Microsoft has announced that it will provide free tech support for Ukraine through 2023, as Russia’s invasion drags on.
$400 million is the amount Microsoft has contributed to Ukraine in total. The company said it would provide additional technology aid of nearly $100 million, bringing its total support for Ukraine to more than $400 million since the crisis began in February.
Microsoft’s support means that organizations in Ukraine will be able to run digital operations without interruption and will be able to serve their citizens through the Microsoft Cloud. This is important, as many institutions rely on digital files to function, including government agencies, critical infrastructure and other sectors. President Brad Smith wrote a blog post about this.
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Since the beginning of the conflict with Russia, Ukraine has been experiencing numerous cyberattacks by Russia, according to Western security researchers and senior government officials.
Several organizations in both Europe and North America have mobilized to provide assistance to Ukraine.
Earlier in June, Microsoft said it was making substantial cuts to its business in Russia. They joined a list of companies that had reduced their exposure or pulled out of the country, responding to the invasion. read more
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