Honoring the female trailblazers of global defense
As a Defense and Intelligence team, we want to give a special salute to all of the women leaders, trailblazers, and heroes serving national security missions around the globe. We are grateful.
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Unify. Simplify. Scale: Microsoft Dragon Copilot meets the moment at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Microsoft Dragon Copilot advances unified AI workflows to help clinicians reduce complexity and stay focused on patients.
Strong distributed workforces mean stronger governments
Last year’s switch to remote work was as unexpected as it was rapid. But the future of government work is not either “remote” or “work from home.
4 principles of Responsible AI in financial services
In our digitally connected world, artificial intelligence (AI) is a priority for many industries. Adding intelligent security, analytics and more to your business can be a major differentiator. Financial institutions in particular are poised to benefit from the opportunities afforded by AI—however, it’s essential that the industry uses AI in a responsible manner.
How virtual health is transforming care delivery
COVID-19 caused a massive acceleration in the use of virtual health services and has helped expand access to care at a time when the ongoing pandemic has severely restricted patients’ ability to see their doctors. Virtual health technology is enabling healthcare organizations to reimagine how care is delivered and managed for the long term.
Preparing for the post-pandemic fallout in child welfare
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought pain to people and economies around the globe. But the invisible damage has yet to appear. Well-meaning lockdowns will have unintended consequences after a year of isolation for vulnerable children and families.
Helping communities accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations at the last mile
A little more than a year ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. Since then, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted every person’s life across the globe.
How digital transformation is advancing Defense and Intelligence
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, largely driven by exponential improvements in compute power, storage capacity, and global connectivity. These advances have ushered in a new ‘digital age’ in which data is the most valuable commodity and drives disruption across all industries—Defense and Intelligence included.
Microsoft and MediaKind continue to transform audience experiences
Microsoft empowers media and entertainment organizations to achieve more with our trusted and secure platform supported by a comprehensive partner ecosystem with industry-leading solutions for creativity, collaboration, content management, and personalized experiences.
Reflecting on a year of transformation for media and telco
As we approach one full year since the restrictions and disruptions in response to the pandemic took their full effect here in the U.S., I find myself reflecting on all that has occurred during that time, and how business—and perhaps life in general—has been forever changed.
3 ways retailers are using AI to innovate in-store operations
Retailers looking to increase customer satisfaction while decreasing costs are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to transform operations. Retailers use AI in the cloud to process large volumes of data to deliver online product recommendations or to optimize demand forecasting.
Microsoft automotive momentum: looking forward, back, and beyond
As I reflect on our customers’ and partners’ achievements in such trying times, their successes and innovations inspire me. Looking ahead, I’m both optimistic and excited as the industry continues its forward momentum. I’d like to highlight a few recent examples of our collaboration with leaders in the industry.
Why Zero Trust is the right mindset for the defense and intelligence industry
In July 2019, Kurt DelBene, Milo Medin, and Richard Murray wrote, The Road to Zero Trust (Security), for the Defense Innovation Board. In it, they stated: “…cybersecurity is at a critical juncture.