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Windows 11 turns the tide against Windows 10
Winsage
February 3, 2025

Windows 11 turns the tide against Windows 10

Windows 11's market share increased to 36.6 percent in January from 34.12 percent in December, while Windows 10's market share declined to 60.37 percent from 62.7 percent. Microsoft is approaching the end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025, which has led to renewed interest in Windows 11. Microsoft CFO Amy Hood reported a 4 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the Windows OEM and Devices unit, attributed to preparations for the end of Windows 10 support. TrendForce projects a 4.9 percent increase in shipments in 2025 as businesses transition. CEO Satya Nadella noted that 15 percent of premium-priced laptops sold during the holiday season were Copilot+ PCs, and analysts predict that by 2026, acquiring a PC without AI silicon will be increasingly difficult. Initially, Windows 11's adoption was hindered by strict hardware requirements, but many users now have upgraded hardware that supports it. Microsoft is optimistic about solidifying Windows 11's market position as the transition from Windows 10 progresses.
Microsoft bringing more AI technology to its productivity software as it works to monetize investments
Winsage
September 19, 2024

Microsoft bringing more AI technology to its productivity software as it works to monetize investments

Microsoft is enhancing its Microsoft 365 productivity suite with the Copilot technology through the Copilot Wave 2 rollout, introducing features for applications like Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Notable updates include Copilot's ability to draft PowerPoint presentations, prioritize emails in Outlook, and the introduction of Copilot Pages for collaborative data manipulation. A new agent builder option allows users to create Copilot-powered agents for automating business processes. The adoption of Copilot has increased by over 60% quarter over quarter, with daily usage among employees doubling. Vodafone purchased 68,000 Copilot licenses, finding that it saved employees an average of three hours weekly. The new features aim to boost efficiency by tracking meeting transcripts and allowing quick incorporation of references into Word files. Customization is emphasized for different organizations, with the agent builder enabling tailored solutions. Microsoft has invested significantly in OpenAI, contributing to a 30% increase in its stock price over the past year. In its latest earnings report, Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud segment generated .5 billion in revenue, slightly below expectations, leading to a dip in share prices.
MongoDB dunks on PostgreSQL after Q2 success
Tech Optimizer
August 30, 2024

MongoDB dunks on PostgreSQL after Q2 success

MongoDB reported a revenue increase of 13 percent to .1 million in its second quarter of fiscal 2025, despite operational losses of million, which was an increase from the million loss in the same quarter the previous year. CEO Dev Ittycheria claimed competitive wins against PostgreSQL, citing a specific case where MongoDB's Atlas database service replaced PostgreSQL for Fanatics Betting & Gaming due to scalability and flexibility challenges. PostgreSQL was recognized as the most popular database among professional developers in a Stack Overflow survey, with 52 percent of developers using it. MongoDB emphasizes its flexible schema and horizontal scaling capabilities as advantages over PostgreSQL. Since overtaking MongoDB in the DB-Engines ranking in 2017, PostgreSQL has continued to widen the gap, supported by major cloud providers and alternatives like CockroachDB and YugaByteDB. MongoDB's valuation had previously dropped significantly after lowering its revenue growth expectations.
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