August 2, 2024
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5min
Since its launch last year, Microsoft Copilot has resonated with a wide range of users, from business executives to everyday individuals, with its capability to seamlessly navigate vast amounts of data and deliver actionable insights. Microsoft Copilot lets you search for specific information, generate text (like emails and summaries), and create images based on text […]

June 25, 2024
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6min
Microsoft Announces Evolution and Expansion of AI Tools for Developers Microsoft Build is an annual flagship event for developers around the world, empowering them to improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and make new breakthroughs. With about 60 new announcements, Microsoft Build 2024 kickstarted with an opening keynote from Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, highlighting […]

June 17, 2024
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7min
The 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn offers valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of the workplace. To help leaders and organizations overcome artificial intelligence (AI) resistance, Microsoft and LinkedIn examined how AI will broadly reshape and is impacting the work and labor market. They have surveyed 31,000 people across 31 […]

May 22, 2024
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7min
Today at 9:30 p.m. IST, Microsoft Build will kick off with an opening keynote from Satya Nadella focused on Microsoft’s AI vision and tools for developers. You can access an overview of today’s news, along with what’s to come, on the Official Microsoft Blog. Visit our press microsite for more details on announcements and check […]

April 11, 2024
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5min
As cyber threats escalate globally, the imperative to design, deploy, and utilize AI securely has never been more pressing. There’s an urgent call to adopt proactive measures, heighten threat awareness, and prioritize cybersecurity education to safeguard not only ourselves, but also our organizations and data. Recently, Microsoft unveiled its sixth edition of Cyber Signals, a […]

April 4, 2024
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5min
In December 2023, Microsoft Sri Lanka kicked off their regional Imagine Cup, the student developer competition that empowers students to create innovative solutions with AI. Students from across Sri Lanka participated, and among them, Teams HearMe, DevRelax, and Team Autumn emerged as regional winners in the Microsoft Sri Lanka Imagine Cup. Since then, HearMe and […]

March 21, 2024
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2min
Puneet Chandok, Microsoft’s President of India and South Asia, made his inaugural visit to Sri Lanka; met with Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister to discuss the company’s commitment to partner Sri Lanka on its digital transformation journey. Microsoft and Sri Lankan Ministry of Education come together to sign MoU with the aim to integrate […]

March 21, 2024
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4min
Colombo – 20 March, 2024 – The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Sri Lanka and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to usher in a new era of education by enabling the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into Sri Lanka’s National School Curriculum. This collaborative effort aims to transform […]

March 18, 2024
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6min
SLT-MOBITEL, the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions Provider, has recently taken a leap forward in digital transformation by deploying Microsoft Productivity and Security Solutions for frontline workers, sensitive information workers and senior executives. With a focus on privacy, security, reliability, and trust, SLT-MOBITEL aims to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and fortify cyber resilience […]

February 19, 2024
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6min
Artificial Intelligence, a prominent aspect of modern technology, is central to Microsoft’s innovation focus. It seamlessly integrates into our lives, enhancing daily routines with features like predictive text and personalized information. With the advancements we make in Microsoft AI, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations worldwide, ensuring its development is both impactful and […]


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