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Updated on: Feb 2021

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Microsoft announces new Window Update to improve Remote Working

Feb 20, 2021

FarEye plans to hire techies in globally

FarEye plans to hire techies in globally FarEye, a leading logistics platform has announced...

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Feb 11, 2021

FarEye plans to hire techies in globally

Microsoft unveils new Employee Experience Platform Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to brin...

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Feb 5, 2021

Microsoft unveils new Employee Experience Platform Microsoft Viva

EY appointed as a Microsoft India Authorized Learning Partner

EY appointed as a Microsoft India Authorized Learning Partner Ernst amp Young EY has been appoin...

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Dec 30, 2020

EY appointed as a Microsoft India Authorized Learning Partner

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Cisco, Oracle, IBM Workers ‘Anxious’ About Job Cuts

Cisco, Oracle, IBM Workers ‘Anxious’ About Job Cuts Cisco, Oracle, and IBM topped a list of companies with employees that constantly feel anxious about losing their jobs, according to a recent survey conducted by Blind and released by job board Dice. The survey found that 62% of Cisco employees said that “yes, I am constantly anxious” about getting fired, which […]

Dec 25, 2020

Partnership

DXC Technology and Microsoft Collaborate for Modern Workplace Experience

DXC Technology and Microsoft Collaborate to Power a More Personalized, Intelligent, Secure and Modern Workplace Experience for Global Enterprises DXC Technology has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Microsoft to deliver a more personalized, intelligent, secure, and modern workplace experience to help companies to address rapidly evolving business challenges and customer and employee needs. DXC and […]

Dec 17, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant completes acquisition of Bright Wolf

Cognizant Completes Acquisition of Bright Wolf Accelerating Growth in Industrial IoT Services Cognizant has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bright Wolf, a privately-held technology services provider specializing in custom Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. A strategic systems integration and technology partner for industrial enterprises, Bright Wolf will enrich Cognizant’s […]

Nov 4, 2020

Partnership

Microsoft and Accenture partner to support startups in India

Microsoft and Accenture expand partnership to support startups Aiming to amplify the societal impact of emerging technology, Microsoft and Accenture are expanding a joint initiative announced earlier this year to support startups that are focused on solving critical business challenges related to sustainability and skilling. The immersive, hands-on program provides technology support to help startups build scalable […]

Oct 28, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to acquire AWS, Microsoft IoT Partner Bright Wolf

Cognizant to acquire AWS, Microsoft IoT Partner Bright Wolf Cognizant, today announced it has agreed to acquire Bright Wolf, a privately-held technology services provider specializing in custom Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. Bright Wolf is certified by all major cloud providers and acknowledged as an expert in IoT. The company is […]

Oct 23, 2020

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Microsoft opting for more flexible workplace, new guidelines

Microsoft opting for a more flexible workplace, new guidelines Microsoft is allowing more of its employees to work from home permanently, the company announced on Friday. While the vast majority of Microsoft employees are still working from home during the ongoing pandemic, the software maker has unveiled “hybrid workplace” guidance internally to allow for far greater […]

Oct 11, 2020

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Microsoft: One-third of remote workers are facing burnout

Microsoft study: Close to one-third of Asia Pacific’s remote and first-line workers are facing increased burnout at work Workers in Asia Pacific are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as worry of contracting COVID-19, according to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report. On average, close to […]

Sep 29, 2020

Industry

Oracle wins TikTok bid, Microsoft proposal is rejected

Oracle wins TikTok bid, Microsoft proposal is rejected Satya Nadella-led Microsoft lost a bid to acquire TikTok in the US after the Chinese owner of the video-sharing platform chose Oracle to be its technology partner for its American operations, ahead of the September 20 deadline set by President Donald Trump that the popular app will […]

Sep 14, 2020

Industry

Cognizant to acquire cloud specialist firm 10th Magnitude

Cognizant to acquire Chicago-based cloud specialist firm 10th Magnitude Cognizant announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Chicago-based 10th Magnitude, a leading cloud specialist focused exclusively on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. The acquisition will expand the Microsoft Azure expertise within Cognizant’s new Microsoft Business Group, adding development and managed services hubs in major cities […]

Sep 3, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant completes acquisition of New Signature

Cognizant Completes Acquisition of New Signature, a Leader in Cloud-Native Business Transformation On August 18, 2020, Cognizant has completed the previously announced acquisition of New Signature, expanding Cognizant’s hyperscale cloud advisory services. New Signature is an award-winning Microsoft Partner exclusively focused on Microsoft technologies, with an integrated offering across all three of Microsoft’s business clouds: […]

Aug 20, 2020

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Like Infosys, Siemens; Flipkart also plans Hybrid Workplace

Like Infosys, Siemens and Microsoft ; Flipkart also plans Hybrid Workplace India’s leading e-commerce firm Flipkart plans to adopt a Hybrid Workplace Model that blends remote work and office, Chief People Officer of Flipkart, Krishna Raghavan has confirmed and said in an interview with LinkedIn News. Krishna said, “work from home as the new normal […]

Aug 7, 2020

Coronavirus

Microsoft launches new Platform, helps return to workplace

Microsoft launches a new ‘Power Platform’ to help Indian Firms Return to Work across country On 6 Aug 2020, Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Power Platform Return to the Workplace solution across India. Introduced at its flagship partner summit Microsoft Inspire 2020, this pre-built solution will help organizations plan, coordinate, and manage the […]

Aug 7, 2020