Andy Clayton-Smith

You joined Microsoft about 18 months ago – what first brought you to the company and what were your main aspirations for the role of corporate vice president of public sector at that time? I’ve always been interested in the intersection of public policy and international relations, a path which led…

Tell me more about IAMCP’s history, the range of partner organisations that belong to the association and the industry segments they support. The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) is a professional, high-trust organisation dedicated to helping its members navigate the…

Our world is going real time. As consumers who live increasingly digital lives, we expect instant access to relevant information, products and services. This has implications across all aspects of our lives, and payments are no exception. “Shaped over time, payment processing has traditionally be…

Microsoft’s vice president of Teams calling and devices discusses innovations in connectivity and collaboration within Teams

The programme supports innovation by offering technology services and industry-specific guidance. Sally Ann Frank discusses some of the solutions it has helped to develop for the health and...

The corporate vice president of global industry marketing at Microsoft shares insights into Microsoft’s AI priorities, partnerships and sustainability efforts and how they will benefit...

More than 500,000 companies are part of the global Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) community, which is dedicated to enabling digital transformation for customers across all industries with cloud and artificial intelligence-powered solutions.   Nicole Dezen, chief partner officer and corporate vice president of global partner solutions at Microsoft, is leading this initiative with a strong emphasis on the benefits of generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot on cloud...

For many nations around the world, 2024 presented significant challenges, from coping with political upheaval and armed conflict, to navigating economic uncertainty based upon shifting responses to environmental and political pressures.  Whilst many saw a general decline in their fortunes throughout the past 12 months, others passed the year-end enjoying solid signs of economic growth. Encouraging news comes from the International Monetary Fund, which expects the global economy to...