This post was co-authored by Omar Aftab, Partner Director of Program Management, Power Virtual Agents. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling organizations to improve their business in areas like customer service and employee engagement by automating some of the most commonly requested services, which frees up employees to take on more value-adding activities. While the […]
Archives for 2019
Asian stocks drop as Trump’s new tariffs revive trade gloom
Asian shares fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stunned markets by imposing tariffs on imports from Brazil and Argentina, rekindling fears over global trade tensions, while weak U.S. factory data added to the investor gloom.
Dollar on defensive over economy, U.S. trade war expansion
The dollar traded near a one-week low versus the yen on Tuesday and near the lowest in almost two weeks against the euro, on concern about weak U.S. manufacturing data and signs of new fronts in the U.S. trade war.
Former Malaysian PM Najib takes stand in 1MDB scandal-linked trial
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak took to the witness box for the first time on Tuesday to defend himself on criminal charges linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Microsoft OAuth Flaw Opens Azure Accounts to Takeover
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Deadline for health care information statements extended
The IRS announced Monday that it is extending the due dates for sending certain health care information statements to individuals as required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), P.L. 111-148 (Notice 2019-63). The IRS has extended the date every year since the PPACA’s requirement went into effect because a substantial number of […]
Faster and cheaper: SQL on Azure continues to outshine AWS
Over a million on-premises SQL Server databases have moved to Azure, representing a massive shift in where customers are collecting, storing, and analyzing their data. Modernizing your databases provides the opportunity to transform your data architecture. SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines allows you to maintain control over your database and operating system while still […]
Insecure Database Exposes Millions of Private SMS Messages
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Why DataOps is a Major Quality Trend for 2020
Take the DevOps concept a step further and see how DataOps can improve data quality and customer experiences.
Azure Cost Management updates – November 2019
Whether you're a new student, thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints and you need to know what you're spending, where, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Microsoft Azure Cost Management comes in. We're always looking for […]