Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More
BE IN THE CLOUD, a cloud backup provider trusted by more than 10,000 businesses in over 25 countries, has today launched a new backup solution for Microsoft 365. The service is designed to help businesses protect their data without the high costs and complexity that usually come with Microsoft 365 backups.
Microsoft stock jumped about 4% today, putting the tech heavyweight back in the spotlight as investors reassess both its fundamentals and its valuation.
Deepwater Asset Management’s co-founder said one reality about the growth of artificial intelligence is that it is increasingly difficult for top leaders to talk about its impact on the workforce.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of every boardroom discussion, business pitch, strategy, and long-term roadmap. About 88 percent of respondents in the State of AI survey by McKinsey report using AI in at least one business function. Businesses have adopted an AI-first approach to stay aligned with modern-day customer expectations, accelerate analysis, innovate faster, and gain a competitive edge. This shift is also reflected in major enterprise software platforms today, such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Workday. They’re increasingly becoming AI-driven platforms. Because this is what their business partners also expect today. They don't want just another CRM/dashboard/visual intelligence tool. They want AI to figure things out. An AI-first software that integrates seamlessly with existing systems and workflows (without breaking them). It must also offer real-time, actionable insights faster. Take a visual analytics platform, Tableau, for example. Long known for its interactive and intuitive interface, Tableau now uses an AI-powered semantic layer. This layer understands your data and embeds actionable insights into dashboards, reports, and applications. What does that mean for business users? They can unlock powerful insights through automated visuals. This further shortens production timelines and drives impactful business outcomes. In this article, we will examine why traditional analytics falls short today in the AI era. We will also discuss Tableau’s evolving role, how it stands out, and more.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much as 0.7%, reflecting lingering uncertainty, and capping off a volatile week which saw stocks enjoy some relief as President Donald Trump reduced tensions with European allies by backing off his threat of imposing new tariffs.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW)
jumped 10.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced progress on the 'Golden Dome' initiative, a project with strategic importance in Greenland and the Arctic.
Shares of technology giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after a UBS analyst reiterated a Buy rating with a $600 price target.
