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Published January 30, 2025

3 min read

New compliance assessment builds financial services confidence in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft offers a range of solutions to help financial services firms ensure compliance with regulatory regulations worldwide.

Published January 30, 2025

6 min read

Unlocking new revenue streams in telecom with AI and generative AI

With the rise of AI and generative AI, telecom operators can move beyond traditional offerings and utilize intelligent solutions.

Published January 28, 2025

6 min read

Cloud and AI are shaping the future of tax administration in 5 essential ways

Through our work with Microsoft for Government, we see trends across tax administration for AI innovation and the value it is delivering for organizations.

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Published January 23, 2025

6 min read

5 ways that AI modernization is transforming trade financing

Trade finance is now undergoing rapid and fundamental changes, thanks to the advent of cloud and AI technologies. Microsoft is helping to modernize and take full advantage of these technologies.

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Published January 23, 2025

5 min read

How unifying data improves shopper experiences

Transforming the customer experience requires a solid foundation of data that is accurate, accessible when needed, and secure.

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Published January 16, 2025

6 min read

How CMOs can personalize marketing and optimize spend with AI

Rethink business processes like content creation and customer engagement with a three-stage roadmap for a buy versus build framework that aligns AI investments with business outcomes.

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Published January 8, 2025

4 min read

ESG data readiness drives value for financial services firms

Wherever you are in your sustainability journey, Microsoft is here to partner with you—from delivering innovation solutions to expanding our readiness capabilities to meet your unique needs.

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Published December 18, 2024

4 min read

The growing need for AI in food safety

With solutions like Microsoft Copilot, farmers and food suppliers will more easily be able to detect important issues, check compliance, and more.

Published December 17, 2024

7 min read

From mindset to market: Driving AI innovation and sustainability in mining

As the energy industry looks to adopt more proficient, sustainable processes that accelerate the transition to clean energy sources, mining organizations can lead the way by seizing the AI opportunity knocking at their back door.