Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told TechCrunch that it is changing its operational model in Pakistan and will now serve its customers through resellers and "other closely located Microsoft offices." "Our customer agreements and service will not be affected by this change," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an emailed statement. "We follow this model successfully in a number of other countrie ...

Core Insights - symplr has acquired Smart Square scheduling software from AMN Healthcare, enhancing its healthcare workforce and operations management capabilities [1][2] - The acquisition strengthens the symplr Operations Platform by integrating AI-driven scheduling and workforce management solutions [2][3] - symplr aims to empower healthcare organizations with actionable data and technology to improve efficiencies and patient outcomes [3][4] Company Overview - symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software, trusted by 9 out of 10 U.S. hospitals and over 400 U.S. health plans [6] - AMN Healthcare is recognized for its total talent solutions in healthcare, reaching nearly 15 million patients across more than 2,100 healthcare systems in 2024 [7] - Clearlake Capital Group and Charlesbank Capital Partners are the backing investment firms for symplr, with Clearlake managing over $90 billion in assets [9][10] Strategic Implications - The acquisition of Smart Square is expected to enhance symplr's offerings in workforce planning, analytics, and AI, addressing the complexities of healthcare staffing [5] - The partnership between symplr and AMN Healthcare aims to combine operational technology expertise with workforce solutions, benefiting customers [4][5] - The integration of Smart Square's AI capabilities is positioned to help healthcare organizations anticipate staffing needs and streamline operations [3][4]

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