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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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Microsoft - Latest News and Updates

• Microsoft is offering a certified online master's program in AI tools with Barcelona Finance School and Founderz.
• Microsoft released a Gaming for Everyone Product Inclusion Framework to help game developers create inclusive gameplay experiences.
• The FTC has launched a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft's practices, including allegations of foreign bribery.
• Microsoft signed a $5 billion deal with Coles Group to enhance cloud and AI capabilities in retail.
• On November 19, 2024, Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Places, an AI-powered tool to enhance flexible work environments by optimizing office space and coordinating in-person meetings.

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios, offers new pilots a virtual instructor and career mode to ease them into simulated aviation.
• Microsoft has launched SharePoint Agents, AI-powered virtual assistants that integrate with Microsoft Teams to automate routine tasks and enhance productivity by streamlining information retrieval.
• Microsoft plans to unify Clipchamp and Stream within Microsoft 365 in December to enhance video creation and sharing capabilities.
• On November 25, 2024, Microsoft added 45 new features to its Microsoft 365 roadmap, enhancing Teams, Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Purview.
• Microsoft and LTIMindtree have partnered to accelerate AI-driven transformation by combining LTIMindtree's industry expertise with Microsoft's AI technologies, including Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service.

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