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Johns Hopkins Medicine inks five-year Microsoft Azure deal
Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) has inked a five-year relationship with Microsoft, centered on Microsoft’s Azure and analytical tools.
Microsoft acquires IoT/OT security company CyberX
Microsoft has acquired Waltham, MA-based CyberX, an IoT/OT security company. Financial terms of the transaction was not disclosed.
ThoughtWorks and VA launch chatbots for veterans
Software consultancy firm ThoughtWorks, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), have developed and launched a chatbot to help U.S. Veterans get questions about COVID-19 answered.
Japan rolls out Microsoft-developed COVID-19 contact tracing app — The Verge
Japan’s government has released its coronavirus contact tracing app for iOS and Android, writes Sam Byford.
Here is the link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/19/21296603/japan-covid-19-contact-tracking-app-cocoa-released
Microsoft acquires data model company ADRM
Microsoft has acquired ADRM Software, a provider of large-scale industry data models. These models are used by large companies as information blueprints, says Microsoft.