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"Microsoft Monday" is a weekly column dedicated to Microsoft. This week, "Microsoft Monday" features information on the death of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, an investment in the Grab-Helling service, the acquisition of Glint by LinkedIn, 60,000 open source patents and more!
Co-founder Paul Allen dies at age 65
Forbes reporter Noah Kirsch has just published an article about how Microsoft co-founder, Vulcan founder and billionaire philanthropist Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 65 years.
Allen had announced that he was receiving treatment for lymphoma earlier this month. The last time he had received treatment, it was in 2009.
"All of us who have had the honor of working with Paul, we feel an inexpressible loss today. He possessed a remarkable intellect and a passion for solving some of the world's toughest problems, convinced that creative thinking and new approaches could have a profound and lasting impact, "Vulcan CEO Bill Hilf wrote. a statement. "Millions of people have been touched by his generosity, his persistence in search of a better world and his willingness to accomplish whatever he could with the time and resources at his disposal. "
Allen founded Microsoft with his high school friend Bill Gates in 1975. He then left the company in 1983 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.
In 1988, Allen bought the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team for $ 70 million. This was followed by the acquisition of the Seattle Seahawks football team for $ 194 million in 1997.
And in 2010, Allen signed the Giving Pledge – a philanthropic commitment formed by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett – and has donated $ 2.5 billion for charity since then. At the time of his death, Allen's net worth was estimated at $ 20.3 billion.
Investment in a spot order search service
Microsoft announced it made a strategic investment in Grab last week, a Singapore-based carpool company. As part of this agreement, Grab will also adopt Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud solution platform over the next five years. And the two companies will collaborate on several technology projects involving large data solutions, artificial intelligence and mobility.
"This partnership marks a close collaboration with Microsoft on a range of technology projects, including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, that will transform the provision of everyday services and mobility solutions in Southeast Asia," he said. Grab president Ming Maa said in a statement. "As a global technology leader, Microsoft's investment in Grab highlights our position as the leading local technology player in the region. We look forward to working with Microsoft to improve on-demand transportation and create seamless online and offline experiences for users. "
Grab currently operates in 235 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries. And Grab also operates a digital wallet service called GrabPay, which, according to the company, is the largest player in Southeast Asia.
One of the artificial intelligence projects on which Microsoft works with Grab involves new authentication systems, such as mobile face recognition. With the facial recognition service, drivers and customers can choose to replace their identifiers for carpooling bookings. And Grab will also configure on-demand transport reservation options for Outlook users so that they can book trips in the mailing application and receive calendar reminder alerts.
Grab will also use Microsoft Azure Data Analysis Services to better predict and prevent fraudulent transactions. And Grab plans to use Microsoft's natural language processing capabilities to "provide customers with real-time contextualized translations and create a chatbot for AI so that Grab users can engage in interactive experiences."
In addition, Microsoft's Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence will enable Grab's recommendation engine to analyze user data and behavior to provide personalized services and content recommendations. And Grab plans to deploy Microsoft's computer vision technology so that passengers can take a picture of their current location so it's automatically sent as the driver's actual address.
Acquisition of Glint by LinkedIn
Last week, Microsoft's professional social network, LinkedIn, announced the acquisition of an online employee survey company, Glint. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but CNBC sources estimated the value at more than $ 400 million.
Glint sends surveys to employees to get information and learn more about job satisfaction. And managers can better understand this information through the Glint dashboard.
Minecraft shutdown for Apple TV
Mojang, the game development company originally from Microsoft's acquisition by Minecraft in 2014, announced the closure of the version for Apple TV of its flagship game due to a lack of sales. The Apple TV version of the game was announced at an Apple event in October 2016. The game was then launched at a price of $ 19.99 on the Apple TV two months later.
"Starting Monday, September 24, the Apple TV version of Minecraft will no longer be updated or supported. We are grateful to the Apple TV community for their support, but we need to reallocate resources to the platforms most used by our players. Do not worry though, you can continue to play Minecraft on Apple TV, continue to build your world and your shopping on the Marketplace (including Minecoins) will continue to be available, "says an ad when you load the game on the Apple TV according to MacRumors.
60,000 open access patents
Microsoft announced last week its intention to search for 60,000 software patents as part of its open source, while the company joined the Open Invention Network (OIN), a defensive patent pool and a community of non-aggression. patents recognized for the protection of Linux with other open source software. .
