Microsoft replaces AI assistent Cortana
Microsoft is replacing its AI assistent. Launched in 2015 as the star attraction of Windows 10, Cortana failed to maintain its shine and will now be retired from its last remaining stronghold within Windows.
Microsoft announced in a support document that it would no longer provide support for th... Read more
Microsoft provides Viva platform with new functionality
Microsoft launched a substantial update for Viva, its employee management platform. The new functionality should support hybrid working by improving the communications and mutual expectations of managers and employees.
According to research by Microsoft, employees and executives seldomly always ... Read more
Microsoft Viva Goals is here to help users track their progress
Microsoft Viva Goals is now generally available. The management system supports the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, which is widely used in major corporations. You can think of it as a tool for keeping track of one's objectives and progress.
Viva Goals interfaces with Microsoft Viva... Read more
Microsoft Viva Sales sweetens sales processes
Microsoft introduced Viva Sales. The solution helps employees achieve better sales results through integrations with Microsoft 365, Teams and CRM solutions.
According to Microsoft, the solution ups the conversion rate of prospects to sales. Viva Sales collects various data about prospects from M... Read more
Microsoft will play a bigger role in devices from Zebra and Samsung
Microsoft announces multiple collaborations and integrations with frontline employee platforms. The tech giant is strengthening ties with Samsung, Zebra Technologies, Workday and Espressive.
According to Microsoft, usage of Teams grew by 400 percent among frontline workers in the past two years.... Read more