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High attrition, employee cost casts spell on IT stks; buy on dips: Analysts
The nervousness in the IT stocks, analysts believe, is on account of rising employee costs at a time the business growth has been modest year-on-year in the December 2021 quarter (Q3FY22)
 "High attrition, employee cost casts spell on IT stks; buy on dips: Analysts")
Windows 11 adoption happening twice as fast as Windows 10, says data
In October, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11 to the masses and now a new data has revealed that more people are upgrading to Windows 11
 "Windows 11 adoption happening twice as fast as Windows 10, says data")
35 US states, Microsoft back Epic Games in its fight against Apple
A coalition of 35 US state Attorneys General, Microsoft and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have come forward to support Fortnite maker Epic Games's ongoing court battle with Apple.
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Cloud biz helps Microsoft's December quarter sales go past $50 billion
The results beat predictions from analysts
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Microsoft offers strong forecast driven by cloud computing unit
The outlook soothed concerns about growth from the results of the holiday quarter, and shares erased earlier after-hours losses, trading 3% above the closing price
 "Microsoft offers strong forecast driven by cloud computing unit")
Tech giant Microsoft to add support for hyperlinks feature to Excel
Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly adding support for hyperlinks feature to Excel.
Sony wants Microsoft to ensure that Call of Duty stays across platforms
Sony, which saw its stock tanked after Microsoft acquired gaming company Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, said it expects to ensure that games like Call of Duty remain available across platforms
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LIVE: Delhi govt fixes maximum price for RT-PCR tests in pvt labs at Rs 300
Rapid antigen test to detect Covid to be done at Rs 100, says govt
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Microsoft, Telangana seal deal for Rs 15,000-cr data centre in Hyderabad
Telangana is one of the few states that came out with a data centre policy in India, way back in 2016
Microsoft takes pre-orders for Surface Pro 8 in India, sale begins Feb 15
Alongside the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, the Surface Pro 7+ will be available at select retail stores and online on Amazon and Reliance Digital from February 15
 "Microsoft takes pre-orders for Surface Pro 8 in India, sale begins Feb 15")
World Bank chief flays Microsoft's $69 bln, questions capital allocation
David Malpass says more capital needed to flow into poor countries, but such allotments have been disrupted.
Top headlines: Microsoft, Telangana seal deal; Budget may give tax breaks
Microsoft and the Telangana government have finalised a deal to set up a Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Hyderabad
Activision sexual misconduct fallout prompted Microsoft to pursue deal
The goal, according to a person familiar with the matter, was to offer support to a key partner and make it clear that Microsoft had concerns about the treatment of women at Activision
Microsoft-Activision deal may face scrutiny by antitrust enforcers in US
Microsoft Corporations proposed $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. is likely to receive a close look from antitrust enforcers in US, in tech sector, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Microsoft brings next-generation AR headset HoloLens 2 to India
Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its mixed reality headset HoloLens 2 is now available in India.
Sony loses $20 bn in market value on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
The blockbuster acquisition escalates Microsoft's spending spree to secure intellectual property assets for its Xbox Game Pass service, wiping $20 billion off Sony's valuation in a day.
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Microsoft's $69 bn gaming acquisition will bolster its Metaverse plans
Microsoft's acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion is yet another play by the tech giant to secure its stake in the nascent Metaverse
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Microsoft joins the game: What's all the hype about the Metaverse?
Microsoft cited the metaverse as a reason for buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Let's break down what that really means
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Top Headlines: Mallya faces eviction; Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard
The fugitive Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya is facing the prospect of a humiliating eviction from the luxury Central London home he currently occupies.
 "Top Headlines: Mallya faces eviction; Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard")
Destructive malware found in Ukraine govt agencies' systems: Microsoft
Microsoft Corp said in a blog post on Saturday it observed destructive malware in systems belonging to several Ukrainian government agencies and organisations
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