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03Dec/24

Diebold Nixdorf First to Implement Microsoft® Windows 11® on Live ATMs

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that it is the first ATM solution provider to deploy the Microsoft® Windows 11® IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system in a live environment. The deployment includes two bank partners in Central Asia, Eurasian Bank and Kapital Bank, and follows the company’s previous announcement that it was the first ATM solution provider to support Windows 11. Implementation of the software deployment will be managed by BS/2, Diebold Nixdorf’s licensed partner in the Central Asia region. Continue reading

04Jun/23

Belinda CZ s.r.o. Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Belinda CZ s.r.o., with 25 years of IT experience, today announced the availability of SQL Express on Windows Server 2022 in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Belinda CZ s.r.o customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. Continue reading

27Apr/23

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s blocks Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s decision to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been met with mixed reactions from the gaming community. Some gamers are disappointed that they may not be able to play their favorite Activision Blizzard games on their preferred platforms, while others are concerned about the potential for increased prices and decreased innovation in the gaming industry.

The CMA’s decision is based on its belief that the deal would give Microsoft too much market power in the gaming industry. Microsoft is already one of the largest gaming companies in the world, and the acquisition of Activision Blizzard would give it even more control over the market. The CMA is concerned that this could lead to higher prices for games and less choice for gamers.
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