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Using Microsoft Search on Bing, enterprises can now find locations within their organization through using simple keyword searches.

Azure Analysis Services is now available in seven regions since it was launched in preview during October. The PaaS is an OLAP engine and BI modelling platform that makes it easier for organizations to manage and share data.

Microsoft's Backward Compatibility Super Sale will run from May 16th - 22nd, and offers Skate 3 for $5, Red Dead Redemption for $12, and more.

After a report suggested Facebook scrapes Android user call and text data, the company says it only does so for users who opt-in.

A series of announcement about data breaches led to concern that Verizon would drop out of its Yahoo purchase entirely. A press release reveals that the company will continue with the purchase with the inclusion of new security clauses.

US Homeland Security is warning users to review their security practices as tensions with Iran escalate and attacks move increasingly to the cyberspace. Data wiping attacks are one concern and can be used to take out vital industry.

Microsoft Bing Travel now offers a robust set of features during searches that highlights every aspect of the travel experience for destinations.

In a draft, the European Commission suggests a regulation that would force websites to remove terrorist content within an hour of detection. The legislation will have to be approved by the majority of members before it can be enacted.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed the company's involvement with UK intelligence in the wake of three terror attacks. While unable to disclose details, the CEO said he believes his company provided 'some valuable information'.

Jim Jordan is asking why Microsoft is not facing antitrust scrutiny under and investigation including Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Apple.

Microsoft Power Automate now has process mining features thanks to Microsoft’s acquisition of Minit earlier this year.

The new Station F accelerator is already supporting recast.ai and plans to expand to up to 100 startups in the coming years. Microsoft will join with INRIA to provide a team of researchers and business experts, as well as daily events.

As promised nearly a year ago, the Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement has been updated to provider developers with more revenue.

Microsoft says Windows 11 is the most accessible platform it has ever made, including beefed up accessibility tools and wider access across apps.

Microsoft's new Silicon Valley land is planned to contain 437,000 square feet of offices, housing up to 2,200 employees. The purchase came in at $73.2 million.

The Microsoft Inspire conference will give partners the chance to connect with employees and will feature speakers from inside and outside the company. It will run from July 9–13 in Washington D.C.

A new update for Skype on Android bumps the app to version 8.15.0.4 and makes it easier to switch between audio devices.

Amazon could lodge a complaint over the awarding of the $10 billion JEDI contract to Microsoft, after a process that was steeped in controversy.

Microsoft has announced Xbox Live Avatars are coming to Insiders today, ending several delays for the new customization tool.

Wladimir Palant says Firefox only uses one iteration of SHA-1 hash encryption when at least 100,000 are needed to shut down brute force attacks.