Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, SAP, and others trust Microsoft for their digital transformations Today, we’re announcing the availability of Azure in our new cloud regions in Germany. These new regions and our ongoing global expansion are in response to customer demand as more industry leaders choose Microsoft’s cloud services to further their digital transformations. As […]
Archives for September 2019
Satellite connectivity expands reach of Azure ExpressRoute across the globe
Staying connected to access and ingest data in today's highly distributed application environments is paramount for any enterprise. Many businesses need to operate in and across highly unpredictable and challenging conditions. For example, energy, farming, mining, and shipping often need to operate in remote, rural, or other isolated locations with poor network connectivity. With the […]
Microsoft’s connected vehicle platform presence at IAA, the Frankfurt Auto Show
This post was co-authored by the extended Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP) team. A connected vehicle solution must enable a fleet of potentially millions of vehicles, distributed around the world, to deliver intuitive experiences including infotainment, entertainment, productivity, driver safety, driver assistance. In addition to these services in the vehicle, a connected vehicle solution is […]
U.S. will sanction whoever purchases Iran’s oil: official
The United States will continue to impose sanctions on whoever purchases Iran’s oil or conducts business with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and no oil waivers will be re-issued, a U.S. official said on Sunday.
Greek PM outlines tax cuts in 2020, promises to stick to reforms
Greece’s conservative prime minister outlined tax cuts that will benefit businesses and austerity-hit Greeks next year and promised to continue reforms which he said would help the country gain credibility after a huge debt crisis.
Exclusive: Banco do Brasil, UBS in advanced talks for investment banking joint venture – sources
Brazilian state-controlled lender Banco do Brasil SA and UBS Group AG are in advanced talks about an investment banking joint venture that could be signed as soon as next month, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Article: Data Analytics in the World of Agility
Is it all about customer-centric business, or is there any data left? Can we integrate data analytics and customer empathy? This article explores how we can move towards a more customer-centric business and what information we require in order to understand the most valuable thing we have: our customer. By Almudena Rodriguez Pardo
Does AI Competence Matter?
AI and machine learning are becoming more commonplace, but the people using such systems may not be qualified to operate them.
How Do Companies Maximize the Impact of AI & Automation?
Here are three ways IT leaders can ensure ethical deployment of AI and automation as well as achieve a positive impact on the organization.
Facebook launches dating service in United States
Facebook Inc is launching its dating services in the United States, the social network said on Thursday, sending its shares up 2%.