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Skype is a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet and to regular telephones. Skype additionally provides instant messaging services. Users may transmit both text and video messages, and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls.

Skype

GitHub is is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It is mostly used for computer code. It offers all of the distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. GitHub offers plans for both private repositories and free accounts which are commonly used to host open-source software projects. As of April 2017, GitHub reports having almost 20 million users and 57 million repositories, making it the largest host of source code in the world. On June 4, 2018, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

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Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications, streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

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Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft reports robust Q1 2023 earnings, driven by Microsoft Cloud's performance

Microsoft's Q1 2023 showcased strong revenue growth, particularly in the Microsoft Cloud segment. The company's emphasis on AI, customer value, and operating leverage is driving positive results. While facing challenges related to workload optimization and potential AI regulation, Microsoft is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Microsoft reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on AI innovation

Microsoft's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in Microsoft Cloud, Azure, Teams, and security business, while facing challenges in the ad market and macroeconomic headwinds.
The company's strengths lie in innovation across various sectors, strong customer loyalty, and a strategic focus on AI integration for competitive advantage.
Opportunities include leveraging AI for innovation, optimizing workloads post-pandemic, and driving growth through value propositions and customer loyalty.

Microsoft reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes Azure growth opportunities

Microsoft's Q3 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by robust revenue growth, commercial bookings, and operating income across key segments.
The company's focus on Microsoft Cloud, Azure's growth, and innovative products like GitHub Copilot and Teams highlights its commitment to customer success and shareholder returns.
While facing challenges in workload optimization and pricing strategies, Microsoft has opportunities to capitalize on Azure's potential, drive innovation, and maximize long-term growth through strategic investments and product enhancements.

Microsoft excels in Q4 with strong cloud growth and operational efficiency

Microsoft's Q4 performance reflects strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic focus on cloud and AI. While facing challenges in optimizing cloud operations and transitioning gross margins, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in Azure growth and new product demand. Microsoft's diversified revenue streams and leadership in cloud services underpin its resilience and growth potential.

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI and Azure growth

Microsoft's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by Azure, commercial segments, and cash flow generation. The company faces challenges in sustaining growth and margins amidst AI investments but has opportunities to capitalize on AI, Azure, and disciplined operations for future success.

Microsoft reports record Q2 earnings driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft's Q2 2024 earnings showcased robust financial performance across segments, driven by cloud and AI services.
The company demonstrated resilience in margin improvement despite significant AI investments, highlighting operational efficiency.
Strategic focus on continuous innovation and customer engagement positions Microsoft for sustained growth and market leadership.
Addressing challenges in infrastructure readiness and product adoption will be key to unlocking future opportunities and maintaining competitive edge.

Microsoft achieves record Q3 results, eyes sustained growth in FY '25

Microsoft's Q3 performance reflects robust revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strong financial health across all segments.
The company's strengths lie in Azure's growth, GitHub Copilot's success, and strategic investments in cloud and AI technologies.
Challenges include capacity issues in Azure, balancing core business growth, and adapting to the evolving IT landscape towards AI.
Opportunities abound in sustaining growth, expanding Azure's customer base, and leveraging Dynamics and LinkedIn for revenue growth.

Microsoft reports robust FY '24 earnings, eyes AI and Cloud growth

Microsoft's strong FY '24 performance driven by Cloud, AI, and gaming revenue, with a focus on security and shareholder returns
Challenges include capacity constraints and increased capital expenditures, but opportunities exist in AI and Cloud growth
Partnerships and innovation key to addressing challenges and driving future growth and scalability
Outlook for FY '25 positive with a focus on double-digit revenue growth and expanding gaming opportunities

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI innovation for growth

Microsoft's Q1 2025 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in cloud services and commercial bookings.
The company's focus on AI innovation, cost efficiencies, and long-term investments positions it well for sustained growth.
Challenges include managing expenses, supply constraints, and balancing investments with revenue growth.
Opportunities in AI, cloud services, and commercial offerings present avenues for continued expansion and value creation.

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Schools, corporate boardrooms and social media are abuzz with talk about ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by AI startup OpenAI.

All you need to know about ChatGPT, the A.I. chatbot that's got the world talking and tech giants clashing

Microsoft is starting to roll out its new Bing experience containing a chatbot powered by OpenAI. It's sometimes unwilling to do things that ChatGPT will.

