Microsoft’s Legendary Comms Chief Frank Shaw Is Leaving After 29 Remarkable Years
Microsoft chief communications officer Frank Shaw is leaving at the end of 2026 after 17 years in the role. Here’s what it means.
Data Center
A data center is a facility used to house computer systems, servers, networking equipment, and associated components for storing, processing, and distributing large amounts of data.
Massive New Pecos Datacenter in West Texas As Microsoft Bets Big on AI
Microsoft is building a 2GW Pecos datacenter campus in West Texas to power the next wave of AI, cloud, and Copilot services.
Here’s the Biggest Freaking Microsoft Q3 2026 Earnings Preview: Azure, Copilot, and OpenAI Deal Under the Microscope
The Microsoft Q3 2026 earnings report comes out today, with investors focused on Azure growth, Copilot adoption, AI capex, and the revamped OpenAI partnership.
Microsoft Bets Big on Japan with $10 Billion AI, Security, and Skills Push
Microsoft invests $10B in Japan to expand AI infrastructure, boost cybersecurity, and train 1M workers, aligning with national growth goals.
Microsoft Joins Trump’s Revolutionary “Bring Your Own Power” Pledge for AI Data Centers in 2026
Microsoft joins Trump’s White House pledge to power AI data centers without raising electricity bills, reshaping Azure and Copilot growth.
Microsoft Turns NVIDIA GTC 2026 Into an Exciting Showcase for Azure AI Factories and GPU Infrastructure
Microsoft is turning NVIDIA GTC 2026 into a showcase for Azure as the default platform for GPU‑intensive AI “factories,” highlighting how fast it is moving from experimental AI into massive, production‑scale deployment. With a deep session catalog, a highly produced booth presence, and tight alignment with NVIDIA and partners, the company is clearly signaling that Azure AI infrastructure is where …
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Match as It Accelerates Push Toward Carbon Negative by 2030
Microsoft now matches 100% Renewable Energy Match of its global electricity use with renewables, a key step toward its 2030 carbon negative goal.
Microsoft’s Big FY26 Q2 Earnings Beat And AI Spending Spree Rattles Wall Street
Microsoft beat FY26 Q2 expectations, but a 5–7% stock drop shows investors are nervous about massive AI and data-center spending.
Microsoft’s New Community-First AI Infrastructure Plan Aims to Make Datacenters Better Neighbors in 2026
Microsoft’s new Community-First AI Infrastructure plan promises to pay its own way on power, water, jobs, and AI training in host communities.
Microsoft Joins DOE’s Genesis Mission: How Redmond Is Quietly Building the Backbone of America’s AI Future
Microsoft teams up with the U.S. DOE on the Genesis Mission, deepening its AI and cloud footprint alongside new regions in Canada and New Zealand.
Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Anthropic Launch Historic Cloud AI Partnership—Claude Models Scale on Azure with $30 Billion Investment
Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Anthropic revealed a series of strategic partnerships poised to reshape the trajectory of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise model access. The announcement, published on the Microsoft Corporate Blogs, marks a significant expansion of collaboration among three of the tech industry’s most influential powerhouses, setting the stage for next-generation infrastructure and AI advancements. At the heart of …
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 63 New Vulnerabilities Including 1 Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday rolls out critical patches for 63 vulnerabilities including one zero-day exploited in the wild. Apply updates now.
Microsoft’s $10 Billion AI Data Center in Portugal: Leading Europe’s $16B AI Infrastructure Boom
Microsoft invests $10B in Portugal for AI data center, driving Europe’s $16B tech boom. Transforming cloud, jobs, and sustainability.
Microsoft’s Inaugural AI Diffusion Report 2025: Revealing the Global Race for Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Access
Microsoft’s inaugural AI Diffusion Report details where and how fast artificial intelligence is spreading, and what must come next.
Microsoft and G42 Announce 200MW Data Center Expansion in UAE, On Top of 15.2 Billion Investment
Microsoft and G42 unveil 200MW data center expansion in UAE, driving AI innovation and digital growth with a $15.2B investment.
Microsoft Accelerates Southeast Asia’s AI Revolution with Johor Bahru Cloud Region Expansion
Microsoft’s Johor Bahru cloud region aims to transform Southeast Asia’s AI landscape—delivering next-generation cloud services, sustainable infrastructure, and local digital empowerment.
Microsoft’s Monumental $9.7 Billion IREN Deal Supercharges AI Ambitions With Nvidia Chips
Microsoft’s $9.7 billion IREN deal unlocks advanced Nvidia chips, boosting AI and cloud infrastructure for explosive growth.
Microsoft 365 Copilot introducing exclusive in‑country data processing in the UAE in 2026
Microsoft will enable in‑country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE, targeting early 2026 availability for qualified organizations and hosting in Microsoft’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi cloud data centers. The initiative focuses on data residency, regulatory compliance, and lower‑latency performance for public sector and regulated environments, aligning with the UAE’s AI strategies and governance policies. What was announced …
Microsoft Azure Unleashes World’s First NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Supercomputing Cluster for OpenAI, Setting Fresh Standard for AI Compute
Microsoft Azure launches the first production-scale NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster for OpenAI, setting new benchmarks for AI model training and deployment.
Microsoft Commits to 20-Year Solar Power Push with Shizen Energy in Japan: A Major Step for Data Center Sustainability
Microsoft signs 20-year solar deals in Japan, fueling green data centers and advancing global sustainability goals with Shizen Energy.
Xbox Dazzles at Tokyo Game Show 2025 with Forza Horizon 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Flight Simulator Japan, Explosive Game Pass Hits, and Epic RPG Reveals
All Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 reveals: Forza Horizon 6 Japan, 25+ new titles, and every trailer. Explore the future of Xbox gaming now!
Microsoft Proposes New Caledonia Data Center: Community Raises Concerns Over Impact and Rezoning
Microsoft eyes a major Caledonia data center, sparking local opposition in the community amid rezoning debates and environmental concerns.
Microsoft Expands AI with Fairwater Datacenter in Wisconsin with $4 Billion Investment, Set to Lead as World’s Most Powerful
Microsoft is investing $4B more in its Wisconsin AI data center, pushing total spend past $7B and creating jobs, advanced AI, and infrastructure.
Microsoft Azure Cloud Implicated in Israeli Mass Surveillance of Palestinians: What the Leaked Documents Reveal About Unit 8200
A recent investigation reported in-depth by Al Jazeera, has uncovered that Israel’s secretive military intelligence branch, Unit 8200, has been using Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to store and process the intercepted phone calls of millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The reports, based on leaked Microsoft Azure cloud documents and testimonies from multiple sources, expose the …