"We know that Microsoft's decision to join ISO may seem surprising to some; It's no secret that, in the past, Microsoft and the open source community have had friction on the patent issue, "said Microsoft's vice president and chief intellectual property advisor at Microsoft. Erich Andersen. "For others who have followed our evolution, we hope that this announcement will be seen as the next logical step for a company that listens to customers and developers and resolutely turns to Linux and other open source programs."
ISO was founded in 2005 and has since helped companies manage patent risks. And ISO has been active in acquiring patents to defend the open source community and provide education on the intersection of open source and intellectual property. In addition, ISO provides a licensed platform to approximately 2,650 companies worldwide, such as Google, IBM and Red Hat. Licensees range from individual developers and startups to the world's largest technology companies.
This is not the only major open source engagement that Microsoft has made this year. Earlier this year, Microsoft acquired GitHub for $ 7.5 billion.
According to ZDNet, Microsoft has a total of 90,000 patents and ISO covers 60,000 patents. A number of these 90,000 patents are still pending. And Microsoft has licensed all patents in its possession.
The Cortana team would have been transferred to the office
According to a report by Brad Sams of Petri.com, Microsoft is about to tour its division of artificial intelligence and research. It is believed that the organization headed by Microsoft's senior vice president of artificial intelligence and research, Harry Shum, will be transferred to the Office team. And Shum may be preparing to leave the company. Cortana will be managed by the office team.
The office team would have been interested in Cortana's move to their division. This was particularly the case after Microsoft decided that Cortana would not be a standalone product.
Siri shortcuts added to Edge for iOS
Apple has introduced on iOS a feature called Siri Shortcuts, which allows you to configure a series of steps based on your location or time. For example, Siri Shortcuts can automatically set up a coffee order when you leave your house in the morning. And now, Microsoft Edge for iOS supports Siri shortcuts.
With Siri Shortcuts, you will be able to open Edge from the iOS lock screen. In addition, Microsoft will probably add more Siri shortcuts for Edge on iOS soon.
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The Microsoft logo displayed outside the Microsoft Technology Center near Times Square (photo by Drew Angerer / Getty Images)
"Microsoft Monday" is a weekly column dedicated to Microsoft. This week, "Microsoft Monday" features information on the death of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, an investment in the Grab-Helling service, the acquisition of Glint by LinkedIn, 60,000 open source patents and more!
Co-founder Paul Allen dies at age 65
Forbes reporter Noah Kirsch has just published an article about how Microsoft co-founder, Vulcan founder and billionaire philanthropist Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 65 years.
Allen had announced that he was receiving treatment for lymphoma earlier this month. The last time he had received treatment, it was in 2009.
"All of us who have had the honor of working with Paul, we feel an inexpressible loss today. He possessed a remarkable intellect and a passion for solving some of the world's toughest problems, convinced that creative thinking and new approaches could have a profound and lasting impact, "Vulcan CEO Bill Hilf wrote. a statement. "Millions of people have been touched by his generosity, his persistence in search of a better world and his willingness to accomplish whatever he could with the time and resources at his disposal. "
Allen founded Microsoft with his high school friend Bill Gates in 1975. He then left the company in 1983 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.
In 1988, Allen bought the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team for $ 70 million. This was followed by the acquisition of the Seattle Seahawks football team for $ 194 million in 1997.
And in 2010, Allen signed the Giving Pledge – a philanthropic commitment formed by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett – and has donated $ 2.5 billion for charity since then. At the time of his death, Allen's net worth was estimated at $ 20.3 billion.
Investment in a spot order search service
Microsoft announced it made a strategic investment in Grab last week, a Singapore-based carpool company. As part of this agreement, Grab will also adopt Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud solution platform over the next five years. And the two companies will collaborate on several technology projects involving large data solutions, artificial intelligence and mobility.
"This partnership marks a close collaboration with Microsoft on a range of technology projects, including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, that will transform the provision of everyday services and mobility solutions in Southeast Asia," he said. Grab president Ming Maa said in a statement. "As a global technology leader, Microsoft's investment in Grab highlights our position as the leading local technology player in the region. We look forward to working with Microsoft to improve on-demand transportation and create seamless online and offline experiences for users. "
Grab currently operates in 235 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries. And Grab also operates a digital wallet service called GrabPay, which, according to the company, is the largest player in Southeast Asia.
