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Microsoft faces strong competition in various segments. In cloud computing, Amazon's AWS leads with 31% market share, followed by Microsoft Azure at 25% and Google Cloud at 11% (Q1 2024). In the desktop OS market, Microsoft Windows dominates with 72% share, while Apple's macOS holds 20% (February 2024). Other significant competitors include Oracle in database management and enterprise software, Salesforce in CRM, and various companies in AI and productivity software. The competitive landscape is dynamic, with rapid developments in AI, cloud services, and enterprise solutions driving innovation and market shifts.

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Microsoft Continues Expansion in Gaming and Technology

Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal

Phil Spencer Says Microsoft is Open for More Acquisitions

Microsoft president says China is closing tech gap with the West

Accenture, Microsoft and Avanade help enterprises reinvent business functions and industries with generative AI and Copilot

Microsoft's gaming chief, Phil Spencer, remains open to acquisitions and partnerships, especially in Asia, to diversify Microsoft's gaming presence. This includes a focus on the mobile gaming market and the development of new handheld devices. Microsoft has also partnered with Tencent on the mobile version of Age of Empires, which was released globally. Additionally, Microsoft is investing in AI technologies, such as the Copilot business transformation practice launched with Accenture and Avanade, to help enterprises reinvent their business functions and industries.

Microsoft Announces Plans for Handheld Xbox Device and Future Acquisitions

Xbox Handheld 'A Few Years Out,' Says Microsoft Gaming CEO; Hints At Cross-Platform Games, New Acquisitions

Microsoft Eyeing Further Acquisitions Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Confirms

Microsoft is still in the market for video game acquisitions

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that the company is working on a handheld Xbox device, which is still a few years away from release. The company is also working on improving the Xbox app and hinted at cross-platform games and new acquisitions, especially in Asia.

Microsoft Invests in Data Center Infrastructure in Charlotte Region

Microsoft makes headway on $1B investment in Charlotte region

Microsoft announced plans to invest $1 billion in three new data centers in Catawba County, Charlotte region. Site work has begun, with construction expected to take 18 to 24 months, and completion anticipated by spring 2025. Microsoft also purchased a 1,350-acre megasite in Person County, where another data center is expected to be built.

Microsoft Partners with Staffbase for Employee Communications Solutions

Staffbase Partners with Microsoft to Offer Employee Communications Solutions via Azure Marketplace

Microsoft and Staffbase have entered into a strategic partnership, making Staffbase's communication tools available through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. This partnership aims to help companies foster connected and engaged workplaces.

Microsoft Collaborates with the Vatican on AI-Enhanced 3D Model of St. Peter’s Basilica

PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model

Microsoft partnered with the Vatican to create a 3D digital model of St. Peter’s Basilica using AI technology from over 400,000 high-resolution images. This virtual platform provides worldwide access to the basilica and aids in conservation efforts. Additionally, Microsoft announced the launch of an educational Minecraft game exploring St. Peter’s Basilica expected in January 2025.

Microsoft Introduces Adapted AI Models for Industry

Microsoft introduces new adapted AI models for industry

Microsoft has introduced new AI models tailored to specific industry needs, collaborating with partners like Bayer and Siemens to fine-tune these models. The company offers these models through Azure AI Studio and Copilot Studio, enabling customers to create custom AI solutions.

Microsoft's $13 Billion AI Investment Praised by Wall Street

Microsoft's $13 billion AI Bet Called "Best Money Ever Spent" by Wall Street

Microsoft has invested $13 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant financial event. This investment includes a partnership with OpenAI and the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot in 70% of Fortune 500 companies. Wall Street has praised this investment as potentially one of the best ever made.

CISA Warns of Exploited Microsoft Zero-day Vulnerabilities

CISA Warns of Microsoft Zero-day Exploited in Attacks

CISA has issued a warning about two newly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, including CVE-2024-49039 and CVE-2024-43451. These vulnerabilities allow local privilege escalation and user data disclosure. CISA advises immediate mitigations or discontinuing the use of affected systems.

Microsoft Releases .NET 9 with Performance Enhancements and AI Support

Microsoft’s .NET 9 arrives, emphasizing performance, cloud, and AI

Microsoft has announced the general availability of .NET 9, featuring over 1,000 performance improvements and new capabilities for building cloud-native and AI-enabled applications. The release includes enhancements in Server GC, support for Arm64 SVE and Intel AVX10, and improvements in ASP.NET Core for better app security.

Microsoft's AI Impact and Transformation

How real-world businesses are transforming with AI

Microsoft commissioned a study with IDC to reveal that for every $1 invested in generative AI, organizations realize $3.70 in return. More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies are using Microsoft AI solutions to drive impact and shape their future. Microsoft's blog highlights over 200 examples of how organizations are using AI to enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, reshape business processes, and drive innovation.

Microsoft is a technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services including operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, gaming consoles, and hardware devices.

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Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. 

Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of more than 220,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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Discover how AI is making health care smarter and faster in June’s edition of The Monthly Tech-In. 🩺 

This month, we’ll introduce you to medical professionals utilizing the power of AI to drive innovation, detect cancers and enable more precise treatment.

Yesterday, CrowdStrike released an update that began impacting IT systems globally. We are aware of this issue and are working closely with CrowdStrike and across the industry to provide customers technical guidance and support to safely bring their systems back online.

Read an update on what we’ve done to help Microsoft customers recover from the recent CrowdStrike outage. Learn about our actions from the start of the incident and our collaboration with customers, cloud providers and others in the tech community. https://lnkd.in/gPBnrjyt

AI and flexible work are reshaping the workplace. Experience a Connected Workplace with Microsoft Teams, designed to adapt to your team's unique needs.

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Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business; Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for organizations and enterprise divisions. The Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; Nuance provides healthcare and enterprise AI solutions; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers enterprise support, Microsoft consulting, and nuance professional services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification on Microsoft products. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and Windows Internet of Things. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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