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2022
Ardalyst announces All-Threat Zero Trust offering
Ardalyst announced an All-Threat Strategy approach to Zero Trust Architectures, developed with partners Mandiant and Microsoft to assist government agencies and federal contractors in achieving cyber resiliency.
2022
Telstra begins 5G edge compute customer trials
Telstra began customer trials of an enterprise 5G compute solution combining its connectivity with services from Ericsson and Microsoft. The solution is available through Telstra Purple.
2022
Microsoft implements safety changes to AltspaceVR
Microsoft began making safety changes to AltspaceVR, including immediately shutting down hosted social hubs, turning on Safety Bubble by default, and automatically muting new event attendees. Microsoft said the changes were intended to reduce harassment and inappropriate behavior; an account requirement and additional moderation changes were planned for later.
2022
Eka and Microsoft announce sustainability-solutions collaboration
Eka Software Solutions announced a collaboration with Microsoft to offer enterprise sustainability solutions, including tools for tracking and reporting carbon usage and other sustainability information. The offerings run on Microsoft Azure.
2022
Microsoft expands access to Amazon Appstore Preview in Windows 11
Microsoft began rolling out broader U.S. access to the Amazon Appstore Preview through the Microsoft Store, allowing Windows 11 users to access more than 1,000 apps and games. The feature is offered in partnership with Amazon.
2022
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Studio availability in India
Microsoft India announced that the Surface Laptop Studio would become available to consumers and commercial buyers in India starting March 8.
2022
Microsoft offers 60% discount to legacy G Suite users
Microsoft offered eligible users of the free legacy G Suite edition a 60% discount on a 12-month Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium subscription. The offer was available to eligible purchasers through August 2, 2022.
2022
Arigna Technology sues seven companies over Qualcomm components
Arigna Technology filed a complaint in the Western District of Texas against Alphabet, Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft, OnePlus, Samsung, and TCL, alleging that their devices incorporated Qualcomm envelope-tracking modules covered by its patent.
2022
W!se launches financial literacy app
W!se announced the launch of a cloud-based mobile app with practice test questions and quizzes to support its Financial Literacy Certification program. Deutsche Bank spearheaded the app's development with support from Microsoft and W!se.
2022
Bing launches Autos Marketplace
Microsoft launched Bing Autos Marketplace, a service for searching new and used cars and listing a used car for sale.
2022
Microsoft releases Azure Payment HSM
Microsoft released Azure Payment HSM, a cloud payment hardware security module service using Thales payShield 10K hardware to perform encryption-key operations for real-time payment transactions in Azure. The source provides no publication date or specific release date.
2022
Microsoft launches Microsoft Lists MSA Preview
Microsoft launched an MSA Preview of a lightweight version of Microsoft Lists, aimed at small businesses and individuals. The preview is available free worldwide, with access guaranteed to the first 200,000 people who sign up using a Microsoft account.
2022
Microsoft announces planned Windows 11 Android app support preview
Microsoft announced plans to provide Windows 11 users with a public preview of Android app support the following month, through the Microsoft Store and in cooperation with Amazon and Intel. The source describes this as a planned release, not an already completed launch.
2022
Microsoft agrees to changes to Xbox subscription practices in Britain
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority secured undertakings from Microsoft addressing concerns about Xbox subscription auto-renewals. Microsoft agreed to provide upfront auto-renewal information, contact inactive customers with guidance on stopping payments, give clearer notice of future price hikes, and offer eligible annual subscribers an option to end contracts and claim pro-rata refunds.
2022
Microsoft agrees to undertakings on Xbox subscriptions in Britain
The UK Competition and Markets Authority said it secured undertakings from Microsoft concerning Xbox subscription auto-renewals, price-rise information, cancellation assistance for inactive customers and pro-rata refunds.
2022
Microsoft announces acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft announced that it would acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The article also reports that Sony's valuation fell by about $20 billion amid the news.
2022
OEMs release new Windows 11 education PCs
Microsoft announced new education-focused devices running Windows 11 SE and Windows 11 Pro EDU. Its partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, JP-IK, Lenovo and Positivo, released Windows 11 and Windows 11 Pro EDU devices for the education market.
2022
Microsoft announces planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft announced a planned all-cash acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $95 per share, valuing the deal at $68.7 billion. The acquisition had not yet closed at the time of the report.
2022
Wayve raises $200 million in funding
Wayve raised $200 million in a funding round backed by investors including Microsoft and Virgin. The article reports that the funding brought Wayve’s estimated valuation above $1 billion.
2022
Hexa unveils 3D and virtual try-on shopping experiences
Hexa unveiled shopping experiences using tools from Microsoft and Snap Inc., including 360-degree shopping and augmented-reality virtual try-on. Its latest release lets customers try on LA Lakers jerseys and sports apparel.