’s global network of development centres to develop solutions in AI, cloud computing, and advanced cybersecurity
The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries
The Surface Pro 11 sets a new standard for versatility and performance in the hybrid-tablet/laptop market
The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition CoPilot+ PCs will be available in the UAE starting from August 27
Microsoft revealed that a distributed-denial-of-service cyberattack triggered the Azure cloud application outage in the US
Software giant Microsoft has outlined how big Friday’s outage was, but the company maintains that only 1 per cent of all its devices were impacted
In Saudi Arabia, the IA issued a statement in Arabic to confirm the integrity and safety of its systems and the systems of the sector
The global cyber outage has affected operations in different sectors internationally including at Spanish airports, US airlines and Australian media and banks
Microsoft’s cloud unit said it was currently investigating potential options its customers can take for mitigation
The TDRA warned users of the global IT outage and said it is closely monitoring the developing situation
The Germany capital city airport’s halt in operations comes as carriers, media companies, banks and telecoms firms around the world report system outages
Microsoft attributed the error to a recent update from CrowdStrike
The firm’s stunning surge over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology
Microsoft executives said the company welcomes a debate on a new legal framework governing the transfer of AI technology
Microsoft and G42 will work with the government of Kenya to design and operate the new East Africa cloud region as part of a trusted data zone
Copilot+ PCs will be able to handle more artificial-intelligence tasks without calling on cloud data centers
Microsoft’s approach to cybersecurity combines advanced AI, integrated security solutions, and a focus on compliance and flexibility
Both companies will support the establishment of a $1bn fund for developers to help drive innovation and competitiveness in the UAE and the broader region
The European Commission has been investigating Microsoft’s tying of Office and Teams since a 2020 complaint by Salesforce-owned competing workspace messaging app Slack
Suleyman will bring under one roof Microsoft’s consumer AI efforts such as its Copilot chatbot and the new Bing browser that uses the technology
The joint effort will focus on logistics, technology enablement and adoption within the SME and education sectors
Microsoft is widely seen as a frontrunner in the race for market dominance in the rollout of generative artificial intelligence
We are committed to helping the UAE realise the potential of the Microsoft Cloud to add $39bn to the UAE economy and generate almost 100,000 jobs
The new technology could one day have applications in cars, energy grids, and other places batteries are needed
The button will be seen on some new Windows 11 PCs in the run-up to and at the CES technology trade show
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