One of the artificial intelligence projects on which Microsoft works with Grab involves new authentication systems, such as mobile face recognition. With the facial recognition service, drivers and customers can choose to replace their identifiers for carpooling bookings. And Grab will also configure on-demand transport reservation options for Outlook users so that they can book trips in the mailing application and receive calendar reminder alerts.
Grab will also use Microsoft Azure Data Analysis Services to better predict and prevent fraudulent transactions. And Grab plans to use Microsoft's natural language processing capabilities to "provide customers with real-time contextualized translations and create a chatbot for AI so that Grab users can engage in interactive experiences."
In addition, Microsoft's Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence will enable Grab's recommendation engine to analyze user data and behavior to provide personalized services and content recommendations. And Grab plans to deploy Microsoft's computer vision technology so that passengers can take a picture of their current location so it's automatically sent as the driver's actual address.
Acquisition of Glint by LinkedIn
Last week, Microsoft's professional social network, LinkedIn, announced the acquisition of an online employee survey company, Glint. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but CNBC sources estimated the value at more than $ 400 million.
Glint sends surveys to employees to get information and learn more about job satisfaction. And managers can better understand this information through the Glint dashboard.
Minecraft shutdown for Apple TV
Mojang, the game development company originally from Microsoft's acquisition by Minecraft in 2014, announced the closure of the version for Apple TV of its flagship game due to a lack of sales. The Apple TV version of the game was announced at an Apple event in October 2016. The game was then launched at a price of $ 19.99 on the Apple TV two months later.
"Starting Monday, September 24, the Apple TV version of Minecraft will no longer be updated or supported. We are grateful to the Apple TV community for their support, but we need to reallocate resources to the platforms most used by our players. Do not worry though, you can continue to play Minecraft on Apple TV, continue to build your world and your shopping on the Marketplace (including Minecoins) will continue to be available, "says an ad when you load the game on the Apple TV according to MacRumors.
60,000 open access patents
Microsoft announced last week its intention to search for 60,000 software patents as part of its open source, while the company joined the Open Invention Network (OIN), a defensive patent pool and a community of non-aggression. patents recognized to protect Linux as well as other open source software.
"We know that Microsoft's decision to join ISO may seem surprising to some; It's no secret that, in the past, Microsoft and the open source community have had friction on the patent issue, "said Microsoft's vice president and chief intellectual property advisor at Microsoft. Erich Andersen. "For others who have followed our evolution, we hope that this announcement will be seen as the next logical step for a company that listens to customers and developers and is firmly committed to Linux and others." open source programs. "
ISO was founded in 2005 and has since helped companies manage patent risks. And ISO has been active in acquiring patents to defend the open source community and provide education on the intersection of open source and intellectual property. In addition, ISO provides a licensed platform to approximately 2,650 companies worldwide, such as Google, IBM and Red Hat. Licensees range from individual developers and startups to the world's largest technology companies.
This is not the only major open source engagement that Microsoft has made this year. Earlier this year, Microsoft acquired GitHub for $ 7.5 billion.
According to ZDNet, Microsoft has a total of 90,000 patents and ISO covers 60,000 patents. A number of these 90,000 patents are still pending. And Microsoft has licensed all patents in its possession.
The Cortana team would have been transferred to the office
According to a report by Brad Sams of Petri.com, Microsoft is about to tour its division of artificial intelligence and research. It is believed that the organization headed by Microsoft's senior vice president of artificial intelligence and research, Harry Shum, will be transferred to the Office team. And Shum may be preparing to leave the company. Cortana will be managed by the office team.
The office team would have been interested in Cortana's move to their division. This was particularly the case after Microsoft decided that Cortana would not be a standalone product.
Siri shortcuts added to Edge for iOS
Apple has introduced on iOS a feature called Siri Shortcuts, which allows you to configure a series of steps based on your location or time. For example, Siri Shortcuts can automatically set up a coffee order when you leave your house in the morning. And now, Microsoft Edge for iOS supports Siri shortcuts.
With Siri Shortcuts, you will be able to open Edge from the iOS lock screen. In addition, Microsoft will probably add more Siri shortcuts for Edge on iOS soon.
