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Microsoft unlocks collaboration features by bringing Neat into MDEP

Paul Hill — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:48:01 +0000

Neat just joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP). This strategic move combines Neat's design-forward devices with MDEP's enterprise fundamentals. Read more...

Microsoft warns of 600M daily cyberattacks with rising AI sophistication

Paul Hill — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:38:01 +0000

Microsoft reveals a staggering 600 million cyberattacks daily, with both cybercriminals and nation-states increasingly utilizing generative AI to enhance their operations. Read more...

Tor Project welcomes Tails OS to improve user privacy and security

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:54:01 +0000

The Tor Project has announced Tails OS will join its structure to enhance privacy. This collaboration aims to deliver better security solutions for users in high-risk environments. Read more...

Microsoft Forms finally enables collaboration feature for Microsoft account holders

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:16:01 +0000

Microsoft Forms now allows collaboration among Microsoft account holders. Users can create a Microsoft form, generate a shareable link, and invite others with Microsoft accounts to edit. Read more...

Apple Car may still be a thing as reports suggest it's discussing partnership with Rivian

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 07 May 2024 12:06:01 +0000

If the latest reports are to be believed, then all hopes aren't lost for the Apple Car, as supply chain sources hint that Apple is in talks with EV maker Rivian for a potential partnership. Read more...

Project for the Web gets highly requested feature to boost collaboration

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is allowing Project for the Web users to access and edit shared projects. This highly requested feature will be rolled out gradually with access coming first then editing capabilties. Read more...

Slack is currently facing an outage for users worldwide

Mehrotra A — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:50:11 +0000

If you are not able to access Slack right now then you are not alone. The collaboration app is currently facing a worldwide outage and the company is investigating the issue to mitigate the problem. Read more...

Instagram's collaborative collections let you keep shared posts with friends in one place

Anushe Fawaz — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:54:02 +0000

Instagram has made a new change to its collections feature that came out in 2017. Now, the social media platform is letting users make "Collaborative Collections" with their friends. Read more...

Microsoft Teams mobile to get new Chat Dashboard, ability to attach cloud content

Rahul Naskar — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:34:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on two important changes for Teams mobile users, including an updated Chat details page, and the ability to attach cloud files in chat and channel. They are said to launch soon. Read more...

Realme may soon launch a 'really refreshing' Coca-Cola phone

Rahul Naskar — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:20:01 +0000

In a first, Realme may have collaborated with the world's number one soft drink brand Coca-Cola to release a 'really refreshing' Coca-Cola phone. Realme India has just started teasing the product. Read more...

Samsung and NAVER partner to develop semiconductors that handle AI jobs better

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:28:02 +0000

Samsung and NAVER are partnering up to make semiconductors more efficient at processing AI workloads. Samsung is good at hardware and NAVER develops AI algorithms - they aim to combine these talents. Read more...

Microsoft partners with BBC Earth to bring Frozen Planet II content to Minecraft

Usama Jawad — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has collaborated with BBC Earth to bring five free maps to Minecraft: Education and Bedrock editions to teach the importance of sustainability and climate change. The first map is now ready. Read more...

Microsoft introduces new Teams ringtone in collaboration with TikTok influencer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has partnered up with a popular TikTok influencer to create a snappy remix of the default Teams ringtone. The new ringtone is now available for everyone to use but is not the default option. Read more...

Microsoft is adding a bunch of new features to Whiteboard soon

Usama Jawad — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed a bunch of nifty new capabilities coming to Whiteboard soon. The digital canvassing software is getting enhancements in terms of the UX, transparency, and collaboration. Read more...

Twitter testing CoTweet, allowing two people to co-author a tweet

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:10:01 +0000

Twitter is allowing two accounts to jointly post a Tweet. The CoTweet feature allows a person to tag another person. The co-authored Tweet is posted with two profile pictures and usernames. Read more...

You can now open new chats in a separate window in Microsoft Teams

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:50:01 +0000

In the latest update on Teams for Desktop, Microsoft has added the ability for users to get a new window pop up whenever they chat with a new person which is great for multi-tasking. Read more...

Microsoft announces major update for Whiteboard, focuses on collaboration and unification

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:08:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced a major update for its Whiteboard app that will introduce features like laser pointers and collaborative cursors across a single and unified Whiteboard experience. Read more...

Microsoft details new sharing experience improvements coming to Microsoft 365 apps

Abhay V — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:24:01 +0000

Microsoft today detailed a bunch of improvements that it will be bringing to the sharing experience to OneDrive, SharePoint, and more. These include access permissions and link-sharing improvements. Read more...

Death Stranding and Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration announced for PC

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:01 +0000

A collaboration has been announced for industry veteran Hideo Kojima's latest creation, Death Stranding. The PC version of the game has gotten a new patch featuring Cyberpunk 2077-related items. Read more...

Cisco Webex vulnerabilities allowed "ghost" users to go undetected in meetings, fixed

Abhay V — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:40:01 +0000

IBM researchers discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco's Webex that allowed attackers to join meetings without being detected, even after being expelled. The bugs have now been fixed. Read more...

