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Russia is ramping up cyberattacks against Ukraine, and Microsoft says at least 20 Ukrainian agencies have been targeted. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins us to discuss the latest.

Google Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft are the first device manufacturers to commit to shipping Android 12L, the new version of Android designed to be better optimized for tablets and foldable devices. Google’s VP of engineering for Android, Andrei Popescu, announced the news in a blog post , saying that 12L would ship to devices from the three companies later this year. Lenovo isn’t a surprise, since its P12 Pro tablet can already run a beta version of Android 12L . It’s not clear exactly which devices from the other two companies will get the update — presumably Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 is one of them, while any number of Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets or Z Fold phones could potentially benefit from the new software. Google A… Continue reading…

Microsoft and Oracle are following Apple, Alphabet, and other tech giants as they stop sales and services in Russia.

More major gaming companies are joining the boycott against Russia, with Ubisoft and Take-Two putting business on hold amid the country''s invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, Ubisoft updated a blog post in which it expressed support for Ukraine and its team members based there to note it''s pausing sales in Russia. Take-Two, meanwhile, has stopped sales of games and ended marketing support in Russia and Belarus. The publisher also told GamesIndustry.biz it''s preventing people in the two countries from installing its games. That includes Grand Theft Auto V , which is believed to be the third most-popular game in Russia behind Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2, based on monthly active users. Since the invasion began, many notable gaming companies have withdrawn from Russia, including Activision Blizzard, Epic Games , Microsoft , EA and CD Projekt . Sony also removed Gran Turismo 7 from its Russian storefront just as the game was released elsewhere, while Nintendo halted Switch eShop payments.

MICROSOFT Corp unveiled its fourth data centre in India on Monday, betting on rising digital consumption in one of its fastest-growing markets. Microsoft India head Anant Maheshwari said the company was making long-term investments in the country, although he declined to confirm reports by local media of a $2 billion price tag for the latest centre. “A public cloud data centre is not a one time investment, it is a continuous investment that we have,” Maheshwari told Reuters. “In the last two years, we doubled the capacity in the existing three data centres.” The overall Indian public cloud services market is expected to reach $10.8bn by 2025, according to research firm IDC. India’s government has been nudging foreign tech companies to store more of their data locally, a move seen as New Delhi’s attempt to gain stricter oversight of big tech firms. Maheshwari said Microsoft was continuing to grow its workforce in India from 18 000 currently “both through the pandemic and going forward”.

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Maheshwari said Microsoft was continuing to grow its workforce in India from 18,000 currently "both through the pandemic and going forward."

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) shared its fourth data center plan in India. It will establish the data center in Hyderabad, Telangana. Microsoft India head Anant Maheshwari said the company was making long-term investments in the country, Reuters reports . However, he declined to confirm … Full story available on Benzinga.com

Apple is holding its first virtual event of the year on March 8th, and to be honest, I’ve heard rumors about this date for weeks. And don’t get me started on the leaky product selection expected to debut tomorrow at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT / 6 PM GMT. Engadget The first major announcement is likely to be a new iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest iPhone, packing 5G. Will it catch up, design-wise, with the rest of the iPhone family? We’re not sure, but it could still have a home button, if that’s what you’re hoping for. That might be the only throwback — we expect it to have the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13 lineup. It’s also time for a new iPad Air, currently the oldest iPad in Apple’s lineup. Although, it’s not that old, really; it was completely redesigned back in 2020 . That’s not all we’re likely to see, however. A report yesterday suggested we could also get a new external display from Apple. Check out our full preview right here . — Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Engadget Podcast: A not-so Mobile World Congress 2022 Musk says Starlink won''t block Russian media outlets ''unless at gunpoint'' Keyboard and mouse support is coming to Microsoft''s Xbox Cloud Gaming service Sony''s best ANC headphones are up to 46 percent off right now Halo Infinite''s campaign co-op won''t land with season two Audi''s RS E-Tron GT makes the case for EVs on ice Hitting the Books: How Mildred Dresselhaus'' research proved we had graphite all wrong Netflix stops streaming in Russia The company had previously halted production on several projects in the country.

Microsoft is gearing up to launch another update for the Windows 11 OS, codenamed version 22H2

Microsoft announces fourth data centre in India and opens fifth Azure region in China with the ''North China'' region, as cloud competition heats up

On 28 February 2022, the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, and his wife Anu announced that their son Zain, aged 26yrs, had passed away due to Cerebral Palsy. This unfortunate development drew the world’s attention…

The "Cloud Computing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), by Deployment (Public, Private, Hybrid), by Enterprise Size, by End Use (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Goods), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com''s offering. The global cloud computing market is expected to reach USD 1,554.94 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.7%. Cloud systems thrive at streamlining inter-organizational communication and providing a simplified alternative for managing corporate processes. Due to cost savings, flexibility and scalability, data security, data storage, and team collaboration, about 70% of firms have already shifted to cloud-based computing for part of their services. For instance, in October 2020, Microsoft Corporation joined with ZEISS Group to improve health care and manufacturing quality through data solutions. Together with the simplicity of deployment and lower total cost of ownership, these advantages are likely to raise cloud computing demand throughout the forecast period, driving the market growth.

Microsoft explained that according to study done by research firm IDC, Microsoft data centres in India contributed $9.5 billion revenue to the economy between 2016 and 2020.

Zach Marzouk 7 Mar, 2022 Microsoft has announced plans to establish its fourth data centre region in India in the city of Hyderabad in Telangana. The company revealed that the investment aligns with its commitment to help customers thrive in a cloud and AI-enabled digital economy and will become part of the world’s largest cloud infrastructure. The new data centre region in Hyderabad will complement the tech giant’s existing network of three regions across the country in Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai. It will offer Microsoft’s entire portfolio across the cloud, AI , productivity tools CRM with advanced data security, and more. Microsoft said Telangana is emerging as a “challenger” in the Indian IT sector due to its software exports registering an increase of 7% year-on-year to reach $67.4 billion in 2021, citing a government report . It added that it is partnering with the Telangana government to accelerate its adoption of cloud, AI, IoT, and cyber security tools for governance. This includes efforts to upskill government officials in next-generation technology, support young girls to build careers in cyber security through the CyberShikshaa programme, and partner on skilling programmes like DigiSaksham with the ministry of labour and employment to equip job seekers from rural areas with technical skills. “Today’s commitment to the people and businesses of India will position the country among the world’s digital leaders,” said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & Information Technology. “A Microsoft data center region provides a competitive advantage to our digital economy and is a long-term investment in our country’s potential.” The new data centre region will also be built with sustainable design and operations in mind, the company said.