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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go 3 in India, price starts at Rs 80,999

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is available for pre-orders in India with introductory offers until November 8, with general availability starting from November 9

Fears about Amazon, Microsoft cloud computing dominance trigger UK probe

Concerns from regulators about the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in Britain's cloud computing market have triggered a investigation into the competitiveness of the key industry. The UK communications regulator Ofcom said Thursday that its yearlong study of the cloud communications services market found features that could limit competition. British businesses face barriers when they try to switch or use multiple cloud suppliers, it said. Cloud computing uses data centres around the world to store photos and emails or run software. It has become a vital service for many businesses, which turn to cloud providers to avoid the cost of buying expensive equipment and real estate to run their own data centres. Ofcom asked the UK antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority, to take a closer look at the 7.5 billion-pound ($9 billion) cloud market. The watchdog said it was opening an in-depth investigation that's expected to wrap up by April 2025. Some UK businesses have to

Amplus, Microsoft ink initial pact to enhance RE remote monitoring solution

Clean energy solution provider Amplus on Thursday said it has entered into an initial pact with Microsoft to enhance and market its renewable energy remote monitoring solution. The two companies signed a long-term Renewable Energy Agreement last year for a 100 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, the company said in a statement. Amplus is collaborating with Microsoft through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance and market Amplus's innovative Renewable Energy Remote Monitoring Solution, it stated. According to the statement, the strategic collaboration promises to usher in a transformative era in RE plant performance monitoring on the proposed future energy platform supported by Generative AI. "This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for both Amplus and the renewable energy industry. As part of this new collaboration, we are eager to harness the power of Generative AI and Large Language Models to set new standards for the co-development of the proposed future energy ...

Microsoft adds four more Indian languages to Microsoft Translator

With this recent addition, Microsoft Translator now supports a total of 20 Indian languages

Infosys partners with Microsoft to accelerate adoption of GenAI

Both companies will enable enterprises to take an AI-first approach and help improve operational efficiencies, drive revenue growth, and enable business transformation

Nasscom appoints Cognizant chairman, MD Rajesh Nambiar as new chairperson

Nambiar has previously served as the Vice Chairperson of Nasscom and will succeed Anant Maheshwari, Former President, of Microsoft India as its new chairperson

AI has to remain under human control, says Microsoft's Brad Smith

In a video interview, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, talks about the concerns around AI, the need to regulate it and the opportunity it brings

Many nations will look at India for AI regulation, says Microsoft

Microsoft has urged the government to categorise high-risk AI systems and to ensure that operators thoroughly test and monitor these systems concerning infrastructure control

Microsoft's Anant Maheshwari joins Honeywell's High Growth Regions division

As president and CEO of High Growth Regions, Anant Maheshwari will oversee operations in China, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and Latin America from September 4

Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari resigns, Irina Ghose becomes MD

Venkat Krishnan, who was heading partnerships, has been promoted to head the government business unit

Microsoft India prez Anant Maheshwari steps down, COO Irina Ghose elevated

Maheshwari's exit comes amidst the rejig among top-level executives at the software company; COO Irina Ghose has been promoted to managing director of India

How 'marathoner' Irina Ghose of Microsoft India runs at her own pace

Ghose takes the position of MD in India at a time when India Inc is seriously looking at embracing artificial intelligence (AI)-led innovation and implementation

Select Microsoft users to get peek into AI 'game changer' for office work

The Redmond, Washington-based company said it had received an "overwhelming feedback" from the earliest 20 customers using Copilot

Microsoft Bing AI Copilot: Multimodal input, plug-ins and more in the works

Microsoft said it is opening up Bing to more people by making its AI Copilot available in open preview, which essentially means no more waitlist for trial

Microsoft's single day earnings surge to add record $151 bn in value

If the gains hold, the company will add $151 billion in market value, the most in the company's history, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Nasscom appoints Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari as Chairperson

IT industry's apex trade body Nasscom on Tuesday announced the appointment of Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India as its chairperson for 2023-24

Nasscom appoints Microsoft's Anant Maheshwari as new chairperson

Rajesh Nambiar will be 2023-24 vice chairperson at group that represents India's IT services sector

Telecom, technology firms lock horns over 6GHz spectrum with 5G-like speed

Currently, the 6GHz band is used by the Indian Space Research Organisation to conduct satellite operations

Microsoft adds AI-powered Bing to SwiftKey keyboard app for Android, iPhone

Microsoft also announced the new versions of its existing integrations across Bing, Skype, Microsoft Start, and Microsoft Edge apps. Below are the details

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro: Lightweight laptop lifted by ecosystem benefits

From compact design to responsive screen and swift performance, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ticks all the right boxes. It is, however, the connected ecosystem benefits that gives it edge over others