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2020
NTT DATA and Microsoft expand cloud alliance
NTT DATA expanded its alliance with Microsoft, combining NTT DATA’s global IT services with Microsoft’s cloud, including Azure, to support digital-transformation projects. The collaboration includes workstyle initiatives and development of business solutions.
2020
Your Phone app adds audio controls
Microsoft rolled out audio controls for the Your Phone app as part of Windows 10 Insider Build 19645, providing basic play, pause and track controls for audio apps running on a connected phone.
2020
Intel confirms Optane compatibility issue with Windows 10 May 2020 update
Intel confirmed that the Windows 10 May 2020 update caused problems with Intel Optane memory, affecting the M10 and H10 models. Intel said it was working with Microsoft on a fix.
2020
Microsoft pledges actions to address racial inequality
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the company would focus on its hiring, increase purchasing from diverse suppliers and donate to groups addressing racial inequality, among other actions.
2020
Xbox launches Deals Unlocked sale
Xbox's Deals Unlocked sale had started five days before the article was published, offering discounts of up to 25 percent on newly released titles.
2020
Kofax and Microsoft announce Universal Print partnership
Kofax announced a partnership with Microsoft to enable Microsoft Universal Print users to use Kofax ControlSuite across a wide range of printers and multifunction devices.
2020
Microsoft inaugurates Microsoft Energy Core in the UAE
Microsoft inaugurated Microsoft Energy Core, a center of excellence for the energy industry in the UAE, intended to support digital transformation, responsible innovation and skills initiatives.
2020
Microsoft introduces Azure Maps Creator preview
Microsoft introduced Azure Maps Creator, a tool for creating indoor maps, as a preview.
2020
BBC and Microsoft collaborate on the Beeb voice assistant
The BBC partnered with Microsoft, using Microsoft's Azure AI platform as the basis for the Beeb voice assistant, which is designed to understand different British accents.
2020
Change Healthcare launches Connected Consumer Health suite
Change Healthcare unveiled its Connected Consumer Health suite, a consumer and financial engagement platform for healthcare providers developed in collaboration with Adobe and Microsoft.
2020
Microsoft cuts MSN editorial contractor jobs
Microsoft used AI software to replace the team responsible for planning and editing MSN news content; an MSN contractor and dozens of full-time journalists lost their jobs in June. The article reports that about 50 contractors in the United States and 27 in the United Kingdom were affected.
2020
Microsoft to lay off MSN and Edge news editors
Microsoft decided to have AI handle news feeds in MSN and the Edge browser. As a result, about 50 US editors whose contracts expire will not be renewed, and 27 UK editors from the Press Association will be dismissed.
2020
HP deepens partnership with Valve for Reverb G2
HP deepened its relationship with Valve around the Reverb G2, with the companies outlining their partnership around the headset and full SteamVR support.
2020
Microsoft funds University of Washington accessibility center
The University of Washington announced the establishment of the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences, supported by a $2.5 million inaugural investment from Microsoft.
2020
ElectroNeek announces partnership with Microsoft
ElectroNeek announced a partnership with Microsoft to help customers scale their automation initiatives using Azure cloud infrastructure.
2020
Microsoft releases Xbox Family Settings app
Microsoft released the Xbox Family Settings app, a mobile app that lets parents set limits for Xbox gaming directly from a phone.
2020
Telus, Microsoft and Alberta science centres announce virtual summer camps
Telus partnered with Microsoft and Alberta science centres to offer virtual summer camps. Telus World of Science and Telus Spark will provide the camps, which are scheduled to run from July 6 to August 28.
2020
Microsoft and AI Academy announce strategic partnership
Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with AI Academy, under which Microsoft will provide cloud-enabled software and teaching tools, and regional Microsoft specialists will support workshops and technical lab sessions.
2020
Pac-Man-themed DLC becomes available in Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's Marketplace Store made Pac-Man-themed DLC available, featuring 10 three-dimensional mazes and additional player-created maze challenges.
2020
Microsoft and UnitedHealth Group launch ProtectWell
Microsoft and UnitedHealth Group launched ProtectWell, a workplace health app that screens users for symptoms before work and provides guidance based on their answers. The article says the app is free for employers.