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Grove Collaborative Holdings (NYSE: GROV) has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Rayhan Arif from Virgin Group, Kristine Miller, formerly Chief Strategy Officer at eBay, and Naytri Shroff Sramek from GitHub. Effective June 16, these appointments aim to enhance Grove's leadership team with diverse skills and industry experience. CEO Stuart Landesberg emphasized the importance of attracting top talent to support Grove's mission of sustainable consumer products. The company continues its commitment to environmental responsibility and aims for a plastic-free future.

Microsoft Corp. has announced the launch of Microsoft Viva Sales, a new application designed to enhance the selling experience by integrating with existing CRM systems. This AI-driven tool automates data entry and provides personalized insights, helping salespeople engage customers more effectively. Viva Sales captures customer interaction data from Microsoft 365 and Teams, streamlining workflows and optimizing sales processes. The application aims to empower sellers, enabling them to close deals faster by automating routine tasks and enhancing customer understanding.

Microsoft Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, payable on Sept. 8, 2022. Shareholders of record as of Aug. 18, 2022 will receive the dividend, with the ex-dividend date set for Aug. 17, 2022. This announcement reflects Microsoft’s commitment to return value to its shareholders while enhancing its mission to foster digital transformation in the age of intelligent cloud and edge technologies.

On June 8, 2022, Procter & Gamble (PG) and Microsoft (MSFT) announced a multiyear collaboration to enhance digital manufacturing using Microsoft Cloud. The partnership focuses on leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to improve product delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. P&G intends to digitize and integrate data from over 100 manufacturing sites, enabling real-time analytics and predictive maintenance. Key benefits include better resource use, increased workforce productivity, and advancements in sustainability efforts through innovative technology integration.

Microsoft has partnered with the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas to launch a free online course titled 'Digital Storytelling for the Next Generation of Latinx Journalists'. Running from June 20 to July 17, 2022, this initiative aims to empower Latinx Gen Z and Millennial students to excel in the media industry, where they remain underrepresented. The course addresses the critical need for diverse voices in storytelling and equips students with necessary digital skills. Interested participants can apply easily online.

BeeKeeperAI has enhanced its collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT) to improve secure access for algorithm developers and healthcare data stewards via the Azure Marketplace. This partnership leverages zero trust and confidential computing to provide a secure environment for AI development in healthcare. Through this collaboration, they aim to facilitate regulatory approval by allowing algorithm validation against protected datasets without compromising privacy. Additionally, BeeKeeperAI is launching a workshop to guide users on effective validation in this new computing environment.

American Airlines and Microsoft have partnered to enhance travel experiences through Microsoft Azure, streamlining operations for the airline. This collaboration aims to leverage data analytics and AI for efficient gate assignments and improved flight operations. Notably, the intelligent gating program will save over a minute of taxi time per flight, reducing fuel usage and CO2 emissions. The partnership also involves migrating operational workloads to a centralized cloud platform, aiming for cost savings and sustainability. As travel demand recovers, these innovations position American Airlines for a connected future.