Coronavirus or COVID-19 not only affects millions of people around the world who are confined to their homes, but even though it may seem strange to us, the world's leading technology companies. YouTube, Netflix and Sony have announced that their services will be worse during the crisis and Google has confirmed that it will stop updating its Chrome web browser to avoid problems that would affect people using the service rather than telework.
Of course these are not the only companies affected. Microsoft is just one of them. For a Redmond-based company, coronavirus is no different from the bad guys … and good. Because if a firm has decided to emulate Google with the idea of stopping all unnecessary Windows updates, This was not the only creation caused by Microsoft's health crisis
Microsoft's cloud services: their popularity penetrates through the roof … and it's not entirely good
COVID-19 enables millions of people to leave their homes, without going to work. This has led to telecommunications, a taboo study for many companies focused on the past and past practices, becoming increasingly important. The coronavirus problem suggests that many tasks can be performed entirely at home, it only requires a computer and good software applications such as Google apps and tools.
All this has resulted in the use of Microsoft cloud services to increase by 775% globally.. This w as confirmed by the company itself in a statement and that we have never used both tools such as Windows Virtual Desktop, BI Power, Microsoft Teams and other entertainment platforms such as Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live and Mixer.
Of course, every company would be happy that millions and millions of people around the world will use their applications, but still … this also carries risks. Satisfied networks and a large company like Microsoft fear that they will not be able to offer their cloud products with the same quality as they always have, Therefore, it will take small but necessary steps to limit the use of its tools.
First and foremost take the example of Sony and his PlayStation 4, the speed of downloading video games and / or apps and other updates to the Xbox will be reduced to avoid overcrowding on networks. Microsoft is talking to developers to release clips at times when the use of spikes is not high.
As for the applications that are used, the most affected will be Microsoft Teams. This app was very popular these days in detention. Not only because it allows video conferencing among several users, but also because it implements the workgroup interaction in a simple and efficient way. So Microsoft will disable some non-critical functions as the highest-quality video chat experience, something that will not affect those who use Microsoft Teams daily.
Everything else, Microsoft is proud that its use helps millions of people in these difficult times and they guarantee that in spite of all the difficulties it will continue to provide the same quality across all their tools to the delight of all who use its services on a daily basis.
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