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Updated on: Dec 2025

Training

Government Launches National Blueprint to Upskill Million

Dec 30, 2025

HCLTech and Microsoft Partner for Drug and Chip Discovery

In a significant expansion of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, Indian IT major HCLTech has off...

Partnership

Dec 29, 2025

HCLTech and Microsoft Partner for Drug and Chip Discovery

Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff , in

According to data from independent tracker Layoffs.fyi and recent government filings, over , t...

Industry

Dec 29, 2025

Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff , in

Microsoft Elevate Azure Internship for Jan Batch, Apply by Dec

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the Microsoft Elevate Azure Inte...

Employment

Dec 26, 2025

Microsoft Elevate Azure Internship for Jan Batch, Apply by Dec

Partnership

Cognizant & Microsoft Set Blueprint for the Frontier Firm Workforce

Cognizant has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at helping global enterprises evolve into AI-powered “Frontier Firms”—organizations that fundamentally redefine how work is done, unlock new business value, and scale innovation responsibly. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to move beyond experimentation and enable enterprises to operationalize AI at scale, embedding intelligence into […]

Dec 23, 2025Read Story

Partnership

Wipro and Microsoft Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced a three-year strategic partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration is designed to help enterprises transform into “Frontier Firms,” defined as early leaders in AI adoption that are focused on redefining work and unlocking new business value responsibly and at scale. Integrated AI Solutions by […]

Dec 13, 2025Read Story

Partnership

Microsoft to Onboard 15,000+ Global Employers to NCS Platform

In a major initiative to bolster India’s workforce and global employment readiness, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) and Microsoft signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. The agreement, executed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, focuses on the tripartite goals of expanding […]

Dec 12, 2025Read Story

Industry

Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory D&I Scoring for Employees

Microsoft has quietly eliminated Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) as a mandatory, company-wide core priority within its employee performance review system, marking a significant change in how the tech giant assesses staff accountability for these initiatives. The alteration, implemented via the company’s internal Connect system in recent months, removes the previous requirement for employees to detail their contributions […]

Dec 8, 2025Read Story

Industry

Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Google (Alphabet), Microsoft, and Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook)—have quietly ceased the public release of their annual workforce diversity reports. This decision ends a decade-long commitment to transparency regarding the gender and racial composition of their global workforces. It also marks a significant retreat from public-facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the sector. The cessation of […]

Nov 10, 2025Read Story

Training

Microsoft Pledges to Train 1 Million UAE Residents in AI by 2027

Microsoft has significantly expanded its commitment to the UAE’s digital transformation, announcing the growth of its ‘Microsoft Elevate UAE’ initiative. This program, part of a broader global skilling effort, aims to equip one million people across the UAE with essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills by the end of 2027. The ambitious goal aligns directly with the UAE’s National AI Strategy […]

Nov 8, 2025Read Story

Technology

New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse

Microsoft has launched a new internal reporting mechanism called Trusted Technology Review, designed to allow employees to confidentially raise concerns about the ethical use and deployment of the company’s technologies. Microsoft integrated the feature into its existing Integrity Portal and announced it through an internal memo from President Brad Smith on November 5, 2025. This […]

Nov 7, 2025Read Story

Hiring

Microsoft to Resume Hiring with AI-Focused Roles After Layoffs

After a year marked by significant layoffs, Microsoft is preparing to resume hiring with a clear focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella during a recent podcast conversation with investor Brad Gerstner, where he outlined the company’s plan to grow its workforce in a “smarter and more leveraged” manner, […]

Nov 3, 2025Read Story

Employment

Microsoft Teams to Auto-Track Location via Wi-Fi—Is It Too Much?

Microsoft Teams is set to roll out a new feature in December 2025 that will automatically detect when employees are present in the office by monitoring their connection to the organization’s Wi-Fi network. While the company positions this update as a productivity enhancement for hybrid workforces, the move has sparked widespread debate over workplace privacy […]

Oct 27, 2025Read Story

Employment

Microsoft Offers Virtual Internship in Artificial Intelligence, 100 Seats

Microsoft and Rinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration, have announced an exciting virtual internship program, “Artificial Intelligence with Python“. This two-month internship offers aspiring tech enthusiasts a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most transformative technologies of the digital era. Program Overview The Artificial Intelligence with Python internship provides a comprehensive learning experience, […]

Oct 13, 2025Read Story

Partnership

EY and Microsoft Launch Free AI Skills Passport for Indian Youth

EY India and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping India’s youth with essential artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above, with a focus on students and early-career professionals. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to bridge […]

Oct 13, 2025Read Story

Technology

Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption

Meta has joined Google and Microsoft in issuing a clear directive to employees: embrace artificial intelligence tools or risk falling behind. The company is intensifying internal efforts to integrate AI into daily workflows, making its usage a key metric in performance evaluations and team productivity. This move reflects a broader industry trend where AI proficiency […]

Oct 6, 2025Read Story