In this articleMSFTKelly Harris of San Jose, leans over to kiss the web cam as she says her goodbye to Brian Johnson, her brother stationed in Japan, at the end of their video phone call via Skype in San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 25, 2009.Lea Suzuki | San Francisco Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesSkype is logging off.On Friday, Microsoft announced that the 21-year-old calling and messaging service will shut down May 5. The software company is encouraging Skype users to migrate to its free Teams app.S ...

Core Insights - Microsoft Corporation has introduced a new quantum chip, Majorana 1, claiming that powerful quantum computers will be available in years rather than decades, countering NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang's conservative timeline [1][11] - The global landscape is shifting as countries, particularly China, advance their quantum strategies, raising concerns about data security and the need for future-proof cryptography [1][2] - The U.S. Government Accountability Office has highlighted the urgency for preparedness against quantum-computing cyberattacks, with analysts estimating quantum's economic impact could reach $2 trillion by 2035 [2] Company Developments - Scope Technologies Corp. has launched an AI-Enhanced Quantum Preparedness Assessment (QPA) integrated with a Risk Management Framework, enabling organizations to assess and prepare for quantum security threats more effectively [3][7] - Scope Technologies has completed a $1.8 million private placement and secured $1 million in debt financing from First Majestic Silver, totaling $2.8 million in new funds [9] - Nokia Oyj has emphasized the importance of quantum-safe networks for critical industries and appointed a new CEO to enhance its AI business [13][14] Industry Trends - Recent advancements in quantum computing, such as Google's Willow chip and Microsoft's Majorana 1, indicate a rapid progression towards practical applications [5][11] - The emergence of quantum security solutions is becoming critical as traditional encryption methods face vulnerabilities from quantum threats, including "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks [4][6] - D-Wave Quantum Inc. has developed a commercial hybrid-quantum application for optimizing agricultural operations, showcasing real-world applications of quantum computing [16][18]

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Microsoft shocked the tech world by announcing its Majorana 1 quantum chip on Feb. 19, marking a transformative leap of innovation in the rapidly evolving field.Quantum computers are intended to solve highly complex calculations in areas such as machine learning, optimization, simulations, and cryptography, far beyond the capabilities of the most advanced supercomputers. Microsoft believes its novel approach has meaningfully pulled forward the roadmap for game-changing commercial applications into the comin ...

Ocelot is the first-generation quantum chip developed by the AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, California.Amazon on Thursday revealed its first chip for quantum computing, and said its design will help the company build highly efficient hardware systems.The processor is called Ocelot, and the announcement comes as more tech companies tout their advancements in quantum. Last week, Amazon cloud rival Microsoft showed off its inaugural quantum chip. Microsoft had a paper in the journal Nature docum ...

Microsoft says that it has completed a multi-year project to allow Europe-based customers using its cloud services to store and process data in the EU.The project, the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud, began in January 2023, went on for two more years, and finally wrapped up this February, Microsoft said. With its completion, European customers can store and process data for Microsoft core cloud services, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and most Azure services, within the EU a ...

Stock splits, particularly in the tech sector, have gained attention in recent months. As stocks such as Nvidia and Broadcom rose above $1,000 per share, they each executed stock splits, probably in an attempt to attract more prospective investors.Amid this paradigm, it might surprise some investors that the stock split speculation may shift to Microsoft (MSFT -1.51%). Despite a stock price of around $420 per share, the chances of such a move are higher than some might assume. Here's why.Microsoft's history ...

Microsoft is reportedly slowing down its data center investments.In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NVDA -2.80%) and recent updates impacting the semiconductor giant. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Feb. 24, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 24, 2025. ...

Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) technical indicators are displaying a concerning outlook for the stock as the equity continues to take a hit from the broader market sell-off.Indeed, MSFT’s recent losses have led to the stock losing the $400 support level, ending the last trading session at $397.90, down 1.5%. Microsoft is also in the red year-to-date, having plunged almost 5%.MSFT YTD stock price chart. Source: FinboldMSFT forms death cross Amid the current trading levels, the stock has triggered a death cross f ...

The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race has yet to wrap up, but big tech is already starting a new one: the quantum computing arms race. Several big tech companies have seen the raw computing power required to create these cutting-edge AI models, and it's clear that classical computing will work, but quantum computing is starting to become feasible for similar price points.As a result, many top computing companies are announcing various breakthroughs in the quantum computing field, with Microsoft (MSFT - ...