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Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Shanghai Azure Staff Amid Ongoing Global Restructuring
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Credit: Photo by Simon Ray on UnsplashMicrosoft has reportedly begun layoffs affecting parts of its Azure cloud team in Shanghai, according to Chinese media outlet Phoenix Technology. Employees said they received an internal email titled “Important Business Update,” which they understood as a notification of job cuts. The new severance package reportedly offers about three months less compensation than the July layoffs and does not include a signing bonus. Some staff were offered relocation opportunities to Australia but were laid off if they declined.
The move comes as Microsoft continues a broader corporate restructuring. Windows Report noted on October 7 that the company has cut more than 15,000 positions globally since May 2025, mainly across its Azure, sales, and engineering divisions. A Microsoft spokesperson said organizational and workforce adjustments are “a necessary and routine part” of...
Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data
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Microsoft is Investing $3 Billion in India After Leaving Pakistan
Microsoft has announced a major investment of $3 billion in India to grow its cloud and AI infrastructure. This news comes shortly after the company closed most of its operations in Pakistan, citing economic instability and regulatory challenges.
Currently, Microsoft only has a small liaison office left in Pakistan. Former Microsoft Pakistan head, Jawwad Rehman, called the companys exit a sobering signal about the current state of Pakistans business environment. He said it reflects how difficult it has become for international companies to operate in the country.
In contrast, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praised India, calling it a global leader in artificial intelligence. He highlighted the countrys progress in technology and innovation as a key reason behind the decision to invest there.
The $3 billion investment will help boost Indias digital growth, supporting local startups, government projects, and...
Vatican and Microsoft partner to showcase St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology
Technology tamfitronics VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Visitors to Rome will have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica in a new way as part of an immersive exhibit, both in person and online, created through a partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft using AI technology.The ambitious “digital twin” exhibit of the sacred Catholic site where St. Peter is believed to have been buried will also be available on Minecraft Education starting in January.“When you think about this partnership, I think it’s as extraordinary as the project itself: The oldest organization in the world coming together with the newest technology we have ever seen,” said Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, during a press conference unveiling the project...
