AMD, Broadcom, Cisco, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Intel, Meta and Microsoft have announced they have aligned to develop a new industry standard dedicated to advancing high-speed and low latency communication for scale-up AI systems linking in Data Centers. Called the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink), this initial group will define and establish an open industry […]
Microsoft has unveiled Azure VMware Solution, a fully managed Microsoft service running on VMware validated Azure infrastructure, that empowers organisations to seamlessly extend or completely migrate their existing on-premises VMware applications to Microsoft Azure with minimal disruptions. The service is available through Microsoft’s hyperscale cloud data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Launched during an […]
Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in the AI data center in Wisconsin. Microsoft has announced a broad investment package designed to strengthen the role of Southeast Wisconsin as a hub for AI-powered economic activity, innovation, and job creation. These investments include $3.3B in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, the creation of the country’s first manufacturing-focused […]
Microsoft announced significant commitments to build new cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand, provide AI skilling opportunities for over 100,000 people, and support the nation’s growing developer community. The commitments build on Microsoft’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Royal Thai Government to envision the nation’s digital-first, AI-powered future. Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella […]
Brookfield Asset Management, together with Brookfield Renewable announced the signing of a global renewable energy framework agreement to contribute to Microsoft’s goal of having 100% of its electricity consumption, 100% of the time, matched by zero carbon energy purchases by 2030. The agreement between Brookfield and Microsoft is rooted in the two companies’ shared goals to decarbonize […]
Microsoft and Coca-Cola have announced a five-year strategic partnership to align Coca-Cola’s core technology strategy systemwide; enable the adoption of leading-edge technology; and foster innovation and productivity globally. As part of the partnership, Coca-Cola has made a $1.1 billion commitment to the Microsoft Cloud and its generative AI capabilities. The collaboration underscores Coca-Cola’s ongoing technology […]
Microsoft has announced it will spend billions on data centres for artificial intelligence in Spain, apart from the major investment projects it plans in Germany. Brad Smith, the Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, made the announcement via a post on the social media platform X. €1.95 billion ($2.1 billion) would be invested over a […]
Cisco has announced that they have successfully transmitted 800Gbps on the Amitié transatlantic communications cable, which runs 6,234 kilometers from Boston, Massachusetts to Bordeaux, France. The continued growth of cloud and explosion of AI services is driving the need for greater subsea network capacity, which requires advanced coherent transmission systems that support higher performance. This […]
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed an agreement of intent with Microsoft to accelerate the emirate’s innovation roadmap. Dubai has emerged at the forefront of shaping the world’s future with an ambitious plan for deploying advanced technologies and the collaboration signifies a dedicated effort to enhance the emirate’s digital economy growth, […]
Kyndryl, in collaboration with Microsoft, released the findings of The Global Sustainability Barometer study. The study, conducted by Ecosystm, finds that while 88% of organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 22% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. As the […]
