Microsoft makes changes in its field sales, support groups as FY'21 begins
Microsoft also is creating a new standalone Microsoft Consulting org as part of its new structure.
Microsoft also is creating a new standalone Microsoft Consulting org as part of its new structure.
Microsoft is continuing to work to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on its employees and customers, as two of its Seattle-area employees have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Microsoft Technical Fellow Anders Hejlsbergis spending most of his time and energy on C# 4.0, the next release of the programming language he invented. But Hejlsberg also is thinking ahead to some new programming concepts and models,that will affect Microsoft's future directions in the developer space.
Microsoft is making available its learning content, certifications, and job-seeking tools to try to help the estimated 25 million people worldwide whose jobs have been impacted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
More details about Microsoft's first reorg of its fiscal 2021 are coming to light, including how it is positioning its new separate consulting services unit.
Microsoft has purchased eSports platform vendor Smash.gg and is planning on integrating it with its MSN eSports franchise.
Microsoft has cut "hundreds" of employees as part of its latest layoff round across multiple regions and functions, according to various reports.
Microsoft is continuing to add firepower to its gaming unit. Its latest move: Spending $7.5 billion for the creator of The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom, and other key franchises.
Microsoft won't be holding its annual Most Valuable Professional Summit in the Seattle area later this month due to fears of the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
After 11 years, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on its physical retail stores and is refocusing its retail sales efforts around its online/digital store.