Ashley Stewart reports on enterprise technology companies including Microsoft from Seattle.
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Microsoft told customers that a software bug caused inconsistent collection of log data for key cloud services.
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2024-09-30T17:49:57Z
Microsoft won't follow an Amazon-style RTO policy unless productivity slows, exec tells employees in an internal meeting
Amazon's RTO mandate starts in January. Other Big Tech companies are taking different approaches so far.
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2024-09-26T17:57:40Z
Microsoft punts plan for new AI 365 bundles in favor of pilot tests, sources say
This summer, Microsoft was considering a big potential AI revamp of its important 365 software suite. Now, the company has put that on hold.
Tech
2024-09-24T20:34:00Z
Amazon cut a popular remote-work benefit months before its strict new RTO rule kicks in
Amazon offered a benefit that staff appreciated because it let them be close to family while still working during holiday periods. It's gone now.
Tech
2024-09-16T22:51:49Z
Amazon wants fewer managers. A leaked document explains how it plans to meet this goal.
The document says the plan may result in role eliminations as "organizations may identify roles that are no longer required."
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2024-09-16T22:07:41Z
Internal Amazon document spells out its new RTO rule forcing employees to work from an office 5 days a week
The FAQ document has 22 questions that touch on RTO issues such as child care, commuting, desk locations, and badging data.
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2024-09-16T20:34:18Z
Amazon employees blast new RTO policy in internal messages: 'Can I negotiate my manager to PIP me?'
An internal RTO Slack channel burns up after Amazon required corporate staff to work in the office five days a week.
AI
2024-08-26T16:32:02Z
Microsoft's AI employees hit pay dirt. Their colleagues? Not so much.
Hundreds of Microsoft employees recently shared details about their pay and promotions in a spreadsheet viewed by Business Insider.
Tech
2024-08-22T09:00:01Z
Leaked Microsoft pay data shows how much hundreds of software engineers report making in units like Azure and AI
Microsoft employees recently shared their compensation and promotion details in a huge spreadsheet. Business Insider obtained a copy of the document.
Tech
2024-08-20T18:51:47Z
VMware customers report massive price increases since Broadcom takeover: 'Feels quite a bit like being held for ransom'
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware led to price hikes for customers that are driving interest in competitors like Nutanix.
AI
2024-07-31T09:00:02Z
A CIO canceled a Microsoft AI deal. The reason should worry the entire tech industry.
The pharmaceutical company IT exec said Microsoft's Copilot AI tools were not worth the extra money.
Tech
2024-07-15T19:15:23Z
Microsoft laid off a DEI team, and its lead wrote an internal email blasting how DEI is 'no longer business critical'
Microsoft laid off a diversity, equity, and inclusion team, citing "changing business needs," according to an internal email.
AI
2024-06-26T09:30:01Z
Microsoft's new AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman works closely with these execs, internal tracking tool reveals
An internal Microsoft tool tracks interactions between employees. It reveals who new AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has been working with most.
Tech
2024-06-18T20:27:29Z
Fewer Microsoft employees think they're getting a 'good deal,' internal survey shows
The "Employee Signals" survey showed a drop in positive responses. Microsoft uses this annual poll to help decide pay and other workplace issues.
Tech
2024-06-18T18:41:35Z
Amazon employees slam the company in leaked Slack messages for apparently hosting a private Foo Fighters concert for senior leaders
Amazon employees criticized the company for apparently holding the exclusive event after layoffs and cost-cutting.
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2024-06-13T17:01:50Z
Oracle execs share plans about exiting the ad business in leaked audio
The transition will happen in phases, but there's no "catch-all date," top execs said, and the company will try to find other roles for employees.
AI
2024-06-11T16:59:04Z
Microsoft is considering an AI revamp of its 365 software bundles, sources say
Microsoft's senior leadership team is planning executive reviews this summer and a decision by September.
AI
2024-06-06T19:23:53Z
Microsoft hired Mustafa Suleyman's ghostwriter for its new AI org, internal chart shows
This isn't the first time author Michael Bhaskar has landed a role at a leading AI company.
AI
2024-06-06T16:58:24Z
Leaked Microsoft org chart reveals the top people running Mustafa Suleyman's new AI organization
The chart shows the key executives leading Microsoft's new AI organization under CEO Mustafa Suleyman.
AI
2024-06-03T21:35:02Z
Microsoft doubles down on quantum computing and other science projects in latest reorg
Microsoft is cutting jobs in its Azure business to pursue AI, while increasing focus on quantum computing, according to internal memo obtained by BI.