Team collaboration platform by Microsoft; replaces Skype for Business; part of Microsoft 365.
Xbox reports an outage lasting about 20 hours, affecting sign-ins and game launches. CTO Scott Van Vliet apologises and says a licensing service failure caused entitlement checks to fail. Microsoft will harden dependencies and roll out a fix to prevent future disruptions, amid renewed worries about a digital-only future in gaming.
A wave of hiring shifts is underway as firms move from AI-only screening to in-person assessments to validate candidates’ skills. Studies and industry leaders say AI tools are here to stay, but many employers are insisting on hands-on verification to combat fraud and ensure real capability.
Consumer Voice has launched legal challenges against the FCA over its motor finance compensation scheme, arguing the plan short-changes consumers. The claims centre on the 3% minimum interest paid on redress and the decision not to add an 8% uplift. The Upper Tribunal will hear disputes in December or February, with rulings expected in the following months.
Microsoft is reshuffling its leadership, with Brad Smith taking charge of communications as Frank Shaw exits. The move comes amid a broader AI and Copilot push, with Nadella stressing the need to align the company’s messaging with its expanding AI strategy.
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot’s enterprise-focused redesign, merging consumer and business AI tools into a unified work interface. The move aims to embed AI across Office apps, coding, and workflows, signaling a shift toward an AI-powered productivity stack. Leadership realignments accompany the rollout.