Microsoft to buy AI firm Nuance Communications Microsoft said today it would buy artificial intelligence and speech technology firm Nuance Communications for about $16 billion in cash, as it builds out its ... Business • 12 Apr
Microsoft resolves 365 service issues Microsoft has said it has resolved an issue with its Microsoft 365 services and features, including workplace messaging app Teams and Azure, after many users ... Business • 02 Apr
Microsoft wins $21.9 billion contract with US Army Microsoft has won a deal to sell the US Army augmented reality headsets based on its HoloLens product and backed by Azure cloud computing services. Business • 01 Apr
Microsoft eyes 50,000 global jobs with re-skilling move Microsoft said it aims to place 50,000 people around the world in jobs that require technology skills as part of a broader push being undertaken ... Business • 31 Mar
Microsoft earnings rise as pandemic boosts sales Microsoft last night said its Azure cloud computing services grew 50%, the second quarter of acceleration in a business that had begun to slow as ... Business • 27 Jan
Game On: Getting the most out of your new console So Santy brought you the console you've been eyeing up for months (or maybe even years) - but now that you have it, what do ... Business • 25 Dec 20
Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming to iOS next year Microsoft is to launch its cloud gaming service on Apple devices and Windows PCs early next year. Business • 09 Dec 20
Thousands of HSE computers rely on out-of-date software The Health Service Executive's information technology system is relying on thousands of out-of-date computers because a plan to replace them has not been completed. Ireland • 09 Dec 20
Microsoft beats sales estimates as Azure growth rises Microsoft has tonight beaten Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and profit, powered by a rise in growth in its flagship cloud computing business. Business • 27 Oct 20
Microsoft reaches for the stars with SpaceX cloud deal Microsoft is partnering with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk-led SpaceX and others as it expands its cloud-computing platform into space, the software giant said on Tuesday. Business • 20 Oct 20
Microsoft takes action to resolve 365 services issues Microsoft said a change it had made recently could have caused accessibility issues with multiple 365 services, including Teams and Outlook, and that the US ... Business • 08 Oct 20
Microsoft fault leaves users unable to use email Microsoft is working to resolve an issue which has taken its Outlook email service offline, leaving users unable to access their communications. Business • 01 Oct 20
Microsoft and SSE Airtricity in schools energy project Microsoft Ireland and SSE Airtricity have announced a new renewable energy project to enable schools to power classrooms using energy generated from their own roof. Business • 28 Sep 20
Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion Microsoft said today it would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in cash, strengthening its Xbox video game offering with the studio behind titles such ... Business • 21 Sep 20
PlayStation 5 launch sets up Xbox head-to-head launch in November, setting up a sales battle with rival console Xbox Series X as the gaming industry thrives during the pandemic. Business • 17 Sep 20
Review: Microsoft Surface 2 headphones Microsoft has upped its game further in the audio hardware sphere with the release of the new Microsoft Surface two headphones. They aren't perfect, but ... Business • 12 Sep 20
Microsoft's new Xbox Series X set for November launch Microsoft said today that its next-generation Xbox game console will launch on November 10. Business • 09 Sep 20
Microsoft backs Epic Games in payments row with Apple Microsoft has filed a statement in support of Fortnite maker Epic Games in its ongoing dispute with Apple over in-game payments. Business • 24 Aug 20
Oracle enters race to buy TikTok's US operations - FT Oracle has held preliminary talks with TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, and was seriously considering buying the app's operations in the US, Canada, Australia and New ... Business • 18 Aug 20
Microsoft pushes launch of new Halo game to 2021 Halo Infinite, the next instalment of celebrated video game franchise, is being delayed until next year, its developer said, meaning the blockbuster title will not ... Business • 12 Aug 20
Microsoft's cloud flagship posts first growth under 50% Microsoft's flagship cloud computing business Azure reported quarterly sales growth of under 50% for the first time ever last night, sending the tech giant's shares ... Business • 23 Jul 20
Slack wants EU investigation into Microsoft practices US workspace messaging app Slack Technologies has today asked EU competition regulators to investigate Microsoft for allegedly abusing its market dominance. Business • 22 Jul 20
Review: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Will Goodbody road tests Microsoft's latest premium all-in-one offering, the Surface Book 3. Business • 27 Jun 20
Sony calls on Spider-Man for PS5 year-end launch Sony today unveiled more than two dozen titles for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console, including a sequel to its hit "Spider-Man" title and the latest ... Business • 12 Jun 20
Microsoft bans face-recognition sales to police forces Microsoft said it would await federal regulation before selling facial recognition technology to police, making it the latest big firm to back away from the ... Business • 12 Jun 20