AWS was against it
Microsoft has become a new member of CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers of Europe) – the very association that recently took legal action against the company’s licensing practices. However, the decision to admit the 39th member was not well received everywhere.
Office Apps
Microsoft is stepping up the pressure on Windows 10 users: from October 2025, Microsoft 365 applications will no longer be officially supported under the discontinued operating system. The software company is therefore urging users to switch to Windows 11.
Microsoft's next-generation data center
Microsoft has unveiled a new data center design that is optimized for AI workloads and uses no water for cooling.
"Star Blizzard"
Microsoft and the US judiciary have succeeded in striking a blow against a Russian hacker group targeting journalists and non-governmental organizations.
AI software
Microsoft wants to make its Copilot AI software more of a personal assistant for users.
In future, Copilot will be able to read out a summary of the latest news and hold conversations with people, among other things.
"Recall"
Following criticism, Microsoft is introducing further restrictions for the Windows search function “Recall”, which is supposed to save screen recordings every few seconds.
Among other things, “Recall” will not record passwords and credit card numbers, the Windows company announced.
New Azure tool
Microsoft has introduced a tool called “Correction”. This innovation, which is part of the Azure AI Studio, promises not only to detect errors in AI-generated content, but also to correct them automatically.
Three Mile Island
Microsoft is an AI pioneer, but the technology requires an enormous amount of electricity.
In order not to jeopardize its climate targets, the software company relies on nuclear power – from a plant with a history.
Partner companies are facing changes
Microsoft is planning a significant cut in its partner program: The popular Microsoft Action Pack and the Microsoft Learning Pack will be discontinued on 21 January 2025.
This decision could have far-reaching consequences for many partner companies.
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