Microsoft is partnering with Qualcomm to enhance AI and ML developer experience

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:02:01 +0000

Microsoft and Qualcomm are partnering to improve the development and deployment experience for developers using the respective technologies offered by the two firms to build AI and ML solutions. Read more...

Free download - Data's Inferno: How Data Teams Can Escape Report Factory Hell

News Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:46:01 +0000

You deliver a requested report to a business colleague, but they aren't happy; they claim you didn't effectively fill their request. Read about the six circles of report factory hell in this eBook. Read more...

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News Staff — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:46:01 +0000

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Microsoft and MSCI partner up to innovate in the global investment industry

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:34:01 +0000

The collaboration will see Microsoft leverage its Azure and AI technologies along MSCI's investment tools' portfolio. As such, the firms aim to accelerate innovation in the global investment industry. Read more...

Slack launches Connect, a new way for up to 20 organizations to chat in a channel

Abhay V — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:12:01 +0000

Slack today announced Connect, a new way for paid customers to collaborate with up to 20 organizations in a single channel. It will also get Outlook and Google Calendar integration in the future. Read more...

Slack and AWS join hands to enhance enterprise workforce collaboration

Ather Fawaz — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:34:01 +0000

Under the new multi-year agreement, many AWS resources like Amazon AppFlow and AWS Chatbot will be integrated with Slack. AWS will now be handling all of Slack's voice and video calls as well. Read more...

OneDrive brings new features to the details pane on the web for easier collaboration

Abhay V — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:36:01 +0000

OneDrive is bringing a few new features to the details and activity panes on the web. They now include a timeline of actions on files and allows users to easily view, navigate, and respond to actions. Read more...

Microsoft redesigns the board picker for its Whiteboard app on iOS

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:52:01 +0000

The Microsoft Whiteboard collaboration app has been updated on iOS today, adding a new design to its board picker that makes finding the boards you've been invited to join a breeze. Read more...

Microsoft collaboratively launches Accenture Microsoft Business Group to empower enterprises

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:58:01 +0000

Microsoft and Accenture have joined hands to create the Accenture Microsoft Business Group along with Avanade. This will be aimed toward creating new solutions to overcome digital disruption. Read more...

Slack updates its logo, promises other visual changes

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:26:01 +0000

Slack, the popular communication tool for organizations, has revamped its logo to be simpler and more adaptable to various scenarios. Other visual changes will arrive over time to match it. Read more...

Microsoft SharePoint for iOS gets support for @mention and more

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:00:02 +0000

Microsoft SharePoint has received a few updates today on the Apple App Store. The latest version of the collaboration app for iOS now lets you @mention a colleague, among other new features. Read more...

Microsoft Whiteboard adds background and pen options, keyboard compatibility

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:06:02 +0000

Microsoft's collaboration Whiteboard app is getting the background options promised last month, as well as new color and thickness options for the pen and the ability to write words with a keyboard. Read more...

Microsoft Whiteboard for iOS receives major updates for the first time since debut

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out the first batch of feature updates to its Whiteboard collaboration app for iOS today since launching it in September. It's also getting the usual performance and bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft Teams is now available for the Surface Hub

Ruel Revales — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially rolled out today the Teams app to the Surface Hub. The workspace collaboration app for the Hub was made available in preview for the Windows Insider Program in June. Read more...

Slack can now automatically revoke statuses after a set period of time

Boyd Chan — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:14:01 +0000

Over a year after having added the ability to set custom statuses in its client, Slack is now enabling users to automatically reset their availability status at a time of their choosing. Read more...

Hyperledger blockchain project passes 250 members mark

Paul Hill — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:44:01 +0000

The Hyperledger project, which was initiated by the Linux Foundation at the end of 2015, has just passed 250 members. Hyperledger brings entities together to advance different blockchain projects. Read more...

monday.com raises $50M in new funding round, unveils fresh collaboration tools

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:22:01 +0000

The team management startup said the new funding will be used for its efforts to develop more product integrations and expand its global footprint. Monday.com has offices in Tel Aviv and New York. Read more...

Hangouts Meet third-party integrations are now live for G Suite teams

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:52:05 +0000

Google says that G Suite users can now enable interoperability with third-party systems like Cisco, Polycom, and Skype for Business for Hangouts Meet a few weeks after the integration was announced. Read more...

Jamboard goes on sale in Australia and New Zealand for AU$7,999

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:06:01 +0000

Jamboard, Google's cloud-based collaborative whiteboard for G Suite customers, is now available to purchase in Australia and New Zealand for AU$7,999 with two styluses, an eraser, and a wall mount. Read more...

Microsoft and Thales collaborate to create a Defence Cloud solution for armed forces

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:00:01 +0000

The Thales Group has announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop a common Defence Cloud to be used by armed forces. Azure Stack is being used as the baseline system for this operation. Read more...