Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO · Microsoft
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Microsoft Scraps Its Internal Feedback Tool Perspectives: Is This the End of Formal Employee Feedback?
Microsoft is retiring Perspectives as it shifts towards real-time performance conversations, raising fresh questions about whether formal feedback platforms still work in the age of AI-generated responses
Kristian McCann · 5 Aug 2026
Copilot's Weekly Engagement Now Matches Outlook and Teams. Here's What Changed to Get There
Microsoft says Copilot's weekly engagement now rivals Outlook and Teams, months after a leadership overhaul aimed at fixing weak adoption
Marcus Law · 1 Aug 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot Passes 30 Million Paid Seats as Cloud and AI Growth Power Record Quarter
Microsoft 365 Copilot has passed 30 million paid seats as Q4 FY26 earnings show accelerating enterprise AI adoption across every industry
Marcus Law · 30 Jul 2026
Your Office Isn’t Underused - It’s Just Not Delivering Any Measurable Business Value
Discover why workplace utilization vs productivity metrics fail. Learn how enterprise workplace analytics drive true business value.
Sean Nolan · 4 Jun 2026
Microsoft Scout and the Agentic Upgrade Coming to Teams and M365
Microsoft unveiled Scout at Build 2026, an always-on AI agent for Teams, Outlook and M365 that acts autonomously, with Agent 365 and one-click Teams publishing also announced
Marcus Law · 3 Jun 2026
Microsoft Unveils Wearable AI Badge and Agent-First Device Platform at Build 2026
Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026 – a new platform for AI agent-driven devices, including a wearable badge for office workers.
Christopher Carey · 3 Jun 2026
AI Won’t Replace You, The Person Mastering It Will
AI will not replace you, but it will raise the productivity baseline. Learn how to master AI without losing critical thinking.
Alex Cole · 19 May 2026
Microsoft 365 Prices Rise on 1 July: What IT Teams Need to Do Before the Deadline
Microsoft 365 prices rise on 1 July 2026. Here's what's changing, who gets hit hardest, and what IT teams should do before the deadline.
Marcus Law · 19 May 2026
Could Microsoft Copilot Call Delegation Change How Teams Phone Users Handle Incoming Calls?
Microsoft Copilot call delegation is live in Frontier for Teams Phone. Here is how it works, and what it means for GDPR and the EU AI Act.
Marcus Law · 5 May 2026
Microsoft Earnings: AI Business Hits $37Bn Run Rate as Copilot Passes 20 Million Seats
Microsoft's Q3 2026 earnings beat expectations with $82.9B revenue and a $37B AI run rate. Here's our analysis.
Kieran Devlin · 30 Apr 2026
Microsoft Offers First-Ever Voluntary Buyout to Employees: Key Takeaways
Microsoft has launched its first-ever voluntary employee buyout, offering exit packages to up to 8,750 US workers.
Kieran Devlin · 27 Apr 2026
Microsoft Overhauls Copilot Leadership to Drive Enterprise Adoption and Accelerate Agentic AI in M365
Microsoft has overhauled its Copilot leadership as enterprise adoption stalls. Here's what the restructure means for M365 users and IT teams.
Marcus Law · 23 Mar 2026
Microsoft AI Tour London: Nadella Touts Company's Stack as Agent Ready
Satya Nadella used Microsoft’s London AI Tour to showcase how the company’s cloud and data stack is positioned to lead the emerging AI agent era.
Kristian McCann · 25 Feb 2026
Could Microsoft Finally Crack Frontline AI With a Single Teams Chatbot?
Microsoft Frontline Agent brings AI into the Teams chat rail for shift workers. Here's what it does, what IT teams need to know, and where it falls short.
Marcus Law · 23 Feb 2026
It's Time For An AI Heat Check: Is the ROI Gap Widening as Patience Thins?
PwC data shows many CEOs see no AI gains. Experts discuss how to achieve AI ROI with governance, training, culture, and better metrics
Kieran Devlin · 29 Jan 2026
Microsoft Earnings Analysis: Copilot Takes Off but AI Bills Keep Rising
Microsoft’s earnings call reveals rapid enterprise adoption of Copilot AI tools – but rising Azure AI infrastructure costs weigh on growth
Christopher Carey · 29 Jan 2026
Microsoft Exec Mustafa Suleyman Calls AI Cynicism 'Mindblowing'
Microsoft Head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, took to X to express his frustration with sceptics of the technology
Kieran Devlin · 24 Nov 2025
Fire, Now Hire? Microsoft Looking at Expanding Headcount
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company plans to grow its workforce again, but only after employees fully adapt to new AI-driven ways of working.
Kristian McCann · 3 Nov 2025
Want to Make the Most Out of Copilot? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 5 Prompts He Uses
Explore how the Microsoft CEO uses AI to optimize his productivity and workflow.
Kristian McCann · 3 Sept 2025
The Flexibility Wars: How Smart Enterprises Are Winning Talent Through Revolutionary Work Styles
Flexible work models for enterprises: how UC and AI boost productivity, cut costs, and help leaders attract and retain talent.
