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Microsoft’s strategy of cozying up to other platforms is working, so the company is extending it — CNBC

Microsoft stock is worth 275% more than it was when Satya Nadella took over in 2014, points out Jordan Novet. Here is the link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/12/microsoft-wins-by-shipping-software-for-android-playstation-ios.html

Microsoft just invested $1 billion in OpenAI to work on large-scale AI systems

Microsoft is investing $1 billion in artificial intelligence research company OpenAI, as part of a multiyear partnership, to extend Azure’s capabilities in large-scale AI systems.

Microsoft CEO Nadella: HoloLens for war is fine if it’s used by a democracy — ZDNet

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has defended the company's $480m contract to supply HoloLens-for-war headsets to the US Army, writes Liam Tung. Here is the link:...

Windows head Terry Myserson leaving; Microsoft forms two new engineering groups

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees in a public email that Terry Myerson, head of the Windows and Devices Group and a 21-year Microsoft veteran, is leaving the company. Mr. Nadella also announced the formation of two new engineering groups within Microsoft.

Microsoft Under New CEO, Shuffles Senior Management

Microsoft, under its new CEO Satya Nadella, is making several changes to its senior leadership team. Tony Bates, president, and head of Skype, is moving...