Gezixuan News on November 15, password management tool 1Password issued a press release, announcing that it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Alliance (IT Home Note: Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, MISA), and officially announced a series of enterprise security features.

It is reported that the Microsoft Intelligent Security Alliance claims to be built for the "security ecosystem", and Microsoft tries to provide cyber threat protection solutions for enterprise customers by integrating independent software vendors (ISVs) and security service providers (MSSPs).

As part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Alliance, 1Password has added integrations with Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID, with Microsoft Sentinel being a cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) platform that claims to help organizations centrally manage threats, but 1Password doesn't specifically mention how it will be integrated.

When it comes to Microsoft Entra ID, 1Password announced that their Device Trust feature works with Entra ID to ensure that only "devices that meet security standards" can access confidential data, reducing the likelihood of employees having their personal devices compromised due to improper security measures.

Gezixuan reported on November 14 that, according to Inverse, hundreds of workers in four offices under ZeniMax, the parent company of Company B, held a one-day strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on November 13 to oppose Microsoft's outsourcing and return-to-office policies.

These striking employees have worked on Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and other B Club games. Currently, Microsoft requires these employees to work in the office at least two days a week. Employees had asked for more flexible work schedules, but this request had not yielded any results and were concerned that it could increase office hours in the future.

In addition, the number of quality testers outsourced by Microsoft is another concern for the union. Its members believe that if this trend continues, the company may take action and lay off the full-time employees currently employed at ZeniMax.

"Strikes aren't fun or ideal, but we can get satisfaction by taking concrete actions to fight for better working conditions," added Juniper Dowell, Senior Quality Assurance Tester at ZeniMax. "Hopefully we can convince them to stop procrastinating and meet with us at the negotiating table."

IT Home noted that Microsoft issued a statement today saying: "We respect the right of employees to express their views, just as they do today." We will continue to listen and address their concerns at the negotiating table. ”

Gezixuan reported on November 4 that today, Beijing time, Microsoft announced the launch of the generative AI accelerator program, which aims to nurture the UK's most outstanding AI startups and help them succeed in the future.

The program, in partnership with NVIDIA and GitHub, Microsoft's development platform, provides resources and opportunities for companies looking to build, promote, and scale generative AI products and services. It runs from January to early March 2025 and is officially tailored for UK AI startups that have received seed funding and are looking to grow further.

According to reports, Microsoft's launch of the program comes at a time when many UK start-ups are facing challenges in scaling and realizing their potential, and the "Generative AI Accelerator" will address this issue by providing comprehensive support, including technical guidance, market strategy advice, and access to a network of leading investors.

According to IT House, participants in the "Generative AI Accelerator" program will receive personalized support from Microsoft's AI "Black Belt" team. The experts on these teams are said to have extensive experience in AI and machine learning, and will be providing workshops and help from partners – NVIDIA and GitHub.