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Microsoft Outlook faces global outage

Microsoft Outlook, the popular email app by Microsoft, is reportedly down, with users around the world experiencing issues accessing or sending emails since early today.

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs; continues focus on AI

Microsoft has recently confirmed plans to lay off up to 9,000 employees—just under 4% of its global workforce—as the company shifts its focus further toward artificial intelligence and streamlines internal operations.

Where ambition meets opportunity: Asifuzzaman’s path from BUP to Microsoft

Campus sat down with BUP graduate Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.

Microsoft's next-gen AI chip production faces delay

Microsoft's plans to produce its next-generation Maia AI chip have hit significant delays, with mass production now pushed to 2026—at least six months behind schedule—according to a report by The Information. 

Why is Microsoft investing $400 million in Switzerland?

Microsoft is investing $400 million in Switzerland to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company recently announced. The company said the investment will go towards upgrading its four data centres located near Geneva and Zurich, aiming to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud services in the country.

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy: Report

A subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in Russia is set to file for bankruptcy, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Microsoft is making around 6,000 layoffs: Report

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees, or around 3% of its global workforce, according to a recent report by CNBC. 

OpenAI to cut Microsoft revenue share in non-profit restructuring: report

OpenAI plans to significantly decrease the revenue share it provides to Microsoft, its largest investor, according to a report by The Information. Currently, OpenAI shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft under an agreement that runs through 2030, but this share is expected to drop to 10% or lower by the end of the decade, states the report. 

Skype died today because you keep using Zoom

Skype, once the undisputed pioneer of internet-based video calls, has officially been shut down by Microsoft as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of a two-decade era in digital communication.

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub launched in Bangladesh

Microsoft has recently launched its Startups Founders Hub in Bangladesh.

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Microsoft just launched a platform that looks just like Facebook

Viva Engage, which resembles a Facebook clone, encourages online conversations, self-expression, and communities in the workplace. It has a 'storylines' section with conversational posts, videos, images, and more. This section functions as your Facebook news feed. It is obviously intended to feel similar to Facebook in both appearance and functionality so that workers will use it to share news or even personal interests.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Microsoft Outlook Lite releases soon

Microsoft is reportedly planning on releasing a Lite version of the Microsoft Outlook app for Android. According to details stated in the Microsoft 365 roadmap, Microsoft Outlook Lite will have a smaller app size and improve performance for low-end devices on any network. 

June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022

Microsoft finally kills the Internet Explorer after 27 years

As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

Xbox + Bethesda Showcase 2022: Upcoming games to look forward to

Xbox placed great importance on their “Game Pass” feature.

January 7, 2022
January 7, 2022

How tech giants took advantage of the pandemic

In a dramatic reversal of fortune for the big tech companies, Amazon and Facebook capitalised on being seen as essential for people in lockdown,

September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021

Md Yousup Faruqu, new managing director for Microsoft Bangladesh

Microsoft has appointed Md Yousup Faruqu as its managing director for Bangladesh.

March 14, 2020
March 14, 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates leaves board

Microsoft on Friday announces that co-founder Bill Gates has left its board of directors to devote more time to philanthropy.

August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018

Russian hackers went after conservative US groups: Microsoft

The Russian hacking unit that tried to interfere in the US presidential election has been targeting conservative US think tanks, Microsoft says.

June 14, 2018
June 14, 2018

NGOs in Bangladesh now eligible for Microsoft charitable pricing

Microsoft introduces charitable pricing for the non-profit organisations (NGOs) in Bangladesh in line with its “Technology for social impact” initiative in a bid to accelerate their transformation.