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Avanade agrees to acquire Manchester AI and automation specialist Robiquity

Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal, which still needs regulatory approvals and must meet standard closing conditions.

By Digital Gossip, 11 November 2026

Software

Manchester’s BCN gains Microsoft Managed Partner status

The cloud, data, security and AI specialist will work more closely with Microsoft account teams and expand co-sell opportunities.

By Digital Gossip, 30 July 2026

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Microsoft Advertising’s Mascha Driessen on keeping AI experiences human

The regional vice-president says frictionless technology is now a given, and that trust and creativity are what set brands apart.

By Digital Gossip, 5 February 2026

Software

University of Manchester gives all 65,000 students and staff Microsoft 365 Copilot

The university says the partnership makes it the first university anywhere to offer Copilot, with training, to its entire community.

By Digital Gossip, 19 January 2026

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Microsoft’s Lynne Kjolso urges brands to stop building bespoke retail media campaigns

The Microsoft Advertising executive says advertisers are tired of agentic commerce hype as Copilot Checkout brings the whole purchase journey into a single conversation.

By Digital Gossip, 13 January 2026

Software

ANS named Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2025

By Digital Gossip, 13 November 2025