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2020
Microsoft and Docker release Docker Desktop integration
Microsoft and Docker made an integration between their products available to simplify cloud-based container application development. The integration connects Azure and Visual Studio Code with Docker Desktop.
2020
Microsoft clarifies China retail stores are unaffected
Microsoft said its offline retail stores in China are authorized stores or 3C electronics retailer locations and would continue operating normally, unaffected by the announced global store closures.
2020
Microsoft announces permanent closure of physical stores
Microsoft announced that it would permanently close its 83 Microsoft Store physical retail locations and focus on its online store.
2020
Microsoft announced permanent closure of its physical retail stores
Microsoft announced that it would permanently close its physical retail stores and focus future investment on Microsoft.com. The announcement stated that the closures would generate a $450 million impairment charge in the quarter.
2020
Microsoft announces permanent closure of physical retail stores
Microsoft announced that it would permanently close its physical retail stores and continue serving customers online, while reimagining customer-service spaces including Microsoft Experience Centers.
2020
Microsoft announces plan to permanently close its retail stores
Microsoft announced a plan to permanently close its retail stores as part of a strategic change to its retail business, while continuing online retail and customer service. The reports describe four experience centers as remaining open; one report says almost all Microsoft Store retail locations would close, while another says every retail store would close.
2020
Microsoft, Cyberport and HKT open 5G IoT Makerspace
Microsoft Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cyberport and HKT announced the opening of Microsoft 5G IoT Makerspace in Hong Kong, combining an IoT experience zone and makers workspace with HKT's 5G network and Microsoft technologies.
2020
Microsoft launches Android security protection preview
Microsoft launched a public preview of Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection for Android, extending its enterprise security protection to Android phones.
2020
OPPO and Microsoft announce deeper cooperation on AI interactions
OPPO and Microsoft announced that they were deepening their cooperation around the Breeno voice assistant's ability to invoke Microsoft Xiaoice; newly unlocked skills expanded the range of everyday conversations.
2020
DHL Supply Chain launches warehouse robotics platform with Microsoft and Blue Yonder
DHL Supply Chain launched a warehouse robotics platform in collaboration with Microsoft and Blue Yonder. The platform integrates warehouse robots, and an initial implementation at a DHL facility in Madrid had already reduced integration time by 60%.
2020
Microsoft announces acquisition of CyberX
Microsoft announced that it is acquiring CyberX to complement and extend its IoT security capabilities.
2020
Microsoft acquired CyberX
Microsoft announced that it had acquired industrial cybersecurity company CyberX. Financial terms were not disclosed.
2020
Axiom Technologies and Microsoft partner on Washington County Wi-Fi hotspots
Internet service provider Axiom Technologies partnered with Microsoft to install free public-access Wi-Fi hotspots in Washington County. One hotspot was already live and four more were planned.
2020
Microsoft launches Azure Ddv4 and Edv4 virtual machines
Microsoft formally launched Azure Ddv4, Ddsv4, Edv4 and Edsv4 virtual machines, which include local temporary storage.
2020
Microsoft launches Azure speech assessment service
Microsoft launched its speech assessment service for Azure, which evaluates uploaded audio and read-along text for accuracy, fluency and completeness. The source describes the service as available, but gives no calendar date for the launch.
2020
Intel unveils Cooper Lake CPUs and Stratix 10 NX accelerator
Intel unveiled its latest generation of server CPUs, codenamed Cooper Lake, and the Stratix 10 NX accelerator chip, which includes an AI module developed with Microsoft.
2020
Microsoft acquires ADRM Software
Microsoft said it had acquired ADRM Software to bolster its data-modeling capabilities in Azure. ADRM's team joined Microsoft's Azure engineering organization.
2020
Microsoft makes Presenter Coach available on Android
Microsoft made Presenter Coach AI available in PowerPoint for Android and the Microsoft Office app, providing real-time coaching during presentation rehearsals.
2020
Microsoft announces acquisition of ADRM Software
Microsoft announced that it had purchased ADRM Software, a firm focused on helping large enterprises manage their data.
2020
Microsoft Teams trial for Indian Railways
Microsoft India offered Indian Railways a six-month free trial of Microsoft Teams to connect employees across its network; the Railway Board approved the offer.