Microsoft's new Bing chatbot is fun but sometimes more cautious than ChatGPT

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The UK's competition watchdog has moved a step closer to potentially blocking Microsoft's planned $69bn (£56bn) takeover of Call of Duty gaming firm Activision.

Microsoft's $69bn takeover of Activision a step closer to being blocked by UK watchdog

Say goodbye to long lists of links. New search engines boosted by artificial intelligence give conversational answers to humans' complex questions.

Web search as you know it is dead: Microsoft's and Google's new AIs are about to transform how you look for information online

The U.K.'s competition regulator said Wednesday that Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard could harm competition in the U.K. gaming market.

Microsoft's $69 billion Activision takeover could harm gamers, British regulator says

Britain's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday its in-depth probe had found that Xbox maker Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard raised competition concerns about cloud and console gaming.

Britain says Microsoft's Activision deal could harm gamers

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority said an in-depth independent investigation on Microsoft's MSFT, +4.20% proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard ATVI, +5.62% provisionally finds the deal raises concerns about cloud and console gaming. The U.K. had launched the probe of the $69 billion deal back in September, alongside similar probes in the U.S. and European Union.

U.K. regulator says provisional finding is that Microsoft's Activision deal could stifle competition

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Hot on the heels of Microsoft announcing its $10bn investment into ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI, Google has entered the fray with news of its own experimental AI.

Google Announces Bard, Its Rival To Microsoft-Backed ChatGPT

Microsoft has revealed a revamped Bing search engine powered by chatbot technology as an AI arms race with rival Google hots up.

'The race starts today': Microsoft takes aim at Google in bid to change how we search the web

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These companies suffered over the last 12 months but have excellent long-term prospects.

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Microsoft has finally released its artificial intelligence-powered search engine, and some of the early reviews are good. But what will it mean in to the bottom line?

Microsoft gave some numbers on AI-powered search. Here's what the company says.

But it gave me tips and directed me to writing resources for cover letters. Rival ChatGPT, however, wrote me a 270-word cover letter for the same job.

I asked Microsoft's 'new Bing' to write me a cover letter for a job. It refused, saying this would be 'unethical' and 'unfair to other applicants.

Microsoft visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo in December as part of attempts to jump-start formalisation of the little-regulated and dangerous industry that experts say is key to meeting global demand for the battery material.

Microsoft calls for 'coalition' to improve Congo's informal cobalt mines

Battle lines are being drawn in the new artificial intelligence-powered search struggle between Microsoft and Google, and how that spills over into commerce will make waves.

It's Google's Bard vs Microsoft and ChatGPT for the Future of AI

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick talked about Microsoft's proposed acquisition of the video game company and also addressed regulatory scrutiny of the proposed deal.

Activision CEO on Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal: Regulators don't have experience

Google has been stagnant for a long time. Win or lose, Microsoft's new and improved Bing is the first push toward innovation in search in a while.

Microsoft is giving Google the kick in the butt it's needed for years

Microsoft Corp on Tuesday unveiled a juiced-up version of its Bing search engine and Edge Web browser, powered by an upgraded version of ChatGPT's underlying technology.

Factbox: How to get Microsoft's new AI-enhanced Bing

See ChatGPT's witty poem about Bing being better than Google. The Microsoft search engine is getting an upgrade by integrating the AI's technology.

For a Microsoft report, ChatGPT was asked to write a funny poem about Bing being better than Google. See it here.

Microsoft is planning to let companies, schools and governments create their own chatbots with OpenAI's ChatGPT for purposes like customer service.

Microsoft will make ChatGPT tech available for other companies to customize, source says

Google's parent company Alphabet just dropped a bombshell announcement with Bard AI, a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Google Bard AI vs. Microsoft ChatGPT-Which is the Better AI Stock to Buy?

Microsoft Corp MSFT doubled down on its investment in OpenAI's ChatGPT last month, and among the many use cases, the tech giant has set its sights on arguably the most near-term AI opportunity.

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Satya Nadella said AI-powered search is the biggest thing to happen to the company in the nine years he's been CEO

Microsoft CEO Nadella calls AI-powered search biggest thing for company since cloud 15 years ago

The new Bing offers more powerful features than Google Search. The perennially second-place search engine's time has finally come.

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