Articles tagged with "Microsoft"
Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan
Microsoft has agreed to purchase 100 megawatts of solar power capacity from Japanese developer Shizen Energy, continuing its series of renewable energy investments to support its expanding computing infrastructure. The company already operates two data centers in Japan and plans to invest $2.9 billion in the country over the next year, underscoring its commitment to growing its presence there. Solar energy is increasingly favored by tech firms and data center operators due to its relatively low cost and rapid deployment, with projects typically completed within 18 months and power generation often starting before full completion. Microsoft has been a significant buyer of solar power recently, having contracted over 1 gigawatt of solar capacity since the beginning of the year, reflecting its strategy to meet rising compute demands sustainably.
energysolar-powerrenewable-energyMicrosoftdata-centersJapanclean-energyHackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies, say researchers
Researchers have identified hackers exploiting a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, primarily targeting government organizations. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning about the active exploitation of this flaw, which affects on-premises SharePoint servers but not the cloud versions. Initial attacks have focused on a limited set of targets, including U.S. federal and state agencies, universities, and energy companies, suggesting the involvement of a government-affiliated threat actor. Experts note that while the initial exploitation has been relatively contained, the vulnerability remains unpatched across many organizations, with estimates of 9,000 to 10,000 vulnerable SharePoint instances accessible online. This exposure raises concerns that other malicious actors, beyond the original government-linked hackers, may begin exploiting the flaw more broadly. Microsoft advises organizations to either apply the patch promptly or disconnect their SharePoint servers from the internet to mitigate the risk. Security researchers continue to monitor the situation as the campaign evolves.
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Microsoft, in collaboration with Denmark’s investment fund EIFO and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, is launching QuNorth, a project aimed at building the world’s most powerful commercial quantum computer, named Magne, in the Nordic region. With a €80 million ($93 million) investment, QuNorth seeks to address the Nordic countries' current lack of access to advanced Level 2 quantum systems, which are crucial for conducting reliable and complex quantum computations. Magne will feature 50 logical qubits supported by 1,200 physical qubits, making it one of the first Level 2 quantum computers globally. This full-stack quantum computer will integrate hardware, software, operating systems, and control electronics, with Atom Computing providing the hardware and Microsoft supplying Azure software tailored to Atom’s neutral atom technology. Construction of Magne is set to begin in late 2025, with completion expected by early 2027. QuNorth will establish a leadership team, including a CEO and research positions in partnership with Microsoft,
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