Microsoft | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Microsoft is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, specializing in software development and a wide range...
Microsoft is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, specializing in software development and a wide range of products and services including business software, cloud computing, gaming, and productivity tools. The company's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more through innovative technology. With a workforce of approximately 228,000 employees, Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and inclusivity.
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Redmond, Washington
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10,001+ employees
Industry
Software Development
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Business Software, Developer Tools, Home & Educational Software, Tablets, Search, Advertising, Servers, Windows Operating System, Windows Applications & Platforms, Smartphones, Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, Future of Work, Productivity, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Laptops, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Gaming, Developers, IT Professional
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🛍️ Microsoft Product and Pricing News
- Microsoft Outlook introduces dynamic AI-powered themes available with a Copilot license across all platforms.
- Microsoft introduced Dynamics 365, an AI-powered platform with Copilot capabilities to enhance customer experiences by uniting data across sales, marketing, and customer service.
- Microsoft has launched Magnetic-One, a multi-AI agent system built on its AutoGen framework, to automate complex tasks and address criticisms from Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.
- Microsoft has introduced new AI tools in Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare to reduce burnout by streamlining administrative tasks and improving data integration for healthcare professionals.
- Microsoft is rolling out its Copilot AI feature to Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and several Asian markets, along with a price increase.
- Microsoft might rebrand its AI features in Windows to 'Windows Intelligence,' potentially replacing the Copilot branding.
- On November 4, 2024, Microsoft announced 98 new items and changes in its roadmap, including enhancements in Teams, Microsoft 365 apps, OneDrive, Copilot, and Microsoft Purview, scheduled through 2025.
- Microsoft is building its first data centers using engineered timber to significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction materials.
👔 Microsoft CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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Director Microsoft Garage Ireland, enabling the culture of innovation
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Director Microsoft Azure, AI Hardware, Datacenter Finance
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Director of Strategic Initiatives & Generative AI[email protected]
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Cybersecurity Sr. Director[email protected]
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Chief AI Officer[email protected]
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Chief Architect[email protected]
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Chief Data Officer Microsoft Netherlands[email protected]
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Chief Digital Officer[email protected]
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Chief Architect[email protected]
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Chief Operating Officer[email protected]
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Vice President and UFO[email protected]
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Vice President, Dynamics 365 Business Central[email protected]
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Vice President[email protected]
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Vice President and CTO for Strategic Incubations[email protected]
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Senior Director[email protected]
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Microsoft Chief Executive EMEA Financial Services[email protected]
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Chairman and CEO[email protected]
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CEO, Microsoft AI[email protected]
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Founder and CEO[email protected]
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Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer[email protected]
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CFO[email protected]
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CFO Microsoft Africa[email protected]
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CFO Microsoft Netherlands[email protected]
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CFO[email protected]
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Chief Architect[email protected]
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CFO[email protected]
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GM, Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO[email protected]
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CTO for Automotive & Manufacturing[email protected]
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CTO, Startups & Digital Natives,[email protected]
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CTO for Data[email protected]
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Customer CTO[email protected]
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COO, Microsoft US Retail & Consumer Goods[email protected]
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Senior Director & Chief of Staff to COO, Microsoft Gaming (Xbox)
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Chief Operating Officer (COO), Microsoft Finland[email protected]
⚔️ Microsoft Alternatives and Competitors
- Apple |
- Amazon |
- Oracle |
- IBM |
- Salesforce |
- Cisco Systems |
- SAP SE |
- Zoom Video Communications |
- Sony |
- Samsung |
- Mozilla |
- Logitech International |
- ServiceNow |
- Fortinet |
- Axon
💼 Microsoft Hiring and Layoffs
- Richard Hull MBA has joined Microsoft as Cyber Security & Compliance Lead for Central Government, previously working at Fortinet as Major Accounts - Public Sector in the United Kingdom.
🤖 Microsoft Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Microsoft is collaborating with Brevan Howard, SK Telecom, and BCG on AptosAscend, a finance project achieving 30,000 transactions per second with sub-second latency.
📈 Microsoft Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Microsoft participated as an angel investor in Rabbitt AI's $2.1 million seed funding round in July.
- In Q3 2024, Microsoft ranked second in the global cloud market with a 20% share, despite a reclassification of Azure revenue affecting its market share in cloud infrastructure services.
- Microsoft's AI business has become its fastest-growing segment, reaching a $10 billion annual run rate, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting significant customer uptake of AI capabilities in products like Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 CoPilot.
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