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Microsoft inks licensing deal with cloud gaming provider Boosteroid

Microsoft inks licensing deal with cloud gaming provider Boosteroid: Microsoft has reached an agreement to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform, the company’s latest move to appease antitrust regulators who are investigating its acquisition of game maker Activision Blizzard. March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz More About The Microsoft’s deal […]

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Microsoft Invests $10 Billion in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI

Microsoft Invests $10 Billion in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI: Microsoft and OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT, have announced a new multiyear, multibillion dollar investment. Microsoft Corp. will be making a $10 billion worth investment in OpenAI, the research lab behind the famous ChatGPT and DALL-E. After Microsoft’s prior investments in 2019 and 2021, this agreement

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Microsoft join ONDC to launch a shopping app in India

Microsoft becomes the first global Big Tech Company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). ONDC is an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. Microsoft has intended to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year. Initially, the network began its pilot in Delhi, Bengaluru,

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Microsoft launches ‘Startups Founders Hub’ platform

Microsoft said on Thursday that it has launched Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in India, to empower early-stage startup founders in India with over $300,000 worth of benefits and credits, including free access to the technology, tools, and resources from the tech giant and partners. The initiative will help the Startups to gain mentorship and skilling opportunities with industry experts

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Sonata Software partners with Microsoft for its launch of ‘Microsoft Cloud’

Sonata Software, a global IT Services, and Technology Solutions Company, partners with Microsoft in its launch of ‘Microsoft Cloud for Retail’, further strengthening its offerings to the retail industry. The company has been a partner with Microsoft for over three decades. The ‘Microsoft Cloud for Retail’ collaboration is expected to further strengthen the relationship. Sonata Software delivers solutions

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Microsoft to acquire video gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 bn

Microsoft said it agreed to buy video game company Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion all-cash deal, making it the third-largest gaming company in the world. The deal, which is expected to close in the fiscal year 2023, will accelerate the growth in Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, personal computer, console and cloud, and “will

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Microsoft launches cybersecurity skilling program in India

Microsoft launched a cybersecurity skilling programme that aims to skill over one lakh learners by 2022 as part of efforts to address the skills gap and empower India’s workforce for a career in digital security. The program is designed to provide a hands-on experience to learners in the fundamentals of security, compliance and identity. Microsoft will conduct these

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Microsoft surpasses Apple to become the world’s most valuable company

Apple Inc.’s stock plunged on October 29, 2021, propelling Microsoft Corp. to the top of the world’s stock market by market capitalization. At market close, Apple stood at about $2.46 trillion while Microsoft reached nearly $2.49 trillion. Apple had held the top position for more than a year.

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Microsoft launches AI Innovate initiative to empower startups in India

Tech giant Microsoft launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support startups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. The new program is open for both B2B and B2C startups, from diverse

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Satya Nadella-led Microsoft team wins 2021 C.K. Prahalad Award

Indian American Satya Nadella, the Microsoft CEO, is among the corporate leaders to receive this year’s prestigious C K Prahlad award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership, along with three other top leaders of Microsoft. Apart from Nadella, Microsoft’s President and Vice-Chair Brad Smith, Chief financial officer Amy Hood and chief environment officer Lucas Joppa have shared the award for Global Business

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