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Hackers exploit Microsoft flaw to target 100 organisations: report

A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint software has been exploited to breach approximately 100 organisations in an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign, according to security researchers cited in a recent Reuters report.

Microsoft’s AI just got eyes on everything you are doing

Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant, Copilot, with a feature called Copilot Vision, allowing the tool to see and interpret everything on a user’s screen. 

Microsoft to stop new Office features on Windows 10 by 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that it will cease rolling out new features for its Office apps on Windows 10 starting in August 2026.

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.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Facebook, Google will share info with govt: Minister

Facebook, Google and Microsoft will provide information related to any “unexpected incidents” within 48 hours after the government request.

May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016

Microsoft-Facebook laying trans-Atlantic Internet line

Microsoft and Facebook announces they will work together to lay a high-speed Internet cable across the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016

Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'

Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror

Microsoft told the United Nations yesterday that technology companies can do more to combat digital terror, but warned there was no single solution to prevent terrorists from using the web.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

Bangladesh among nations most prone to malware attacks

Bangladesh including Pakistan, Indonesia, Palestine and Nepal attract the highest rates of attempted malware attacks, according to Microsoft.

April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016

Microsoft sues US government over secret data requests

Microsoft is suing the US government over the right to tell its users when federal agencies want access to private data.

March 19, 2016
March 19, 2016

Alumni Association of BRAC University honours industry leaders and recognises outstanding alumni works

The current executive body of Alumni Association of BRAC University on Friday organised the first ever alumni fest in the capital.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Bihar welder’s son lands Rs 1cr job

Vatsalya Singh Chauhan of India, landed a Rs 1.02 crore job with Microsoft in the US and says cracking the five-round selection process ‘was not very difficult’.

February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016

Microsoft buys UK AI firm SwiftKey

Technology giant Microsoft acquires UK-based artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey.

January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016

Microsoft quarterly profit slips but tops forecasts

Microsoft shares rally after the tech colossus reported earnings on Thursday that surpassed Wall Street expectations with a winning shift into the Internet cloud.