Microsoft misses deadline for secure EU Azure By Craig Hale published 16 May 25 Microsoft agreed to make an EU-specific version of Azure to support competition following a CISPE complaint, but it failed.
Microsoft 365 and Azure revenues push company results to another record high By Craig Hale published 1 May 25 Microsoft quarterly revenue is up 13%
A shockingly high amount of Microsoft code is now written by AI, CEO Satya Nadella admits By Craig Hale published 2 May 25 Microsoft joins Google by confirming a significant portion of its code is now written by AI, not humans.
Microsoft hits back against UK competition lawsuits, slams AWS and Google once again By Craig Hale published 5 March 25 Microsoft is arguing its case against the CMA’s Provisional Decision Report, slamming AWS and Google too
Copilot Pro for Excel review By Ian Betteridge published 27 February 25 The surprise hit of the package, Copilot Pro for Excel is a great tool for less savvy users
Hate Windows 11? Just make sure you aren't falling for fake download sites hosting upgrade dodgy bypass tools By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 3 November 25 Windows 11 bypass tools like Flyoobe are being copied to trick unsuspecting users.
Could this be bigger than OpenAI? Microsoft invests billions in French startup — Mistral AI is a multilingual maestro that's almost as good as ChatGPT 4 By Wayne Williams published 3 March 24 Microsoft has invested heavily in French AI startup Mistral AI.
Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live – we're on the ground with all the latest news By Philip Berne, John-Anthony Disotto last updated 4 April 25 Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live: Everything you need to know about the upcoming AI event as we celebrate 50 years of Seattle's tech giant.
Microsoft will expand bug bounties - even on programs without official payouts By Craig Hale published 15 December 25 Any dodgy code affecting Microsoft's products and services will now be covered under the 'In Scope by Default' bug bounty program.
Microsoft facing its biggest US FTC antitrust investigation yet By Craig Hale published 28 November 24 The FTC is unhappy with Microsoft’s practices and dominance across the cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity industries.
Microsoft announces its own Black Hat-like hacking event with big rewards for AI security By Ellen Jennings-Trace, Sead Fadilpašić published 20 November 24 Microsoft will offer top-level bug bounties at its own BlackHat-esque security event.
Microsoft is fighting hard to avoid cloud antitrust claims in Europe By Craig Hale published 14 July 25 Microsoft is busy trying to reach an agreement with European cloud providers, with a submission is under review.
Microsoft accused of creating a monopoly on US government systems through free upgrades By Craig Hale published 18 November 24 Microsoft reportedly offered the US government $150m in free cybersecurity services, and injected consultants into agencies.
Microsoft says that it is making progress in its Secure Future Initiative — but there is still work to do By Benedict Collins published 19 November 24 Microsoft has made progress in the SFI, and has backed up its claims with numbers. But there is still work to do.
Microsoft says it will spend billions this year as AI moves pay off By Craig Hale published 31 July 25 Microsoft's capital expenditure is set for a huge rise as it ups AI and other infrastructure spending.
Microsoft pledges it will make WinUI "truly open source" - but don't hold your breath By Craig Hale published 6 August 25 Microsoft wants to make WinUI open source, but there are some major hurdles in the way first including its tie to Windows code.
I've been covering Microsoft, DOS, and Windows since the 1980s, and Microsoft turning 50 is more important than you think By Lance Ulanoff published 3 April 25 On the eve of its 50th anniversary, I have decades of Microsoft memories.
Microsoft accused of overcharging UK businesses in £1 billion legal claim By Craig Hale published 4 December 24 Unfair Windows Server software pricing has disproportionately affected UK SMBs, suit claims.
Microsoft's Chinese joint-venture set to halt operations, lay off staff By Craig Hale published 8 April 25 Microsoft’s joint venture in China has halted operations, laying off 2,000 workers in the process.
Microsoft says it would take the US to court to protect European cloud operations By Craig Hale published 1 May 25 Microsoft says it'll take "all legal avenues available" to ensure it continues to serve European customers.
Barclays signs major Microsoft Copilot deal - over 100,000 workers set for major AI boost By Ellen Jennings-Trace, Mike Moore last updated 9 June 25 Barclays and Microsoft sign major Copilot partnership deal.
Microsoft says it found out about FTC probe by watching the news By Craig Hale published 5 December 24 Microsoft finds out about FTC probe on the news.
Microsoft reveals massive financial growth once again, cloud and AI lead the way By Craig Hale published 30 January 25 Microsoft’s AI business annual revenue run rate now stands at $13 billion, up 175% year-over-year.
Microsoft is paying out some huge rewards for spotting AI security issues By Sead Fadilpašić published 25 April 25 You can earn up to $30,000 (and possibly more) for finding critical flaws in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platinum.
Microsoft unveils a whole host of new AI agents to solve even your trickiest business problems By Mike Moore published 19 November 24 Agents are set to give Microsoft 365 Copilot a whole new lease of life.
Copilot Pro for Outlook review By Ian Betteridge published 3 March 25 Of greatest use to people who are sent long, rambling emails or struggle to compose quick replies
Microsoft's latest partnership is set to give its AI workloads a major boost By Craig Hale published 25 July 24 Microsoft will use Lumen’s networking infrastructure to bolster its datacenters against the demands of AI.
ActiveX is now being blocked by default in Microsoft 365 By Craig Hale published 16 April 25 Microsoft will begin blocking ActiveX in Microsoft 365 apps beginning this month, citing improved security.
Copilot Pro for OneNote review By Tim Danton published 3 March 25 Don’t expect anything radical, but this is a handy enhancement for inveterate note-takers
BlackBerry and Microsoft are collaborating on something big, but it has nothing to do with smartphones By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 January 25 QNX and Microsoft partner on automotive project through cloud-based software-defined vehicle development.