A 20-year membership is something to be proud of💫 Columbus has once again been recognised as part of Microsoft’s Inner Circle for AI Business Solutions – a distinction we’ve proudly held for more than 20 years. Our focus is always on delivering customer value and bringing business, technology, and people together. Being in the Inner Circle means we’re among the top 1% of Microsoft’s most strategic partners worldwide. For our customers, that translates into: 🔹 Exclusive access to Microsoft leadership insights 🔹 Early awareness of breakthrough AI innovations in business solutions 🔹 Continued commitment from us to evolve and enhance business-critical applications with AI The potential of AI in business solutions is only growing, and I’m proud we get to help shape that future together with Microsoft and our customers. 👉 Curious about how AI is already creating valuable business impact? Explore our AI use cases here: https://lnkd.in/daNmzdpb

Proud to see DXC named to Microsoft’s 2025/2026 Inner Circle for AI Business Solutions — and for the 25th year running. For UK banks, AI-first platforms are now critical to modernising lending, cards, and wealth while staying ahead of DORA and customer expectations. Great to see our partnership with Microsoft helping make that a reality. 👉 https://dxc.to/4npzTRd

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 🤝🤖💥 I've been observing the dynamics in the AI world, and a recent move by Microsoft signals a major strategic shift. For years, their partnership with OpenAI was a cornerstone of their AI strategy. But now, Microsoft AI has launched its own in-house AI models, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview, a clear move to reduce their reliance on their partner. This is a critical pivot from pure collaboration to a powerful blend of partnership and competition, marking a new phase in the AI arms race. 🚀 This wasn't an overnight decision. Microsoft has been investing heavily in both talent and infrastructure, bringing on key leaders like Mustafa Suleyman to lead their new AI division. This move is about taking control of their own destiny. By building their own models from the ground up, Microsoft gains more control over their technology, costs, and long-term product roadmap, ensuring they aren't held hostage by the shifting dynamics with any one partner. It's a strategic move that reflects a long-term vision of self-reliance and engineering their own future 🧠. This dual approach—leveraging OpenAI's strengths while developing proprietary models—positions Microsoft as a formidable force. It allows them to create a flexible, multi-model ecosystem for its customers, integrating the best of both worlds into products like Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365. It shows that in today's fast-moving tech environment, adaptability isn't optional; it's existential. By embracing this pivot, Microsoft is not just competing, but actively shaping the future of the industry. ✅ Image Source: Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI #AI #AIExplained #MicrosoftAI #OpenAI #TechCompetition #Innovation #Leadership

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Formerly known as the Power Platform Master Series, this evolution reflects the broader scope of innovation and expertise it now delivers. As Microsoft’s business solutions continue to expand—especially with the integration of AI and next-generation applications—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 has grown to encompass more than just the Power Platform. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄? • Deep insights • Practical guidance • Thought leadership All across the full spectrum of Microsoft AI business solutions and applications. This rebrand underscores our commitment to helping professionals stay ahead in a rapidly transforming digital landscape. 📢 Stay tuned for upcoming sessions, and let us know what topics you’d love to see covered! #MicrosoftAI #TheMasterSeries #DigitalTransformation #BusinessApplications #AIInnovation

I found this Harvard Business Review article a great reflection of what’s happening in sales right now. Decision-making is shifting - AI and real-time insights are enabling faster, more confident actions. Reflective decision-making still has a place, but speed is increasingly a source of competitive advantage.   We’re seeing the same change inside Microsoft. With solutions like Sales in Microsoft 365 Copilot, sellers can act in the moment and stay aligned to long-term business outcomes. It’s helping us - and our customers - move with both agility and confidence.   https://lnkd.in/gWaHtEUy

Just finished the course “Driving AI Success with Microsoft: Real-World Business Impact” by Microsoft Senior Leaders! 

😉 We said it early. Now Microsoft says it too. AI is everywhere. But without clean, connected, high-quality data, it’s just noise. Data is the DNA. And it has to be gold – fast, efficient, and ready for action. We’re in volatile times. Microsoft Fabric is the only platform that truly unifies – across roles, tools, and workloads. Infused with AI to make people better. Not busier. No hype. No buzzwords. Just clarity. #FABCONEUROPE2025 #DataThinx #GoToMarketWithSubstance #MicrosoftFabric

Our collaboration with Microsoft is redefining how enterprises harness AI to scale with impact, accelerating operations, strengthening compliance, and unlocking new sources of value. Among these innovations is Contract𝘈ssIst, highlighted by Aparna Chennapragada, Chief Product Officer of Microsoft in Mint and reinforced by Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, during the AI Tour. This enterprise-grade AI solution streamlines contract management by reducing time, effort, and cost while enhancing compliance and decision-making. These acknowledgements reflect Persistent’s expertise in co-developing tailored GenAI solutions with partners like Microsoft to drive enterprise transformation and achieve sustainable value. Discover more about our partnership with Microsoft here: https://lnkd.in/eDYheJMy #ReAImaginingTheWorld

Just finished "Driving AI Success with Microsoft: Real-World Business Impact" by Microsoft Senior Leaders! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gZ_FPfB6 #artificialintelligenceforbusiness.

Inspired by today's #WDAYRising keynote! It was incredible to hear from Microsoft's Satya Nadella, in conversation with our own Aneel Bhusri. Their discussion about how we’re enabling a unified AI agent experience for the enterprise really highlighted the power of our partnership. It's exciting to be a part of what's next! https://bit.ly/46mZJOP #TeamWDAY