Zachary Hester

In the spirit of the holidays and the giving and receiving of gifts, we’ve pivoted a bit to focus on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. With this move, Microsoft has successfully concluded its most significant acquisition to date, nearly 22 months since the initial announcement in January 2022. This positions Microsoft as the world’s […]

As we approach the end of the year, Microsoft is unveiling two impactful additions to its Viva platform that should offer significant changes for the workplace experience. Well-suited for the annual employee review season, the debut of Viva Amplify and Skills arrives as a strategic advantage for organizations aiming to bolster communication strategies and refine

In a bid to fortify its commitment to sustainability, Microsoft introduces notable updates to the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. This cloud service is tailored to assist organizations in consolidating, aligning, and reporting on their sustainability data, goals, and status. The platform not only aids in meeting regulatory reporting requirements but also introduces new capabilities to

Microsoft has officially introduced Radius, an open-source project aimed at simplifying the management of cloud-native applications. As applications grow in complexity, spanning various components and operating locations, Radius steps in to enhance manageability. What does Radius bring to the table? It serves as a connective framework for common cloud tools and platforms such as Kubernetes,

What if I told you Microsoft’s new Teams app was faster, lighter, offered a suite of generative AI capabilities, and was built with the intention of being the modern workday platform—you might call us liars. Which is why we’re not ready to give it that endorsement. Not yet at least. Performance at a Glance Delving

Introduction: Microsoft Teams’ Recent Evolution The new Microsoft Teams app has officially been released for both Windows and macOS. In this iteration, Microsoft has made significant efforts to revamp Teams, aiming to enhance its performance and flexibility. Feature Breakdown: Exploring the Upgrades in the New Teams App Let’s delve into the specifics of this release.

Microsoft Copilot Ecosystem You don’t need your Cloud Service Provider to tell you generative AI is all the rage right now. We think everyone should feel confident seeing “Grandparent asks about artificial intelligence” on the Thanksgiving dinner Bingo cards this November. Microsoft knows this. Well, more accurately, they’ve known this. For the last several years

Oracle Exadata Finds a New Home on Microsoft Azure   In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft and Oracle have recently unveiled an expanded partnership that will see Oracle Exadata, along with the Oracle Database, make its way into the Microsoft Azure platform. This alliance represents a significant departure from Oracle’s previous position and carries

Unleashing the Power of Azure Boost: Turbocharging Your Azure Experience In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, staying ahead of the performance curve is paramount. Microsoft understands this well, and they’re making a significant stride with the introduction of Azure Boost. Azure Boost: A Performance Revolution Azure Boost is the result of groundbreaking innovations in