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Microsoft and Cisco announced a partnership to enable the running of Microsoft Teams natively on Cisco’s Room and Desk devices, enhancing customer choice in hybrid work environments. This integration, set for early 2023, will allow customers to set Teams as the default experience while maintaining support for Webex meetings. Initial offerings include six Cisco devices certified for Microsoft Teams, along with high-quality video technology from Cisco. This collaboration aims to improve the digital workplace by providing reliable, intelligent meeting solutions.

Microsoft Corp. will announce its fiscal year 2023 first-quarter financial results after the market closes on October 25, 2022. The results will be available on the Microsoft Investor Relations website. A live webcast of the earnings conference call is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day. This announcement underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation and innovation in the intelligent cloud and edge sectors.

Microsoft, Planet Labs, and The Nature Conservancy have launched the Global Renewables Watch (GRW), a pioneering atlas to map utility-scale solar and wind installations globally using AI and satellite imagery. Initially focusing on installations in Germany, India, Brazil, and Egypt, GRW aims to provide comprehensive insights into renewable energy capacity and trends. The full global inventory is expected by early 2023, ensuring updated data twice yearly. This initiative coincides with the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, showcasing collaboration in advancing the clean energy transition.

Microsoft has expanded its employee experience platform, Microsoft Viva, to enhance communication and engagement amid hybrid work challenges. The company's Work Trend Index Pulse report highlights a disconnect between employee productivity perceptions and leadership, urging organizations to adapt their approach. New Viva features include Viva Pulse for team feedback, Viva Amplify for improved communications, and AI-driven tools for knowledge sharing. These innovations aim to empower employees, address productivity concerns, and align work with business goals. The rollout of these capabilities is expected to begin in early 2023.

Microsoft Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, a 10% increase from the previous quarter. This dividend is payable on Dec. 8, 2022, to shareholders recorded by Nov. 17, 2022. The ex-dividend date is Nov. 16, 2022. Additionally, Microsoft's Annual Shareholders Meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13, 2022, allowing shareholders of record as of Oct. 12, 2022, to vote. This meeting will be hosted virtually by top executives, including CEO Satya Nadella.

Gaming for Inclusion, presented by Microsoft, returns for its second year on September 10, 2022. This esports experience connects Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners in a Rocket League tournament, culminating in a Celebrity Showcase on September 17, 2022.

Three athletes will receive shoutcasting training at Microsoft's Redmond campus, enhancing their skills in commentary and analysis. The initiative aims to promote inclusion and camaraderie among participants, showcasing the power of esports to connect diverse communities.

On August 9, 2022, Barclays Bank and Microsoft announced a multiyear agreement for deploying Microsoft Teams as its primary collaboration platform. This deployment will enhance communication for over 120,000 employees globally, streamlining existing communication solutions. The collaboration aims to improve connectivity and efficiency, reducing email traffic while fostering better teamwork. Barclays' swift implementation of Teams underscores its commitment to modern technology in the financial services sector, aligning with Microsoft’s vision of digital transformation.

Volpara Health Technologies announces a partnership with Microsoft to accelerate the development of a software solution that detects and quantifies breast arterial calcifications (BAC) using mammograms. This initiative aims to enhance routine breast cancer screenings by providing insights into cardiovascular health, addressing the leading cause of death among US women. The collaboration utilizes Azure Machine Learning to improve Volpara's capabilities, leveraging a vast dataset of over 67 million images. This project could tap into the $146.4 billion cardiovascular market and generate new revenue streams.