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Microsoft Teams app now optimised for Mac lineup with Apple silicon

To help its users work easier and faster on their favourite devices, Microsoft announced that it has created a native version of its Microsoft Teams app optimised for Mac lineup with Apple silicon.

LTI to train over 12,000 employees on Microsoft technologies by 2024

Larsen & Toubro Infotech said on Tuesday it plans to train more than 12,000 employees on various Microsoft technologies by 2024. LTI announced the expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to focus on developing high-value cloud solutions for enterprises. As a part of this multi-year collaboration, LTI has launched a dedicated Microsoft business unit that develops and offers end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Through this association, LTI will also train 12,000 professionals from its existing workforce on various Microsoft technologies by 2024, the company said in a statement. "The main objective of this effort is to enable skill development of LTI employees that are a part of Microsoft unit and enhance their competencies across technologies like cloud, data, IoT and security", it said.

Microsoft catches spyware group targeting customers using Windows bugs

Microsoft has caught an Austrian company selling spyware based on multiple Windows and Adobe zero-day exploits to attack its customers

Google gives jittery stocks a lift ahead of Federal Reserve meeting

Better-than-expected results at Microsoft and Google helped soothe a nervous mood in stock markets on Wednesday, while a cut in Russian gas flow dragged on the euro

Microsoft, Google results soothe stock markets ahead of Fed; euro drags

Better-than-expected results at Microsoft and Google helped soothe a nervous mood in stock markets on Wednesday, while a cut in Russian gas flow dragged on the euro

Dow Jones rises at start of big earnings week, Microsoft drags Nasdaq

The S&P 500 was up 5.49 points, or 0.14%, at 3,967.12, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 26.93 points, or 0.23%, at 11,807.19

Microsoft Teams down for thousands of users globally, says report

Microsoft's Teams app was down for more than 3,000 users, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com

Microsoft's Minecraft junks Blockchain-based NFTs on its platform

Popular Microsoft-owned game Minecraft has announced not to support non-fungible tokens (NFTs), giving a shock to the Blockchain developer community

Microsoft, Google among tech giants to pause hiring amid fear of recession

With recession fears mounting-and inflation, the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic taking a toll-many tech companies are rethinking their staffing needs

Microsoft announces 'Viva Engage' app in Teams to help build community

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it is introducing Viva Engage, a new app in Teams that helps build community and connection, along with providing tools for personal expression

Microsoft not to ban commercial open source apps on Windows Store

Microsoft has now removed the mention of open source software from its Store Policies document.

Microsoft delays enforcement of policy to ban commercial open source apps

'In listening to the dev community, we got feedback that it could be perceived differently than intended. We'll delay enforcement of that policy until we clarify the intent'

Microsoft likely to unveil Windows 12 in 2024, may see branding change

Tech giant Microsoft is likely changing how it releases significant versions of Windows again, which could mean the company may release Windows 12 in 2024

Netflix partners with Microsoft for new ad-supported subscription plan

Microsoft will be Netflix's global advertising technology and sales partner to support all its advertising needs

Microsoft testing new UI changes for Windows 11 taskbar alongside widgets

American tech giant Microsoft has started experimenting with new UI changes to the Windows 11 taskbar, bringing back the familiar search bar from Windows 10

Microsoft experiments with new UI changes to the Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft is now testing three different search taskbar visual changes; one experiment is the usual search icon, while two others include a small or large search bar in the taskbar

Anthropology can help businesspeople

Applying the intellectual framework of anthropology could help a person see around corners, gain empathy for others, and derive fresh insights on problems

Microsoft cuts 1,800 jobs in restructuring, will hire more: Report

The layoffs, affecting less than 1 per cent of the 180,000-person workforce, spanned a variety of groups including consulting and customer and partner solutions

UK antitrust watchdog probes Microsoft's planned $69-bn Activision buy

The CMA has long advoc­ated for a more forceful ap­proach to reviewing deals, particularly by the biggest tech firms

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go 2 in India, price starts at Rs 73,999

The Surface Laptop Go 2 will be available at a starting price of Rs 73,999 for consumers and Rs 79,090 for enterprises