Rob Scott · 3 Sept 2025
Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 employees: Are IT Leaders Facing a New Operating Reality?
These follow prior rounds in May and June that affected 6,000 employees, including nearly 2,300 in Washington state.
Christopher Carey · 3 Jul 2025
Is Microsoft’s AI Pivot a Warning Shot for Tech Jobs?
Microsoft ’s recent decision to cut more than 6,000 roles, roughly three percent of its global workforce, has sent shockwaves through the tech world.
Kieran Devlin · 27 May 2025
Is Microsoft's OpenAI Partnership in Peril? Salesforce CEO Cites Slack as a Warning
Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI could end up in tatters just like it did with Slack, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff claims as he takes fresh aim at the…
Kristian McCann · 8 May 2025
Microsoft's AI Abilities "Doubling" Biannually – Should AI-Conscious Users Flock to Teams?
Microsoft says AI performance is doubling every 6 months, but should buyers choose Teams Copilot over Zoom AI Companion or Webex Assistant? Published on UC Toda
Kristian McCann · 6 May 2025
Salesforce CEO Continues AI Feud With Microsoft, Calls Copilot 'Repackaged ChatGPT'
Salesforce’s Agentforce gains as Benioff attacks Microsoft Copilot and Teams, calling Copilot “repackaged ChatGPT”. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 27 Jan 2025
Microsoft Security Layoffs: What Does It Mean for Your UCaaS Solution?
Tech titan Microsoft is welcoming in Q1 of 2025 by implementing new job cuts across a number of divisions in its business.
Kristian McCann · 20 Jan 2025
Five9 Boosts Agent Comms With Bidirectional Presence For Microsoft Teams
Five9 has announced its "industry-first" Microsoft Teams UC integration with a bidirectional presence to enhance agent-expert communications.
Kieran Devlin · 11 Dec 2024
Big UC News From Microsoft, Zoom, Korbyt and SIPPIO
A Major Microsoft Ignite Newsweek Microsoft has announced that its workplace management solution, Places, is now generally available to bolster hybrid and…
Kieran Devlin · 22 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024: MDEP Adds Lenovo, MAXHUB, Shure, and AudioCodes
Microsoft has added Lenovo , MAXHUB , Shure and AudioCodes as new Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) partners.
Kieran Devlin · 20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024: Surface Hub 3 Elevates Meeting Experiences With Console Support
Microsoft has announced that the Surface Hub 3 has been upgraded with third-party console support to elevate meeting experiences.
Kieran Devlin · 19 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024: Five Key Takeaways From Satya Nadella's Keynote
This week, at Microsoft Ignite 2024, CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a Microsoft future powered by and dedicated to advanced AI, focusing on innovations…
Kieran Devlin · 19 Nov 2024
Customer Engagement With Microsoft Teams - UC Round Table
This Round Table shows why Microsoft Teams, Teams Phone, Operator Connect, Copilot and contact centre integrations now matter for CX.
Kieran Devlin · 6 Nov 2024
Big UC News From Microsoft, QSC, Cisco and Lenovo
Microsoft Teams adds a new layout and digital signage, while QSC is acquired by Acuity Brands and Lenovo and Cisco expand partnership. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 1 Nov 2024
Microsoft Boosts Collaboration With Teams Rooms Digital Signage
Microsoft adds Teams Rooms digital signage on Windows, with Appspace and XOGO integrations, to boost room comms and engagement.
Kieran Devlin · 31 Oct 2024
Almost 3/4s of Microsoft Teams Enterprise Customers Buy Premium, Phone or Rooms
Almost three-quarters of Microsoft Teams Enterprise customers also subscribe to the vendor's Teams Premium, Teams Phone or Teams Rooms solutions.
Kieran Devlin · 31 Oct 2024
Microsoft Hires Former GE Exec As First COO In Eight Years
Microsoft has hired Carolina Dybeck Happe , a former General Electric (GE) CFO, as its first COO in eight years.
Kieran Devlin · 13 Sept 2024
Microsoft Teams Premium Surpasses 3 Million Seats
Microsoft Teams Premium tops 3 million seats as dentsu, Eli Lilly and Ford adopt end-to-end encryption and translation.
James Stephen · 31 Jul 2024
UC All-Stars: Leaders Choose Their Business Heroes
UC All-Stars shows why Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and Satya Nadella still shape UC and workplace tech thinking. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 18 Jul 2024
OpenAI 'Pushes Mission Forward' With New CFO and CPO
OpenAI’s new CFO and CPO strengthen enterprise AI growth and safe deployment, as Sarah Friar and Kevin Weil join amid the Apple-Siri ChatGPT deal.
