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EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 95: Sophia Velastegui former Microsoft Chief AI officer
- Sophia Velastegui, former Chief AI Officer at Microsoft, discusses her journey through major tech companies and her passion for AI.
- She highlights the cultural transformation at Microsoft and the challenges of AI development.
- The future of AI lies in multimodal innovations that integrate various data types.
- Sophia also emphasizes the importance of women in tech and the value of curiosity in leadership.
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Exclusive: Amazon's AI chatbot Q is entering enemy turf by integrating with Microsoft's Office 365
- Amazon plans to integrate its AI chatbot Q with Microsoft's Office 365 service.
- The integration aims to expand Q's user base by leveraging the popularity of Office 365.
- Amazon Q, launched in April, faces competition from Microsoft's own Copilot AI assistant.
- The move is part of a broader set of new Q features that Amazon is working on, including a new browser extension.
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Microsoft Launches Windows 11 ISO for ARM Devices!
- Microsoft has released the Windows 11 ISO for ARM-based devices.
- Users with ARM laptops like Snapdragon X Elite and Plus models can now download the latest version (24H2) from Microsoft's website.
- The ISO allows users to create a bootable USB drive for a clean installation on their ARM-based computers.
- This update improves compatibility across devices and shows Microsoft's commitment to expanding support for different hardware.
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Broadcom’s VMware strategy is winning despite market friction
- Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is going almost exactly as expected when the deal was announced in May 2022.
- Customers are actively moving many low value workloads off VMware, but most mission-critical work is staying put, allowing Broadcom to integrate VMware into its highly successful business model.
- Broadcom is marketing the economic benefits of going all-in on the VMware Cloud Foundation bundle despite negative sentiment in the press and social media.
- Broadcom has done extensive total-cost-of-ownership and economic analysis which appears quite defensible, assuming customers go all-in on VCF.
- Broadcom has significant upside to its VMware business if it can convince customers to stay with its VCF bundle.
- Several industry surveys indicate a large percentage of customers are looking to migrate off VMware, but migrations are nontrivial and almost always more expensive than staying put.
- Broadcom is executing ahead of expectations on its VMware progress and is establishing the basis for a long-term platform asset that will be an industry force for the next decade and perhaps beyond.
- Customers should keep the roadmap of Broadcom in mind, negotiate the best deal, and identify low-value/low-risk workloads that can be easily moved to an alternative.
- Understand VMware’s AI roadmap and spend ample time evaluating its ecosystem partners' approach when it comes to data feeding AI.
- Broadcom's non-GAAP operating margins are historically above 60% and four to six times better those of most virtualization competitors/partners (e.g. Dell, Nutanix, Red Hat/IBM, HPE and so on).
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How Microsoft’s next-gen BitNet architecture is turbocharging LLM efficiency
- Microsoft Research has introduced BitNet a4.8, a technique that improves the efficiency of 1-bit large language models (LLMs).
- LLMs use a limited number of bits to represent model weights, reducing memory and computational resources needed.
- BitNet a4.8 combines hybrid quantization and sparsification techniques to optimize 1-bit LLMs.
- BitNet a4.8 achieves comparable performance to previous models while using less compute and memory.
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Xbox is testing a handheld device, but it’s a long ways off
- Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is working on a handheld device, but it's still in the prototyping stage.
- Even if brought to market, the device would still take a few years.
- Xbox is looking to expand its hardware options and reach players wherever they play.
- Microsoft is interested in more acquisitions to break into new markets like Asia and tap into mobile gaming.
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Early Black Friday Microsoft Office deals 2024: Save on Microsoft 360
- Black Friday deals are the perfect time to score a sweet discount on useful services that will help you all year around.
- Microsoft 365 Personal has all the essentials for one person.
- Microsoft 365 Family 6-people provides access for six people with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook all included.
- Microsoft Office Home 2024 gives permanent access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for one user.
- A one-time purchase, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 gives you constant and steady access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 is the latest build of Microsoft Office for your business.
- It’s important to figure out if you want to purchase a lifetime/one time only deal or if you’re fine paying each year.
- Are you just buying for yourself or do you need to support the whole family?
- It’s a pretty simple process buying Microsoft Office.
- We know all about Microsoft Office with plenty of knowledge backing that view up.
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More Than 300 Bethesda Developers Are On Strike Today Over Remote Work And Microsoft’s Outsourcing Practices
- Bethesda employees in Maryland and Texas are on strike today over remote work and Microsoft's outsourcing practices.
