Korea Telecom has partnered with Microsoft in a groundbreaking AI collaboration set to transform South Korea’s digital landscape. Over five years, AI-powered solutions will revolutionize finance, healthcare, and education. Leveraging KT’s data, they will develop localized AI models using OpenAI’s GPT-4o, enhancing both consumer and enterprise services.
Microsoft and BlackRock have announced the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership aiming to raise $30 billion for AI infrastructure, emphasizing new data centers and sustainable energy sources. This strategic collaboration between Microsoft and BlackRock targets enhancing American competitiveness and technological advancements.
Vodafone has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft, integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot AI across 68,000 employees to boost productivity and digital efficiency. Incorporating generative AI into various business areas will streamline tasks, allowing employees to focus on more creative endeavors.
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, offering enhanced data resilience and immutability features to ensure data integrity and security. With immutable backups and new support options, Veeam continues to lead in providing comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365 environments.
Microsoft and Lumen Technologies are revolutionizing their data centers to meet AI-driven demand with an enhanced network infrastructure. Leveraging Microsoft Cloud, this partnership aims to accelerate Lumen’s digital transformation. The collaboration underscores the importance of robust networks in supporting AI applications, promising efficiency and innovation in VoIP and technology sectors.
In an unexpected move, Microsoft and Apple have withdrawn plans to join OpenAI’s board amidst growing scrutiny over AI ethics. This decision underscores the increasing responsibilities AI companies face. Both tech giants remain deeply invested in AI, opting to prioritize their strategic projects and respond to regulatory pressures.
Proximus, a leading Belgian telecommunications operator, has announced a five-year partnership with tech giant Microsoft. This collaboration aims to migrate Proximus’ key platforms to Microsoft’s Azure cloud, significantly enhancing their AI capabilities.
Microsoft plans to invest €6.7 billion ($7.16 billion) in developing data centers in Aragon, Northeastern Spain. The tech giant has filed for a construction permit to establish its facilities near Zaragoza, according to the local Spanish newspaper El Heraldo.
Tollring, a leading developer of analytics software, has introduced its Analytics 365 AI-Powered Recording to the Microsoft Azure and AppSource marketplaces. This new feature enhances the Analytics 365 portfolio, providing comprehensive recording capabilities for Microsoft Teams. The AI-driven tool offers transcription, keyword detection, topic analysis, sentiment evaluation, and outcome analysis, allowing organizations to gain in-depth insights into customer interactions and behavior patterns.
Tech giant Microsoft is supercharging Sweden’s leap into the future with a hefty $3.2 billion investment. This two-year commitment will focus on expanding the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within the country.
