Microsoft is preparing to lay off thousands of employees, with most of the cuts expected in its sales division, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The job losses, which may also impact other departments, are expected to be announced early next month following the close of Microsoft’s fiscal year. The exact number of roles affected … Read more
Microsoft has officially discontinued Skype today, ending a 21-year run for the pioneering video communication service that once dominated internet calling. The technology giant, which acquired Skype in 2009, announced the closure in February as part of its strategy to consolidate video communication services around Microsoft Teams, its business-oriented collaboration platform that has gained substantial … Read more
According to The Journal, Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its Irish operations with plans to create 550 new jobs in engineering and research & development over the next three to four years. The technology giant, which first established its presence in Ireland in 1985, will grow its workforce to more than 6,000 employees … Read more
A major IT outage, described as the largest in history, disrupted services worldwide, affecting airports, healthcare, and businesses. The outage was caused by a faulty software update from US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which impacted Microsoft’s Windows operating system. This left many computers showing the “blue screen of death” and requiring manual fixes. The recovery process … Read more
Ryanair has announced network disruptions due to a global third-party IT outage. The airline is urging passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight. While systems at Dublin and Cork airports are functioning normally, check-in queues are growing due to issues with some airlines’ systems. Aer Lingus remains unaffected but … Read more
Microsoft announced the retirement of its oldest browser, Internet Explorer after 27 years of service. As per the company notification, the firm’s oldest browser will be completely phased out from June 15. Microsoft has said that it will end mainstream support for the aging browser and it will finally retire in peace. First released in … Read more