A new delivery mechanism has been patented by Microsoft that allows for the delivery of products directly to receiving vehicles while they travel between two locations, reducing delivery times.
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Microsoft and TomTom have expanded their partnership. Azure will now be TomTom's cloud provider, while the Dutch company's location-based services such as traffic data will be used by Microsoft.
SwiftKey for Android has now been updated to include the auto-incognito mode brought to the beta version of the app a couple of weeks ago. Some other minor changes have been introduced as well.
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.
A newly published Microsoft patent shows that the company might be interested in introducing a browser plug-in to conserve computing resources. It would also presumably be different from ad blockers.
Microsoft's latest patent discloses a variety of techniques that can be used to centrally control the states of traffic control devices. These can essentially help prioritize movement of vehicles.
Microsoft has announced that several new features will be coming to Microsoft 365 in preparation for looming regulations. These include a new compliance center, improved data governance, and more.
Microsoft has recapped this month's updates to Microsoft 365. These feature new compliance and privacy tools, empowerment for Firstline Workers, Office 365 arriving on the Mac App Store, and more.
Microsoft is teaming up with U.S. state Vermont in order to help boost broadband connectivity and introduce several skill programs in rural areas. The collaboration is part of the Airband Initiative.
Google's Chatbase was first introduced as a chatbot analytics platform. It now also offers a service to model AI-powered virtual agents in order to drastically improve customer service experiences.
Vikendi, PUBG's new map, is now available to play for Xbox One users along with a Survivor Pass DLC. The winter-themed map was released on PC last month, becoming the fourth playable map in the game.
Microsoft had made its largest ever pledge, committing $500 million to fix the Seattle housing crisis. Mayors of the nine largest cities around Seattle will also aim to increase affordable housing.
M12, Microsoft's venture capital arm, will be extending its investments to India. The first startup that will be invested in under this expansion is Innovaccer, a healthcare data platform company.
Today, further details have emerged regarding Microsoft's five-year enterprise services contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, along with an official announcement from the tech giant.
As part of a campus modernization project, Microsoft has now begun the deconstruction phase which will see buildings being demolished over the next few months in favor of a more sustainable structure.