Tag Archives: Microsoft

Lightsource bp Secures 10 Power Purchase Agreements in 2024, Expanding Global Renewable Energy Reach

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Lightsource bp secured 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, highlighting its strong presence in the renewable energy market. The company has partnered with major global corporations like H&M Group, … Read the full press release

T-Systems Launches Secure AI Foundation Services for Scalable, Compliant Enterprise AI Deployment

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems has introduced its AI Foundation Services to provide secure, scalable, and compliant AI solutions for businesses, particularly in regulated sectors like healthcare and public administration. The services include over 15 Large Language Models (LLMs) and pre-configured solutions … Read the full press release

Fresenius and Microsoft Sign Landmark Five-Year Global Agreement to Enhance IT Collaboration and Security

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius has signed a five-year global contract with Microsoft to enhance IT collaboration and security for its global workforce. Beginning in June 2025, the agreement will include tools such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft … Read the full press release

Banco Santander and Coursera Offer 10,000 Scholarships for Global Professional Development

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has partnered with Coursera to offer 10,000 scholarships for access to Coursera’s platform, providing one-year free access to over 13,000 courses and professional certifications across 13 countries. The scholarships cover a wide range of fields, including … Read the full press release

Barco Teams Up with Microsoft to Enhance ClickShare Solutions for Hybrid Meetings

(IN BRIEF) Barco has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to develop its next-generation ClickShare solutions using the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform. This platform, renowned for its security and enterprise functionalities, will enhance ClickShare’s user experience and simplicity in hybrid … Read the full press release

Atos Subsidiary Eviden Collaborates with Microsoft to Expedite SAP S/4HANA Migration

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group’s subsidiary, Eviden, announces a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the adoption of “RISE with SAP” on Microsoft Azure. This partnership aims to establish a Dedicated Service Unit within Eviden, leveraging their combined expertise to facilitate … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Global Cybersecurity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech and Microsoft have announced a new collaboration at the RSA conference in San Francisco, aiming to bolster cybersecurity services for enterprises worldwide. By integrating Microsoft’s advanced security and AI solutions with Telefónica Tech’s operational cybersecurity expertise, … Read the full press release

Currys Partners with Accenture and Microsoft to Revolutionize Retail Operations Through AI

(IN BRIEF) Currys plc has teamed up with Accenture and Microsoft to overhaul its technology infrastructure using advanced AI solutions provided by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service. This strategic move will not only simplify and secure Currys’ tech environment but also … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and Microsoft Forge Path to Autonomous Factories and Data Trust in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic partnership, ANDRITZ, an international technology group, and Microsoft are collaborating to redefine the future of the process industry. This collaboration aims to pioneer fully autonomous factories and establish a trusted data ecosystem utilizing the ANDRITZ … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

Driving the Future: Bosch and Microsoft Collaborate to Pioneer Generative AI for Advanced Automotive Safety

(IN BRIEF) Bosch, during the Bosch Connected World 2024 conference, announced plans to integrate generative AI into vehicle systems to enhance automated driving capabilities. This initiative aims to improve road safety by enabling vehicles to better assess dynamic road scenarios … Read the full press release

Telefónica Partners with Microsoft to Integrate AI Studio into Kernel 2.0

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica announces its collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Azure AI Studio into Telefónica Kernel 2.0, enhancing the capabilities of Kernel by incorporating generative AI into its workflows. The partnership aims to leverage the advancements in Large Language Models … Read the full press release

Mistral AI Advances AI Accessibility: Unveils Mistral Large and Mistral Small Language Models, Integration with Azure Platform

(IN BRIEF) Mistral AI, an AI company, has introduced Mistral Large, its latest advanced language model, offering top-tier reasoning capabilities and multilingual proficiency. It’s now accessible through Azure, in addition to their platform. They’ve also launched Mistral Small, optimized for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Revolutionizes Telephony with Cloud Migration Success

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has achieved a groundbreaking transition by migrating its IP-based voice telephony platform to the cloud, centralizing landline connections through cloud data centers in Germany and migrating over seventeen million customer connections. Facilitated by the NIMS platform … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Climbs Brand Finance Global 500, Achieving Top-Ten Status

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has achieved a top-ten position in the “Brand Finance Global 500” study, making it one of the world’s most valuable brands. The company also secured the top spot as the most valuable telecommunications brand globally, surpassing … Read the full press release

Vodafone to Invest $1.5 Billion in Cloud and AI Services in Collaboration with Microsoft

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Microsoft have announced a 10-year strategic partnership aimed at transforming customer experiences and fostering business growth in Europe and Africa. The collaboration includes leveraging Microsoft’s generative AI to enhance customer engagement, expanding Vodafone’s IoT platform, creating … Read the full press release

Orange Business Fortifies Position as Digital Integrator with Expertime Deal

(IN BRIEF) Orange Business has acquired Expertime, a Microsoft technology solutions specialist, to bolster its digital services and strengthen its position as a leading network and digital services integrator in Europe. Expertime’s expertise in Microsoft technologies, especially in public cloud, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Launches “Campus Network Smart” in Collaboration with Microsoft

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has introduced its “Campus Network Smart” solution, offering private 5G networks (5G campus networks) in collaboration with Microsoft. This cloud-based, pay-as-you-grow model aims to provide reliable, secure, and multi-site capable private networks for industrial use in … Read the full press release

EY Unveils EY.ai: A Game-Changing Platform Blending Human Expertise and AI for Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) The global EY organization has launched a groundbreaking platform called EY.ai, which combines human expertise and artificial intelligence to help clients transform their businesses responsibly through AI adoption. EY.ai is supported by substantial investments and integrates AI into … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Collaborates with Microsoft to Launch Secure AI Chatbot FhGenie for Employees’ Text Creation and More

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, in partnership with Microsoft, has introduced FhGenie, an internal AI chatbot based on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. FhGenie operates similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and allows Fraunhofer employees to securely create, edit, or modify texts using non-public … Read the full press release