'Given the proportion of the global leak, it is very likely that the data of Indian citizens might be on the dataset.'
Following developments on Thursday, Microsoft is likely to pursue a hostile bid for Yahoo Inc takeover, people familiar with the proceedings said. Price will be a key factor if Microsoft turns hostile towards Yahoo. Microsoft's cash-and-stock offer was valued at $29.48 a share as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, on Nasdaq stock market composite trading. Yahoo had rejected this offer on the grounds of undervaluation. Microsoft had decided to up its bid as much as $ 33 per Yahoo share.
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In January, the software major announced that it would trim 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Rattled by the adverse global economic conditions, Microsoft posted a fall in quarterly revenue for the first time in 23 years, last month.
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Notably, four portfolio companies-- Agnikul, ePlane, CynLr, and GalaxEye -- of deep-tech investor Speciale Invest made it to the list.
Microsoft on Tuesday announced its decision to localise Windows and Office software in 14 Indian languages over the next 12 months and that the company would hire 'hundreds' in India this year.
Microsoft announced the biggest acquisition in its history by buying digital marketing firm aQuantive for $6 billion in an all-cash deal.
Wojcicki, 54, said in her blog post that she will focus on "family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about." Wojcicki, who was previously a senior vice president for ad products at Google, became CEO of YouTube in 2014.
Microsoft Corp named India-born Satya Nadella as its next chief executive officer, ending a longer-than-expected search for a new leader. Nadella is only the third CEO in Microsoft's 39-year history.
They don't just want better returns -- they're looking for global opportunities, more variety and smarter ways to grow their money, says Soubho Moulik, CEO, Appreciate.
With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in India.
Altman said he was "looking forward" to returning to his previous role at the AI firm.
Google says its AI models are being used across sectors in India, from improving maternal health programmes and streamlining patient-care to supporting agri-tech solutions and advancing the country's sovereign AI efforts.
Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.
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'India has the maths talent, academic institutions, and research institutions to do the next big thing.'
Google will lay off 12,000 jobs across the globe, its CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday, becoming the latest tech giant after Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon to retrench staff en mass amid the global economic downturn. In an email to employees, the Indian-origin CEO said: "I have some difficult news to share. We've decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles." Pichai said the layoffs at Google were carried out after a "rigorous review" of its operations.
'There is need for India-specific pricing.' 'Google, Microsoft and others also have different pricing.' 'It is important for OpenAI to think on these lines as the global pricing may not work in the Indian context.'
With Satya Nadella set to become Microsoft CEO, more India-trained professionals are taking top positions in the world.
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Stephen Elop, the former Nokia CEO who now runs Microsoft's devices business, showed off the phone in front of thousands at the company's annual employee meeting in Seattle on Monday.
Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner Bajrang Punia spearheaded the protest against Singh at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding his arrest for intimidating and allegedly sexually harassing female grapplers of the country.
The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key administrative officers on improving productivity by using Microsoft technologies
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Microsoft Corp is considering Ericsson Chief Executive Hans Vestberg as a possible successor to outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer.
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Technology giant Microsoft is likely to name Indian-American top executive Satya Nadella to replace longtime chief Steve Ballmer as the new Chief Executive Officer, capping a five-month search for the only third CEO in the company's history.
Microsoft will lay off 10,000 workers, about five per cent of its total workforce, its CEO Satya Nadella announced on Wednesday, terming it a hard choice that the tech giant had to make to remain a "consequential company" amid global economic uncertainties. Microsoft is the latest company after Facebook and Amazon to cut jobs as the bloodbath continues in the technology sector in 2023. Describing the current times as "significant change", Indian-origin Nadella said customers who accelerated their digital spend during the Covid-19 pandemic, are now optimising their digital spend to do more with less.
Fair trade watchdog CCI has approved Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's mobile devices business, citing that the deal would not have adverse impact on competition in the Indian market.
As per Mashable, Zain, who had been born with cerebral palsy, died on Monday at the age of 26.
The latest ruling by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in the LinkedIn Technology Information case for violating significant beneficial ownership (SBO) norms has brought the amended rules into the spotlight. Experts suggest that more entities, particularly multinational companies (MNCs), are expected to face greater scrutiny. "Companies are closely watching this space.
Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.
Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday highlighted the importance of driving inclusivity and empowerment through technology and economic growth and asserted that the company is "very committed to India". He was speaking at Microsoft's Tech for Good and Education showcase, an event that highlighted the impact created by technology in the areas of philanthropic work and education. Nadella did a walk through, interacting with teachers, students and professionals who are making a difference in the society, by leveraging various Microsoft programs, initiatives and tools.
The rivalry between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has intensified, centering on a groundbreaking artificial intelligence project known as Stargate, reported The Associated Press.
This would be the first visit to India as Google CEO.
While Modi was given this t-shirt by Biden, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar could be seen at the event, amongst many others.
Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.
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