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Voda, Airtel may go the Jio way, scout for tech giants looking for tie-ups
Telcos could explore equity tie-ups with tech majors
 "Voda, Airtel may go the Jio way, scout for tech giants looking for tie-ups")
46% drop in hiring at Microsoft in April, only 3 jobs openings at LinkedIn
Google reportedly decided to freeze hiring for the rest of the year due to Covid-19 pandemic
 "46% drop in hiring at Microsoft in April, only 3 jobs openings at LinkedIn")
How isolation and WFH have deepened our engagement with work and people
Covid-19 and its aftermath are an opportunity to significantly reorient the way we approach work and leisure - and, by extension, life itself.
 "How isolation and WFH have deepened our engagement with work and people")
Microsoft buys corp.com to save Windows users from cybercriminals
In February this year, KrebsOnSecurity told the story of Mike auctioning off domain corp.com for the starting price of $1.7 million
 "Microsoft buys corp.com to save Windows users from cybercriminals")
Microsoft hires Apple veteran Ruben Caballero for hardware, AI division
Ruben Caballero was one of the founding leaders of the iPhone hardware team and later expanding his role to include iPad, Apple Watch, Macintosh and all other hardware products
 "Microsoft hires Apple veteran Ruben Caballero for hardware, AI division")
Vulnerability in Zoom app let hackers steal your Windows password: Report
Another media report claimed that Zoom doesn't use end-to-end encryption to protect calling data of its users
 "Vulnerability in Zoom app let hackers steal your Windows password: Report")
Slack integrates Microsoft Teams app for video call, Zoom for VoIP calls
Once you've set up the Teams app in Slack, you'll be able to start a call by simply using the teams-call command
 "Slack integrates Microsoft Teams app for video call, Zoom for VoIP calls")
AI-powered Microsoft 365 with new productivity tools to replace Office 365
Built on the foundation of Office 365, the Microsoft 365 gets artificial intelligence (AI), rich content and templates, and cloud-powered experiences to empower people in various ways
 "AI-powered Microsoft 365 with new productivity tools to replace Office 365")
Microsoft Cloud services see massive traffic surge due to Covid-19 lockdown
Despite the significant increase in demand, said Microsoft, it has not had any significant service disruptions
 "Microsoft Cloud services see massive traffic surge due to Covid-19 lockdown")
Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking
One of four initial managers of the effort, Marc Rogers, said the top priority would be working to combat hacks against medical facilities and other frontline responders to the pandemic
 "Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking")
Microsoft will overcome Covid-19 crisis 'pretty strong', says Satya Nadella
We have a great balance sheet, we are a very diverse business, we have a mix of annuity, non-annuity, that is also stronger than even the last time we even went into the financial crisis, he said
Covid-19 hit supply chain returning to normal, but demand a worry: Nadella
Nadella said that "on the supply side we are getting back on rails", adding that the big question would be whether demand holds up in the US and Europe
 "Covid-19 hit supply chain returning to normal, but demand a worry: Nadella")
Tech giants join hands to fight coronavirus-related fraud, misinformation
In a joint statement, the companies said they are working closely together on COVID-19 response efforts.
 "Tech giants join hands to fight coronavirus-related fraud, misinformation")
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board; former AmEx CEO to replace him
Berkshire knows Chenault well, having long been American Express' largest shareholder, and ending 2019 with an 18.7% stake in the travel and financial services company.
 "Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board; former AmEx CEO to replace him")
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates exits company's board of directors
Gates left his CEO position in 2000, handing the company reins to Steve Ballmer to devote more time to his charitable foundation
 "Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates exits company's board of directors")
More action than noise on Women's Day?
The PM's clarion call acted as a starter gun for various governmental agencies, galvanising them to action
 "More action than noise on Women's Day?")
Microsoft says two employees have been diagnosed with coronavirus
Microsoft had asked workers who can to do their jobs from home through March 25, and that guidance remains unchanged based on the new cases.
 "Microsoft says two employees have been diagnosed with coronavirus")
YES Bank stock crash and financial mess: How the crisis unfolded in 2 years
Companies that failed to repay their loans to YES Bank include Dewan Housing Finance, Essel group, CG Power, the Anil Ambani group companies, and Videocon
 "YES Bank stock crash and financial mess: How the crisis unfolded in 2 years")
Microsoft's Silicon Valley staff to work from home amid coronavirus fears
Microsoft asked many of its employees in the Seattle region near its headquarters and the San Francisco Bay Area to work from home if possible until March 25
How Coronavirus may have given global markets their worst week since 2008
Hopes that the epidemic would be over in a few months and economic activity would return to normal have been shattered, as new infections reported around the world now surpass those in China
 "How Coronavirus may have given global markets their worst week since 2008")
