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Microsoft partners with Starlink on rural internet

Microsoft has partnered with Starlink to expand internet access in rural and remote regions around the world. The first rollout is already underway in Kenya, where 450 community hubs are being connected to Starlink. “Through our collaboration with Starlink, Microsoft is combining low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity with community-based deployment models and local ecosystem partnerships,” commented […]

February 26, 2026By Chris Forrester

Ozone becomes Microsoft’s first UK and US audience partner

Ozone, a digital advertising platform, has become the first global audience provider across Microsoft Media Marketplace. Creating more opportunity for buyers to reach Ozone’s audiences, this will see category-based deals – such as Sports and Travel – available to activate via a choice of 30+ DSP partners. Created as an alternative to the big tech […]

February 25, 2026

Microsoft launches Premier League Companion with The Overlap

Microsoft is kicking off a partnership with The Overlap, the popular podcast series from Gary Neville. The partnership will see the Premier League Companion, powered by Copilot, integrated into its content, bringing near real-time, data-driven insights to pundits and fans, enriching discussions and deepening engagement. The partnership, created by Sky Media and Microsoft, runs from […]

February 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

De Ranitz appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of NPO

Jet de Ranitz has taken up the role of Chair of the Board of Directors of Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO) – the central coordinating body of the Dutch public broadcasting system – effective immediately. De Ranitz brings leadership experience from the higher education, arts and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Public Sector Lead […]

January 19, 2026

Avanade launches Agentic AI platform

Avanade has launched its Agentic Platform, a breakthrough in applied AI for midmarket organisations. Built on Microsoft technologies and soon to be integrated with the newly announced Microsoft Agent 365. Avanade’s new Agentic Platform will help companies move beyond experimentation to deploy scalable solutions that deliver measurable business results.  “The Avanade Agentic Platform helps organizations […]

November 19, 2025

DoubleVerify integrates with Microsoft Advertising

DoubleVerify, a software platform to verify media quality, optimise ad performance, and prove campaign outcomes, has announced the expansion of its integration with Microsoft Advertising to include additional measurement coverage for Audience ads across Microsoft properties and publisher partners, with support for in-market audiences. This expansion offers advertisers greater transparency and efficiency in their campaigns […]

October 15, 2025

Samsung TVs integrate Microsoft Copilot

Samsung Electronics has announced a new integration of Microsoft Copilot with its 2025 lineup of TVs and Smart Monitors, building on Samsung’s commitment to offering more personalised and intelligent features on screen with Samsung Vision AI. With Copilot built into the display, users can access Microsoft’s AI companion through a simple voice command or click […]

August 28, 2025

NTT Data doubles down on Microsoft partnership

NTT Data, a specilaist in digital business and technology services, has announced its NTT Data business unit for Microsoft Cloud to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise cloud transformation. The global unit brings together NTT Data’s technical expertise in Microsoft Cloud, security and AI solutions to accelerate cloud modernisation, scale Agentic AI and navigate […]

August 7, 2025

More job cuts at Microsoft

Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay off as many as 9,000 workers in its latest round of job cuts – the third of 2025. The cuts equate to around 4 per cent of the tech giant’s 228,000-strong global workforce. Microsoft said several divisions would be affected, with reports suggesting that its Xbox gaming division […]

July 3, 2025

Microsoft, Premier League digital partnership

The Premier League and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic partnership designed to transform how 1.8 billion fans in 189 countries engage with the world’s most-watched football league. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will become the official cloud and AI partner for the Premier League’s digital platforms, modernising the League’s digital infrastructure, broadcast match […]

July 2, 2025