- The ZeniMax Workers United union, representing over 300 quality assurance developers, alleges that Microsoft isn't addressing their concerns.
- The striking developers claim that their remote work requests are being denied, despite being required to come into the office only twice a week.
- They also want to limit the amount of work outsourced by Microsoft compared to the work done by full-time staff.
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Is Black Myth: Wukong Coming To Xbox? Phil Spencer Knows, But Won't Say
- Black Myth: Wukong, one of the biggest games of 2024, is currently available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
- Microsoft CEO of gaming, Phil Spencer, knows whether Black Myth: Wukong is coming to Xbox but won't announce it.
- Based on Spencer's reaction and a recent ESRB leak, it is speculated that Black Myth: Wukong will be announced for Xbox at this year's Game Awards.
- The release date for the Xbox port is yet to be confirmed.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Xbox Head to IHOP
- Microsoft announced that IHOP will feature an Indiana Jones and the Great Circle themed menu and Xbox Stack Market app rewards for International Bank of Pancakes members.
- IHOP members will earn PanCoins by dining at the restaurant and can exchange them for weekly rewards.
- The IHOP menu includes items like Caramel Apple Butter Hot Chocolate and Long-Lost Cookie Butter Milkshake.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game will be released on Xbox Series X and PC on December 9, 2024, while the IHOP special menu and Stack Market update will launch on November 18, 2024.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27749 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27749 has been released to the Canary Channel along with ISOs.
- A new shortcut, 'Narrator key + control + X' has been added to copy what the Narrator last spoke to the clipboard.
- Narrator will now auto-read contents of a mail in the new Outlook app similar to behavior in Outlook classic.
- Fixed items in the navigation pane in the File Explorer for some individuals.
- Fixed an underlying issue causing RAW images taken in portrait mode to display in landscape mode thumbnails.
- Added a search box if the taskbar auto-hides when the setting for search on the taskbar is set to “Search box”.
- Updated the mouse option 'Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key' for high DPI monitors.
- Fixed performance issues where Narrator would slow down after 15 minutes of continuous use.
- Fixed an issue where Narrator added an additional announcement 'contains style'.
- Fixed an issue causing some insiders to see a bugcheck with KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION.
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A new look at Microsoft’s startup story, with insights for today: Microsoft @ 50, Chapter 2
- Microsoft's decision to focus on software rather than producing its own PC defined its business in the early years. Margaret O’Mara, a University of Washington historian, described its decision as savvy, making its market equal to the world of personal computers. At that point, it had grown to around 50 people since moving to Bellevue, Washington, and the IBM Personal Computer was a year away from hitting the market.
- Microsoft was scrambling to come with a 16-bit operating system for what would become its defining PC product. Publicly, Microsoft's vision was to have 'A PC on every desk and in every home,' running Microsoft software inside. The company has expanded into hardware, such as modern-day Microsoft Surface computers, but its early focus on software set it apart.
- Microsoft's first annual profit hovered around $2-3m, on about $5m in revenue. Its first outside investor, Technology Venture Investors (TVI), invested $1m for a 5% stake, when it had a $20m valuation - relatively tiny compared to the company's $3.1tn value today.
- David Marquardt, Microsoft's first outside investor, had a background in mechanical engineering. His partnership with TVI later invested $1m in Microsoft in 1981, as the company faced skepticism from partners who avoided backing software startups. It was the case believing the cost of producing a copy of a software program was zero, driving profits to zero, too.
- Paul Allen and Bill Gates made a complementary dreamer/doer and hacker/hustler duo. As educated programmers, and young entrepreneurs with innate abilities to code and deep understanding of technology, Gates applied his ambitions to business, too. Microsoft's hard-charging, at times argumentative culture, contributed to gender biases and homogeneity in the tech industry, which legacy the market felt and continues to feel.
- Location was critical for Microsoft from the beginning - its decision to locate in Albuquerque near MITS and later in the Seattle region where Allen and Gates grew up. The move allowed the company to tap into the pool of engineering talent emerging from the UW.
- At times, it seemed like the company had to bring the market into existence by sheer force of will, demonstrated by Gates' landmark “Open Letter to Hobbyists.” This mindset translated into Microsoft's larger approach, which ultimately contributed to the business activities that led to the landmark U.S. antitrust case against the company.
