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Rising to each new health and life sciences challenge
Who would have thought when I made my 2020 health trends and predictions in January that our world would be upended by COVID-19? In a year marked by the health and economic crisis posed by a global pandemic, we’ve seen countless examples of the U.S.
Optimizing facility management with Smart Buildings Solutions
For most organizations, growth is always at the forefront. The pursuit of new service lines, new customers, and new regions motivates business leaders to adopt bigger office spaces, expanded retail locations, and additional franchises. While these aspirations drive each company to bolder aspirations, they do so with a cost.
Tackling some of the world’s most vexing issues with AI
A future for everyone To meet the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs—that’s how we at Microsoft define the challenge of sustainable development.
Get digital skills for in-demand jobs: free training and low-cost certifications available now
2020 has been a year like none other. COVID-19 has brought about not only a public health crisis, but an economic one as well. But historically, skills training has not reached the people in underserved communities who need it most, such as people of color, people with disabilities, and women.
Microsoft and Wood are delivering sustainable solutions for their clients
Sustainability is about survival. We want our businesses and communities—our species and planet—to carry on without running out of essential resources. Sustainability drives such important outcomes for business and society that it has become a compelling organizational priority. Microsoft has ambitious plans around sustainability.
Advocating for fairness and transparency in financial services AI
Financial services institutions are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and augment their decisions. But when it comes to which AI algorithms to use, fairness and transparency must factor into the equation. Black box AI: a cautionary tale Some of the algorithms under heavy consideration today are called “black box” algorithms.
Transforming small business: the top 4 emerging trends for SMB digital transformation in 2020
2020 is a time of challenge and opportunity for small businesses who want to prioritize their digital transformation journeys. Fortunately, tools that weren’t seen as feasible for small businesses due to costs and resources are now becoming the norm for SMBs.
The art of implementing machine learning at scale
Machine learning holds the promise of saving time and money while increasing accuracy and efficiency across a variety of business use cases – but there can be pitfalls on the road to implementation.
Microsoft Allies with Alaska to Invest in Innovation
Declining oil prices are creating challenges for their economy which derives 90% of its revenue from oil and natural resource production. The State has turned to Microsoft with a need to adapt education and workforce skilling, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
Diversity, inclusion, and Responsible AI are now the bedrock of bias prevention
“Diversity expansion can then prevent bias. Only through education can organizations understand the critical need to hire a diverse talent base. It may not be possible to have what some call an “unbiased brain”, but it is possible to bring diverse brains to the table to help prevent it.