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Microsoft outage takes down Xbox Live, Teams, Office 365, OneDrive, and Bing [Updated]
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If a Bing goes down and no one is around, did it even happen?
Microsoft's ID@Azure is a new program for independent cloud devs, modelled on ID@Xbox
By Jez Corden published
Microsoft is spinning up a new program aimed at introducing independent devs and teams to Azure cloud-based services and infrastructure, according to this new job listing.
How Microsoft's Azure PlayFab empowers game developers, with James Gwertzman
By Jez Corden last updated
One of Microsoft's biggest growth areas is services to game developers, led by its PlayFab suite.
Microsoft is part of a $2 billion investment in self-driving car maker Cruise
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft announced a long-term relationship with General Motors and Cruise today. Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda, and other investors as part of a $2 billion equity investment.
Julia White, Microsoft's Azure marketing chief, leaves for SAP
By Sean Endicott published
Julia White will leave Microsoft after almost 20 years with the company. White will become the chief marketing and solutions officer at SAP.
Microsoft Azure 'PlayFab' multiplayer servers expand to more regions, AMD support in tow
By Jez Corden last updated
Microsoft's Azure PlayFab powers various games — from No Man's Sky to Rainbow Six Siege — and it's getting a big upgrade today.
Minecraft Realms completes migration to Microsoft Azure cloud platform from AWS
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft finally completes its move to Microsoft Azure.
PUBG, PUBG Mobile will run on Microsoft Azure, plays on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S day one
By Zachary Boddy published
More secure servers, more stable gameplay.
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