- Throughout its history, Microsoft has seen its greatest success when it has taken advantage of discontinuities in technology, starting with the rise of the personal computer. It has figured out how to increase productivity from early days.
- In 1986, as Microsoft prepared for its initial public offering, the company's IPO prospectus signaled another disruption on the way - describing the recent release of a 'graphical operating environment that runs on the Microsoft MS-DOS operating systems.'
- In sum, Microsoft's success can be attributed to a focus on software, taking advantage of discontinuities in technology, strategic and fruitful partnerships in product development, and a strong sense of place.
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Xbox Boss Says No 'Red Line' With Exclusives, Including Even Halo
- Microsoft's CEO of gaming, Phil Spencer, says more Xbox games will be coming to other platforms, including potentially the next Halo game.
- Spencer stated that there are no 'red lines' in their portfolio that prevent games from being released on other consoles.
- He mentioned that it is too early to make a decision on the next version of Halo regarding its availability on other platforms.
- Recent reports suggest that Microsoft's leadership is pushing for more Xbox games to transition to PlayStation and Switch.
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Elder Scrolls Online releases U44 on console as ZeniMax Workers United goes on strike
- Elder Scrolls Online U44 update is now available for console players, bringing new content and revamp of PvP.
- The update includes two new companions, updates to the scribing system, and a new reward track.
- ZeniMax Workers United, the union governing ZeniMax branches, has gone on strike to pressure Microsoft to address their demands.
- The strike is aimed at addressing issues like remote work options, outsourcing, job security, and improved working conditions.
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Microsoft’s Risky Dance with Bitcoin – Why They Shouldn’t Ignore Big Daddy BTC
- Microsoft is set to vote on whether to assess Bitcoin as an investment option, with the National Center for Public Policy Research proposing the motion. If the company ignores Bitcoin and prices later rise, Microsoft could face lawsuits from disgruntled shareholders for negligence in its 'fiduciary duty' to maximise returns. MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm with an aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy, has already outperformed Microsoft by over 300% in 2021. Bitcoin's adoption and institutional embrace continue to advance, making Microsoft's reluctance look dated and potentially irrelevant.
- Ethan Peck, deputy director of NCPPR's Free Enterprise Project, said shareholders might have grounds to sue Microsoft in a "coulda, woulda, shoulda" scenario. Even if the proposal fails, the conversation will not go away as each Bitcoin rally pushes shareholders to demand change. Microsoft and other tech giants must decide if they want to lead the charge into a new financial frontier or risk becoming irrelevant in the eyes of investors.
- Companies are legally obligated to do what's best for shareholders, and ethically they must consider all asset classes. A missed opportunity could become a "coulda, woulda, shoulda" lawsuit scenario if Microsoft shuns Bitcoin entirely. Moreover, Bitcoin's track record could play a valuable role as a store of value for Fortune 500 companies and asset managers.
- Microsoft's board has already recommended shareholders vote against the motion. However, other companies' aggressive Bitcoin investment strategies means Microsoft's risk-averse strategy looks increasingly irrelevant to forward-thinking investors.
- Bitcoin currently hovers around $67,000, and despite recent volatility, the trend is upwards. The introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and wider institutional embrace of crypto assets means Microsoft's reluctance will soon look dated.
- The vote on Bitcoin investment will take place in December. Even if it fails, the discussions will likely plant seeds for future shareholder engagement. Microsoft needs to decide whether being a latecomer to Bitcoin is worth the risk of becoming irrelevant.
- In the rapidly shifting tech landscape, Microsoft must consider whether it wants to look like a latecomer to the new financial frontier or lead the charge. Bitcoin adoption is moving forward regardless, making Microsoft's hesitance to engage in this space increasingly irrelevant.
- MicroStrategy's performance in 2021, with a fraction of Microsoft's resources, workforce and market power, highlights the rewards of engaging in an aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy. Microsoft has no room to ignore Bitcoin as merely a 'speculative asset' and could face discontent from shareholders if prices surge.
- Otherwise, Microsoft risks misinterpreting Bitcoin's role in diversified portfolios, not just as a hedge against inflation but as a groundbreaking store of value. The new financial frontier requires companies to lead and embrace change - Microsoft has to decide which side it is on.
- If Microsoft wants to keep up with the ever-evolving tech and finance landscape, it must consider cryptocurrencies beyond just Bitcoin. It remains to be seen if Microsoft will lead the charge or ignore the new financial frontier, and risk falling behind its peers.
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