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Microsoft on Tuesday revealed new custom chips aimed at powering workloads on its Azure cloud and bolstering security, particularly a new hardware accelerator that can manage data processing, ...

In December, reports suggested that Microsoft had acquired Fungible, a startup fabricating a type of data center hardware known as a data processing unit (DPU), for around $190 million. Today, ...

In 2026, Azure Machine Learning has evolved from a sandbox for data scientists into a robust platform for operational forecasting, yet many teams still struggle to see what happens after deployment.

In industries relying on up-to-the-minute insights, interruptions disrupt crucial processes, hindering timely responses to market changes and the accuracy of analytical outcomes. This can lead to ...

Microsoft offers an array of options for data analytics in its cloud that are meant to operate together as a full analytics stack. Here is an overview of the core services and where each fits. If you ...

Microsoft (MSFT) and decentralized data platform Space and Time are working together to make real-time blockchain data available to developers directly from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The move ...

In May 2026, Microsoft Azure unveiled major advancements—including Azure Boost, confidential computing for Service Bus Premium, and enhanced AI agent capabilities—that reinforced its role in the $129 ...