Tag: Microsoft
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Breaking: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died of cancer at age 65, his family and Vulcan Inc., which was founded by Allen, said in a statement on Tuesday. Vulcan Inc said Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in Seattle, hailing him as a “noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts.” Allen’s…
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Microsoft’s $7.5bn GitHub deal set for EU approval
United States software giant Microsoft is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its 7.5 billion dollars purchase of privately held coding website GitHub, official sources said on Monday. Microsoft announced the deal in June, its largest acquisition since it bought LinkedIn for 26 billion dollars in 2016. The GitHub deal is expected to…
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Google deletes YouTube accounts with ties to Iran
Google has announced deleting 58 accounts with ties to Iran on its video sharing platform, YouTube and some other of its sites. The recent removals targeted 39 channels on YouTube, which had more than 13,000 views in the United States, as well as 13 accounts on the social networking site Google Plus and six accounts…
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World’s most valuable brand: Google displaces Facebook, Apple
Google has displaced Apple to become world’s most valuable brand, according to analysis from global brand consultancy, BrandZ. TheNewsGuru reports a new study by BrandZ reveals Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., had a brand value of $302 billion, compared to Apple’s $301 billion. According to the analysis released by the global brand consultancy firm, the…
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Edo attracts Microsoft, Siemens, others for innovation hub launch
In furtherance of its commitment to equip youths with skills and expertise to drive inclusive growth and development, the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, through its skills development arm, Edojobs, is set for the launch of the first-ever state-backed innovation hub to activate and drive the state’s fledgling technology ecosystem. Set for launch on June 14,…
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Microsoft warns of dangers of non-compliance with EU Data Protection Regulation
Multinational technology company, Microsoft, on Friday advised businesses in Nigeria to pay attention to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Mr John Edokpolor, Lead Commercial Attorney, Microsoft MEA Emerging Markets, said in Lagos that May 25 would be the deadline for compiance with the regulation. Edokpolor spoke at a media briefing. In the…
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Microsoft, NDDC, others take e-learning to primary, secondary schools in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Microsoft and other Silicon Valley companies in U.S. have begun an e-learning project to revolutionize education in the Niger Delta. The Managing Director of NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, said this on Monday while speaking with State House Correspondents after the organization presented the model to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
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Microsoft 365 Education launched in Nigeria
Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft 365 Education in Nigeria – a single, affordable technology solution built for education. Microsoft revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Microsoft ‘Windows in the Classroom’ event, in partnership with Sidmach, an ICT firm. The solution brings together Office 365, Windows 10, Intune for Education, Minecraft: Education…
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Improved cancer diagnosis: Microsoft partners Adaptive Biotechnologies
Microsoft has announced a partnership with Adaptive Biotechnologies to map the genetics of the human immune system in efforts to improve diagnoses of cancers and other diseases. Peter Lee, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, AI and Research, made this known in a statement late on Thursday. “We are very excited and inspired by our collaboration with…
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NITDA, Microsoft signs MoU to strengthen innovation, adoption
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft company on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Information Communication Technology (ICT) innovation and adoption. This is made known in a statement signed by Dr Isa Pantami, the Director-General NITDA and Mr Akin Banuso, the General Manager, Microsoft in Abuja. Pantami said that…