Earlier this month, Microsoft came together with other industry leaders and professionals at two of the year’s biggest technology events: CES and NRF 2022. Across a hybrid environment, we joined with key ISV and GSI partners to announce several new innovations that empower hybrid work, security, industries, and more.
Many of these new developments are made possible through the power of Microsoft Azure, which is driving digital transformation faster than ever. We are also proud to be moving forward with our industry-specific cloud offerings such as Microsoft Cloud for Retail—a major highlight at NRF that we shared with our launch partners who contribute powerful specialized capabilities.
The most exciting announcements are outlined below, with links to more detail on what they mean for partners:
CES: January 5 – 8, 2022
We unveiled several cutting-edge automotive innovations at CES, all powered by the Azure cloud platform:
NRF: January 16 – 18, 2022
Microsoft Cloud for Retail is now generally available, making it easier for partners in the retail industry to tailor their solutions to their unique experiences. At NRF, we highlighted the benefits of having specialized partners onboard, such as:
- SAS: With SAS Cloud for Intelligent Planning, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers can anticipate shopper needs and shipping disruptions more effectively.
As consumers’ buying behaviors have changed, so have the technology needs of the retail industry. In addition to those listed above, Microsoft partners such as Newmine and RETHINK Retail are helping reinvent and recognize retail innovations. With the full support of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, retail customers can tailor their solutions to address industry-specific challenges and stay agile during this time of disruption.
Partners are instrumental in driving innovation and transforming the way we all stay connected. These announcements, as well as other solutions being developed every day, represent our joint commitment to empowering every person and organization to achieve more. Together, we will continue to drive progress and share new developments over the course of the year.