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2020
Microsoft releases first paid Windows 7 extended security update
Microsoft released its first security update for enterprises registered for Extended Security Updates, covering Windows 7 SP1 and specified Windows Server versions.
2020
Microsoft offers free services for remote work and learning
Microsoft announced free and discounted service offers, including a six-month free Office 365 E1 international service for enterprise users, three months of free Azure VDI local cloud desktop service, and a free trial of Dynamics 365 Remote Assist.
2020
Microsoft announces Windows Experience and hardware team merger
Microsoft internally announced that Windows Experience (client) and the hardware team would be combined into a new "hardware devices + Windows" department, effective February 25.
2020
Microsoft announces Windows and hardware department reorganization
Microsoft internally announced that Windows Experience and the hardware team would be combined into a new “hardware devices + Windows” department reporting to chief product officer Panos Panay, effective February 25.
2020
LinkedIn announces CEO succession
Microsoft said Jeff Weiner would leave the LinkedIn CEO post and become executive chairman, with Ryan Roslansky set to become CEO on June 1.
2020
KPMG and Microsoft partner with CBA on X15 Ventures
CBA announced X15 Ventures, an Australian technology venture-building entity, and said it would partner with Microsoft, which would contribute platform and engineering capability, and KPMG, which would provide advisory services.
2020
Azure Knowledge Corporation sues Microsoft over Azure trademark
Azure Knowledge Corporation sued Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft India in Ahmedabad, alleging infringement of its Azure trademark. The suit was filed the previous month; the source reports no court determination.
2020
Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program
Microsoft launched an official bug bounty program for the Xbox gaming platform, offering rewards for vulnerabilities reported in Xbox Live network and services.
2020
Microsoft unveils AI for Health initiative with $40 million investment
Microsoft unveiled AI for Health, an initiative under its AI for Good program, and said it will invest $40 million over five years to improve global health outcomes using AI. The initiative will provide nonprofits and academic researchers with AI tools, cloud computing, and cash grants.
2020
Microsoft discloses exposure of customer support records
Microsoft acknowledged that a misconfiguration left an internal customer support database exposed without a password from December 5 through 31, 2019. The database contained nearly 250 million customer service and support records. Microsoft said its investigation found no malicious use of the data and that it had begun notifying affected customers.
2020
Surface Pro X discounts offered
Surface Pro X was available at discounts of up to $200, with a bundle deal reducing the tablet with the Surface Slim Pen and keyboard by $322. The discounts were available at Amazon, the Microsoft Store and Best Buy.
2020
Microsoft discloses exploitation of Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft published a security advisory stating that an Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability was being exploited in limited targeted attacks and that no patch was yet available; it provided mitigation measures and said it was working on a solution.
2020
Microsoft announces global Teams advertising campaign
Microsoft announced a global advertising campaign for Teams, developed with McCann. The campaign was set to launch in the U.S. during the NFL playoffs and in the U.K., France and Germany in February.
2020
Microsoft introduces Math Solver app
Microsoft introduced its AI-based Math Solver application for iOS and Android, which recognizes math problems and provides solutions and learning materials.
2020
Microsoft and T-Mobile announce student connectivity pilot
Microsoft and T-Mobile announced a partnership to provide 4G SIM cards and free 4G LTE coverage plans to students at pilot schools in underserved areas as part of an internet-connectivity pilot program.
2020
Microsoft pledges $1 billion climate technology fund
Microsoft announced a pledge to create a $1 billion fund to invest in developing carbon-removal technology.
2020
Microsoft releases stable version of Edge browser
Microsoft announced the first stable release of its Edge browser based on Google's Chromium open-source project; users can download it for Windows PCs and Mac computers.
2020
Microsoft announces fiscal Q2 2020 results date
Microsoft announced that it would publish fiscal year 2020 second-quarter financial results after the market close on January 29, 2020, and host a live earnings conference call webcast.
2020
Microsoft ends free security updates for Windows 7
Microsoft stopped providing free security updates for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, leaving computers running the system more exposed to malware and hacker attacks.
2020
Fujitsu and Microsoft expand hybrid IT collaboration
Fujitsu announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft, making Microsoft Azure Files services available on PRIMEFLEX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI for users in Europe.