#xiaomi and microsoft mou

Xiaomi and Microsoft, two well-known and well-regarded companies, have now entered a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for improving their cloud services, AI programs, and even devices. Xiaomi and Microsoft will focus on four key aspects: Cloud Support -- The two companies will explore in utilizing Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to integrate Xiaomi's user data storage, bandwidth, computing and other cloud services in international markets. Laptop Devices -- Xiaomi will make use of Microsoft's global reach in order to introduce Xiaomi's laptop and laptop-type devices to international markets. Microsoft Cortana and Mi AI speaker -- The two companies will work together to integrate Cortana into Xiaomi's smart speakers. AI Services collaboration -- Xiaomi and Microsoft plan to cooperate on multiple projects based on Microsoft's AI technologies. This certain aspect will also make use of Xiaomi's expertise in smart hardware and artificial intelligence studies. The partnership of Xiaomi and Microsoft go way back in 2015 when the Chinese adopted Microsoft Azure for their Mi Cloud service. In July 2017, Microsoft, along with Adobe and their industry technology partners, announced that Adobe Flash Player would no longer be supported after December 2020. Read more in our articles including "Xiaomi and Microsoft deepens bond with a MoU for improvement of Cloud services, AI, and devices" and "vivo Y31d pre-order now available in the Philippines".