Microsoft (MSFT.O) is creating a new unit of about 6,000 employees to provide technical and strategic support for enterprise AI deployments, the company said. The team will combine engineering, corporate training and management experience with indust

2026-07-02

Microsoft (MSFT.O) is creating a new unit of about 6,000 employees to provide technical and strategic support for enterprise AI deployments, the company said. The team will combine engineering, corporate training and management experience with industry-specific expertise. Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft's commercial business, said closer collaboration with customers will help them implement AI more efficiently and inform Microsoft’s product-development decisions.