Microsoft and WPP drive content production with new Cloud Studio

WPP

The Azure-based platform will enable greater collaboration between WPP teams around the world

Creating virtual sport experiences with Microsoft Teams

Virginia Commonwealth University

Synergy Technical uses Microsoft Teams to help Virginia Commonwealth University basketball team’s fans watch live games and interact with commentators and former players in real time

Synergy Technical is helping basketball fans watch live games and interact with commentators 

x.news webinar: launching and understanding x.news 3.0

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15 April 2021; virtual event

Event will showcase the firm’s next-generation monitoring and research solution

Microsoft partners with media firms to fight misinformation

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New Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity aims to share source of online content

ONE Championship is reimagining the fan experience

CEO Chatri Sityodtong tells us how the rise of smartphones and other technology has driven the company’s success, and how Microsoft will play a key role going forward

CEO Chatri Sityodtong shares the importance of smartphones in the company’s success 

Supporting creativity with artificial intelligence

With the demand for content only increasing as organisations tailor their offerings to the individual consumer, AI is providing powerful tools to enable creative industries to keep pace

AI is providing powerful tools to enable creative industries to keep pace with personalised content

Miami Heat, Disney and Universal join Microsoft at IBC

Microsoft

Organisations will discuss production in the cloud and how to engage with fans

International Broadcasting Convention Showcase

IBC

8-11 September 2020; virtual event

Visitors can explore the latest industry innovations and access forward-looking media content

Microsoft is helping to transform the fan experience

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As new technologies allow greater insights into the interactions sports fans have with their teams and favourite players, sports organisations are personalising their offerings for the individual

Sports organisations are using technology to personalise their offerings for the individual

Microsoft to continue discussions on possible TikTok purchase

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Satya Nadella has spoken with President Donal Trump about security concerns

MPP Global research shows media firms struggle with involuntary churn

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Survey found that technology and expertise investments can improve customer retention

Microsoft helps musicians replace gigs with online performances

Re:Surface will enable fans to experience, collaborate and engage with live, virtual concerts

Microsoft and Verizon Media are transforming the media industry

Cloud computing solutions like Microsoft Azure are helping content creators and broadcasters deliver seamless customer experiences

Cloud computing solutions are helping content creators deliver seamless customer experiences

Angelina Jolie and Microsoft create children’s news show for BBC World

My World aims to deliver high quality unbiased content to expand young people’s global views

How the cloud is driving success for media firms

Bob De Haven, Microsoft’s general manager of worldwide communications and media, explains how media firms like Disney are embracing the cloud and outlines how he believes the industry will leverage technology in the future

Microsoft’s Bob De Haven explains how firms like Disney are using the technology

KKBOX chooses Microsoft Azure for streaming services

The cloud platform will help improve media security and quality while reducing costs