Tag: Microsoft Azure

Cognizant to acquire cloud specialist firm 10th Magnitude

Cognizant announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Chicago-based 10th Magnitude, a leading cloud specialist focused exclusively on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform.  The acquisition will expand the Microsoft Azure expertise within Cognizant’s new Microsoft Business Group, adding development and managed services hubs in major cities throughout the U.S. 10th Magnitude will…

Mastercard and Microsoft join hands to accelerate innovation across digital commerce and startup ecosystems

Mastercard and Microsoft Corp. announced a collaboration to shape the future of digital commerce, drive startup innovation and enable financial inclusion. The collaboration will accelerate Mastercard Labs’ cloud native research and development activities, enabled by Azure and AI, to advance Mastercard Labs’ mission to de-risk and commercialize emerging technologies and platforms for digital commerce.  Through…

Finastra, Microsoft enter multiyear global strategic agreement to accelerate transformation of financial services

Finastra and Microsoft Corp. announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services. “This is a truly exciting step change in the relationship between our two companies,” said Simon Paris, CEO, Finastra. “We believe the future of finance is open. Together with Microsoft, we can provide people, businesses and…

Halliburton enters strategic agreement with Microsoft and Accenture to advance digital capabilities

Halliburton, Microsoft Corp. and Accenture announced that they have entered into a five-year strategic agreement to advance Halliburton’s digital capabilities in Microsoft Azure. Under the agreement, Halliburton will complete its move to cloud-based digital platforms and strengthen its customer offerings by: Enhancing real-time platforms for expanded remote operations Improving analytics capability with the Halliburton Data…

SAS partners with Microsoft to drive innovation in analytics and AI

Microsoft Corp and SAS announced an extensive technology and go-to-market strategic partnership. The two companies will enable customers to easily run their SAS workloads in the cloud, expanding their business solutions and unlocking critical value from their digital transformation initiatives.  As part of the partnership, the companies will migrate SAS’ analytical products and industry solutions…

KPMG to invest $5bn in digital strategy to accelerate professional services transformation

KPMG and Microsoft Corp have reached a five-year agreement to accelerate digital transformation for KPMG member companies and mutual clients. The two firms are strengthening their global relationship in order to significantly invest in technology, people and innovation. KPMG is modernizing its workplace using the Microsoft 365 suite of cloud-based collaboration and productivity tools, including…