Technology Record

Videoconferencing tools have changed the way we work, but human interactions are still the foundation for success and meetings are as important as they’ve ever been. According to Barco’s research, people meet for four specific reasons: to exchange information, make decisions, share thoughts and feelings, or build trusted relationships. In the hybrid working world, the challenge is to create a space where everyone – online and in the room – is part of the same, productive experience.

Community Summit Conference: Developing Microsoft platform skills The conference will take place at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, USA, from 11-15 October 2026 By Kasturi Datta | 04 September 2026 The Community Summit Conference will provide Microsoft AI, Azure, Dynamics, Copilot Studio, Fabric and Power Platform training and focus on how to grow organisational confidence with AI at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, USA from 11-15 October 2026.

Unisys enhances cyberthreat detection with Microsoft Security Copilot The IT services provider aims to accelerate incident response by using agents to automate routine tasks in its MDR solution By Kasturi Datta | 03 September 2026 IT services provider Unisys has integrated Microsoft Security Copilot capabilities into its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution to assist security teams with AI-powered threat detection, investigation and response.

Is your business prepared for TLS certificate changes? The shortening lifespan of TLS certificates is introducing new risks for organisations of all sizes, making it crucial for them to automate renewal processes, says Aditya Anand of GlobalSign By Guest contributor | 02 September 2026 The lifespan of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificates is shrinking rapidly.

Are you prepared for upcoming TLS certificate changes? The shortening lifespan of TLS certificates is introducing new risks for organisations of all sizes, making it crucial for them to automate renewal processes, says Aditya Anand of GlobalSign By Guest contributor | 02 September 2026 The lifespan of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificates is shrinking rapidly.

Microsoft report warns AI governance must evolve for the agentic era The firm has re-engineered its Responsible AI Standard to enable a more dynamic approach to governance By Laura Hyde | 02 September 2026 Microsoft has warned AI governance must evolve for the agentic era in its 2026 Responsible AI Transparency Report.

Providing reliable citizen services requires huge administrative effort at every level of government. Citizens want more flexibility, accessibility and visibility from public services, while the departments delivering them face constant pressure to do more with less. Many organisations are turning to AI to help – Gartner predicts at least 80 per cent of governments will be using AI agents to automate routine decision-making by 2028. But disparate AI projects tend not to deliver the desired results.

DepEd and Microsoft deepens partnership to scale Copilot across Filipino public schools The initiative aims to equip one million educators with access to the AI-powered assistant By Kasturi Datta | 28 August 2026 The Philippine’s department of education DepEd and Microsoft are working to equip one million public school Filipino teachers with access to Microsoft Copilot.

Sportfive has rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce, reaching 93 per cent adoption and enabling staff to spend more time on client relationships and creative work. The Hamburg-based sports marketing agency employs more than 1,900 people in 20 countries, with its clients including Borussia Dortmund, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bulls. The company works on major events such as UEFA EURO, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The energy landscape is changing rapidly. With climate volatility growing and demand for electricity rising, the sector is increasingly using renewable sources to generate energy, which is forcing providers to rethink how they manage infrastructure and deliver services. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are inherently weather-dependent.