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Fifty million new startup companies emerge every year, yet only one in ten businesses will make a profit in their first two to three years, according to data reporting firm DemandSage. This is where Microsoft for Startups can help. Sally Ann Frank, worldwide lead for health and life sciences (HLS) at Microsoft for Startups, explains how the team is accelerating the development and growth of new businesses by offering support and advice. What was your professional background before joining Microsoft and how does your experience contribute to your understanding of the challenges startups face? While I have had roles in…

The National Space Council met yesterday to discuss international partnerships in orbit; today we’ll take a look at how the Biden administration is working with its allies in space so far this year. Wednesday’s meeting at Mellon Auditorium was the third meeting of the Biden administration led by Vice President Kamala Harris. This was the first since the council announced its proposal to split mission authorization duties between the FAA and the Department of Commerce after a year-long review. YOU TOO HAVE A FRIEND Space was part of the discussion during visits by many foreign leaders to D.C. in 2023.…

It has been almost two years since Russia first invaded Ukraine, and during that time the country’s research community has been completely destroyed. That’s the conclusion of new research published this month in the journal Humanities and Social Science Communication. In 2020, Ukraine contributed to one in 20 of the top 10% most cited academic research articles in the world. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said Ukraine’s scientific output is above average in key fields such as computer science and energy, while the engineering sector and earth and planetary sciences are among the best in the world. However,…

Toyota Motor Co. It said on Wednesday it would recall one million vehicles because of a defect that could cause airbags to fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers a number of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years between 2020 and 2022. The recall includes Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas, as well as some hybrids of those models. The recalled Lexus models include the ES250 sedan and RX350 SUV. The recalled vehicles have sensors in the front passenger seat that may have been manufactured incorrectly. These sensors could potentially short circuit, causing…

Location technology provider TomTom is partnering with Microsoft to deliver an AI-powered voice assistant for drivers. The solution is integrated into Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and TomTom’s Digital Cockpit platform for vehicles. The solution can also be integrated into other automotive ‘infotainment’ systems. “With this next generation of AI, we have a unique opportunity to accelerate innovation across the entire automotive industry,” said Dominik Wee, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of manufacturing and mobility. “We are building on our long-standing collaboration with TomTom and bringing together AI advancements in the Microsoft Cloud with TomTom’s automotive expertise to deliver new AI-powered tools…

Electric scooter company Bird marked the end of a difficult year by filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday. Bird said in a statement that it had entered “a financial restructuring process aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and better positioning the company for long-term, sustainable growth.” It was stated that the company will operate normally due to its efforts towards profitability. “We remain focused on our mission to make cities more livable by using micromobility to reduce vehicle use, traffic and carbon emissions,” interim CEO Michael Washinushi said in a statement. A spokesman declined to comment beyond the…

Forms Syntron, a fintech firm in Hong Kong, has launched two new platforms powered by Microsoft Azure to help make banking and finance simpler and more secure. Banking Copilot, a generative AI solution, leverages Azure OpenAI to automate the collection and documentation of compliance data, improving risk assessment. Meanwhile, FinnoSafe, an AI-powered Web 3.0 platform, allows users to take control of their digital assets and card payments through tokenization. “Both the Banking Copilot and FinnoSafe platforms reflect our embrace of transformation in the financial services industry,” said Frank Chow, president of Forms Syntron. “As we enter the Web 3.0 era,…

Docks Logistics increased productivity in its border control operations by 30 percent by moving the company infrastructure to Microsoft Azure and deploying a new web positioning system developed in collaboration with Encamina. The new system, known as SISPOWEB, integrates with daily operations and serves as a daily tool for the Spanish logistics company, its agents, customers and port authorities. According to Microsoft, “the scalable and robust solution provides greater fluidity and security to data and has great flexibility to manage large numbers of users.” “With the ability to scale resources to match demand, we simplified maintenance of the infrastructure and…

According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index special report, 80 percent of the world’s workforce consists of front-line workers. These individuals work directly with clients and are the public face of the organizations they represent. Ryan Treacy, global digital workplace solutions leader for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform at Kyndryl, believes the right tools can make a long-term impact, saying: “The experience of frontline workers is affected by the technology they use, which in turn is affected by the technology they use in the larger team.” and the perception of the organization.” In short, front-line employees are more likely to go…

Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty is now in public preview. The solution will enable governments to use the cloud to help meet data compliance and security requirements while advancing digital transformation efforts. Eligible customers can also use new transparency logs to highlight key operational activities of Microsoft engineers to support users. They will also be able to use automated workload templates for Azure Confidential Computing and Azure Lighthouse to help sovereign environments quickly learn the technology. Selected governments and partners have already participated in a pilot program for Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty. “NCSC is exploring ways to adopt and use secure,…