Microsoft and OpenAI evolve partnership to drive the next phase of AI

By Dustin Ward

We are thrilled to continue our strategic partnership with OpenAI and to partner on Stargate. Today’s announcement is complementary to what our two companies have been working on together since 2019. The key elements of our partnership remain in place for the duration of our contract through 2030, with our access to OpenAI’s IP, our…

Coldplay evolves the fan experience with Microsoft AI

By Dustin Ward

Great music builds memories that span generations My first concert with my son was a Coldplay show in Vancouver a couple of years ago. I was completely captivated by the show, the music, the immersive experience, and the focus on sustainability—but mostly by watching my youngest experience a concert for the first time. It was…

Announcing Global Acceleration Program for RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure 

By Dustin Ward

SAP and Microsoft are excited to announce a joint program, the RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure Global Acceleration Program, aimed at accelerating and complementing the adoption of RISE with SAP. This program provides prescriptive guidance, proven recommendations and security principles to enable organizations’ transition seamlessly to the cloud while unlocking the full potential of…

AWS Weekly Roundup: New AWS Mexico (Central) Region, simultaneous sign-in for multiple AWS accounts, and more (January 20, 2025)

By Dustin Ward

As winter maintains its hold over where I live in the Netherlands, rare moments of sunlight become precious gifts. This weekend offered one such treasure—while cycling along a quiet canal, golden rays broke through the typically gray Dutch sky, creating a perfect moment of serenity. These glimpses of brightness feel particularly special during January, when…

Innovating in line with the European Union’s AI Act 

By Dustin Ward

As our Microsoft AI Tour reached Brussels, Paris, and Berlin toward the end of last year, we met with European organizations that were energized by the possibilities of our latest AI technologies and engaged in deployment projects. They were also alert to the fact that 2025 is the year that key obligations under the European Union’s AI…

Azure Storage—A look back and a look forward

By Dustin Ward

Last January, we shared our reflection of 2023 and outlook for 2024—and what a year it has been! Microsoft has been at the forefront of groundbreaking AI solutions, empowering end customers, developers and IT Professionals in the cloud while accelerating enterprise migrations to Azure. Azure Storage has evolved to bolster the evolution of Microsoft AI…