Microsoft has signed a cloud deal with Nebius Group worth up to $19.4 billion through 2031
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Microsoft has signed a cloud deal with AI infrastructure provider Nebius Group NV worth up to $19.4 billion, running through 2031.The article Microsoft has signed a cloud deal with Nebius Group worth up to $19.4 billion through 2031 appeared first on THE …
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Microsoft says Azure affected after cables cut in the Red Sea
Anthony Ha / techcrunch - It's not clear who cut the cables or why.
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Microsoft Azure disrupted by Red Sea fiber cable damage
Microsoft experienced an unexpected hiccup when damage to fiber optic cables in the Red Sea disrupted its Azure cloud services. The incident, which momentarily rattled customers’ connections, has prompted urgent repairs. While engineers work to mend the issue, this serves as a reminder that even tech giants can face very old-school infrastructure challenges.
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Microsoft to Enforce MFA for Azure Command-Line Tools Starting October 2025
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft will mandate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Azure CLI, PowerShell, and APIs starting Oct 1, 2025, to enhance security for developers.The post Microsoft to Enforce MFA for Azure Command-Line Tools Starting October 2025 appeared first on Wi…
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Microsoft Unveils Home-Grown AI Models Reducing OpenAI Dependence
Microsoft announced a set of powerful in‐house AI models designed to reduce its dependency on OpenAI’s technology. The move aims to bolster its own AI ecosystem and product integration, proving that even tech giants can decide to play in their own backyard with a touch of defiant self-reliance.
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Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone
Rebecca Bellan / techcrunch - Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would cl…
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Microsoft integrates xAI’s Grok 3 models into Azure
In a notable industry twist, Microsoft today confirmed that its Azure AI Foundry will now host Elon Musk’s xAI Grok 3 models. This integration signals a broadened commitment to next-generation AI tools, inviting developers to harness some of the most advanced generative models in the cloud.
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Microsoft Prepares to Launch Elon Musk’s Grok AI on Azure
Microsoft is gearing up to integrate Elon Musk’s Grok AI model into its Azure cloud ecosystem following discussions with xAI. The strategic move aims to bolster its AI infrastructure and offer advanced capabilities amid growing industry anticipation and competitive pressure in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Microsoft Q3 Earnings Soar With Robust Cloud Performance
Microsoft’s Q3 report outpaced expectations with a solid 13% revenue bump and accelerating cloud growth that fired up the markets. The earnings results, marked by a healthy share surge and resilient performance in a competitive digital arena, reaffirm Microsoft’s leadership in cloud services, much to the delight of its market watchers.
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