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2021
Bang & Olufsen announces Beoplay Portal headset
Bang & Olufsen announced the Beoplay Portal, its first wireless gaming headset, designed in partnership with Microsoft for Xbox consoles.
2021
Microsoft renames Xbox Live online service to Xbox Network
Microsoft renamed the Xbox Live online service to Xbox Network. A Microsoft spokesperson said the change would not affect existing Xbox Live Gold subscriptions; the rename was intended to distinguish the basic service from the paid subscription.
2021
Microsoft expands Presenter Coach to desktop and mobile PowerPoint
Microsoft announced that Presenter Coach would be brought to desktop and mobile versions of PowerPoint, expanding the feature beyond the web version.
2021
Microsoft announced the rebranding of consumer subscriptions to Microsoft 365
Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Personal and Family as replacements for Office 365 Personal and Home consumer subscriptions. The subscriptions were planned to become available to new users on April 21, 2021.
2021
Sime Darby Property partners with Microsoft on digital transformation
Sime Darby Property partnered with Microsoft to adopt Microsoft Azure for cloud solutions as part of its digital transformation.
2021
Microsoft launches Azure migration programs in India
Microsoft announced the general availability in India of Azure Migration Program and FastTrack for Azure, services designed to support organizations migrating to cloud platforms.
2021
The CyberWire partners with Microsoft Canada
The CyberWire announced that Microsoft Canada had joined its academic, research, and industry initiative focused on cybersecurity education and awareness. Microsoft security experts are to regularly contribute to the CyberWire's partner program and podcasts.
2021
Nokia and Microsoft partner to integrate Cloud RAN with Azure
Nokia announced a partnership with Microsoft to integrate Nokia's Cloud RAN technology into Microsoft Azure and include its 5G RAN with Azure 4G/5G.
2021
Nokia announces cloud-based 5G partnerships
Nokia announced partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Google to develop cloud-based 5G radio solutions using Nokia's radio access network technology.
2021
Microsoft completes acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Microsoft announced that it had completed its acquisition of ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion; Bethesda and id Software were to become part of Microsoft.
2021
Intel and Microsoft collaborate on DARPA encrypted-computing programme
Intel collaborated with Microsoft on a US DARPA programme to develop an accelerator for fully homomorphic encryption.
2021
EU approves Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media
The European Commission approved Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda.
2021
Microsoft completes acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Microsoft finalized its $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. Bethesda will operate as a separate business at Microsoft with its existing leadership.
2021
LG Innotek and Microsoft sign 3D sensing module development memorandum
LG Innotek announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to jointly develop a ToF 3D sensing module for Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform.
2021
Paysafe and Microsoft announce cloud-services deal
Paysafe announced a new multi-year global deal under which Microsoft will support Paysafe’s move to cloud-based transaction services using Microsoft Azure.
2021
U.S. SEC accepts Microsoft’s ZeniMax acquisition filing
The article reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accepted Microsoft’s acquisition filing for ZeniMax Media, completing its assessment of the transaction in the United States. The acquisition itself had not yet been completed and still required approvals in other jurisdictions.
2021
Microsoft launches Azure Percept platform and development kits
Microsoft announced Azure Percept, a hardware and software platform for bringing Azure AI services to edge devices, and launched Azure Percept Vision and Azure Percept Audio offerings.
2021
Microsoft debuts Mesh mixed-reality meetings platform
Microsoft showcased Mesh, a cross-AR/VR meeting space for interacting with other users and 3D content. The software was available in preview on HoloLens 2 alongside its AltspaceVR integration.
2021
Microsoft reveals features of upcoming Windows Server version
Microsoft executives publicly shared some features of the upcoming Windows Server version, which the article says is expected later in 2021.
2021
Microsoft unveils Mesh AR/VR meeting platform
Microsoft unveiled Mesh, a platform for shared meetings between HoloLens augmented reality and Windows Mixed Reality virtual reality. The source also says it will serve as a platform for developers to build applications.