Kieran Devlin · 11 Jun 2024
New UK Law Empowers Regulators To Directly Fine Tech Businesses
UK DMCC lets the CMA directly fine Big Tech, making Microsoft, Google and Amazon compliance matters more urgent. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 28 May 2024
Microsoft Copilot Gets the New GPT-4o Upgrade
Microsoft Copilot gets GPT-4o on Copilot+ PCs, giving Windows 11 buyers voice, video and text AI, plus more natural on-screen context.
James Stephen · 21 May 2024
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o, A Major (And Free) ChatGPT Upgrade
OpenAI’s free GPT-4o makes ChatGPT faster and natively multimodal, with text, vision and audio for buyers to track.
Kieran Devlin · 14 May 2024
Three-Quarters Of Knowledge Workers Now Use AI At Work
According to new research from Microsoft and LinkedIn, three-quarters of knowledge workers now use AI at work.
Kieran Devlin · 9 May 2024
Microsoft Reportedly Building Major New AI Model Rivalling OpenAI, Google
Microsoft is reportedly building a large new AI model that could potentially compete with OpenAI and Google's most advanced tech.
Kieran Devlin · 7 May 2024
Is Microsoft Copilot Free? The Complete Guide to Copilot Pricing
This guide explains Microsoft Copilot free access, Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 pricing, Windows, Edge and Teams AI.
Rebekah Carter · 6 May 2024
Big UC News from AWS, Daisy, Microsoft, Google and OpenAI
AWS’s Enterprise Gen AI Assistant Amazon Q Now Generally Available AWS has announced that its generative AI assistant for enterprise, Amazon Q, is now…
Kieran Devlin · 3 May 2024
Google Worries Catalysed Microsoft's OpenAI Investment, Emails Say
Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was driven by Google AI fears, emails say. Published on UC Today, the case highlights BERT, DeepMind, Copilot and antitrust scruti
Kieran Devlin · 2 May 2024
Microsoft Upgrades Offline Mode for OneDrive
Microsoft’s OneDrive offline mode speeds browser access and syncing, letting Microsoft 365 users browse, edit and prep files in Edge or Chrome. Published on UC
Kieran Devlin · 30 Apr 2024
Big UC News from Microsoft, Cisco and Google
Microsoft Teams hit 1 million Teams Rooms and 20 million Teams Phone PSTN users, while Cisco Webex, Google Workspace and Slack gained int
Tom Wright · 26 Apr 2024
Teams Overshadowed by Copilot Again Despite Two Huge Milestones
Microsoft Teams hit 1 million Rooms and 20 million PSTN users as Copilot and Azure drive growth. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 26 Apr 2024
Microsoft Hires Former Meta Exec For Its AI Supercomputing Team
Microsoft has hired former Meta executive Jason Taylor for its AI supercomputing team.
Kieran Devlin · 23 Apr 2024
Microsoft's OpenAI Relationship Could Be Probed By EU
Why it matters: Microsoft’s $13bn OpenAI tie-up could face an EU antitrust probe, alongside the CMA and FTC, over AI competition and control. Published on UC To
Kieran Devlin · 19 Apr 2024
Microsoft To Open AI Hub in London
Microsoft is opening an AI hub in London. The news follows the creation of Microsoft AI, the vendor's new arm that intends to progress its AI products and…
Kieran Devlin · 8 Apr 2024
Microsoft Brings Copilot Recap to VoIP and PSTN Teams Calls
Why it matters: Microsoft is bringing Copilot recap to VoIP and PSTN Teams calls, adding AI insights, summaries and recommendations. Published on UC Today, with
Kieran Devlin · 27 Mar 2024
Big UC News from Microsoft, Zoom and Cisco
Microsoft Launches Unified Teams Work and Personal App, Appoints DeepMind Co-founder As New CEO of AI Division Microsoft is launching its unified Teams…
Kieran Devlin · 22 Mar 2024
DeepMind Co-founder Takes Helm at Microsoft's New AI Division
Why Microsoft AI now has Mustafa Suleyman at the helm, and what it means for Copilot, Bing and Edge. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 21 Mar 2024
Microsoft, NVIDIA Reveal Major AI Innovations for Enterprises
Microsoft and NVIDIA expand Azure, Copilot and Microsoft 365 AI with GB200, DGX Cloud and Omniverse. Published on UC Today, why it matters for enterprise buyers
Kieran Devlin · 19 Mar 2024
Teams Turns 7 – Here’s How We Got Here
Why Teams matters: Microsoft’s 7-year rise from chat app to Microsoft 365 hub now shapes UC, CCaaS, AI, Operator Connect and VR. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 14 Mar 2024
EU Commission's Microsoft Use Allegedly Violates Privacy Rules
Why Microsoft 365 privacy rules now matter for EU buyers: the Commission faces EDPS scrutiny over data transfers, EUDPR and Microsoft.
Kieran Devlin · 12 Mar 2024
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Claims It Prioritises Profit Over 'Humanity'
Why it matters: Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit spotlights Microsoft, GPT-4 and AGI governance, with UC Today covering the fallout for AI buyers.
Kieran Devlin · 4 Mar 2024