Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov announced the award, saying: “Big tech support Ukraine. Microsoft delegation has been awarded today with “Peace Prize” from the President of Ukraine [Zelenskyy]. We are grateful to have you on the light side of digital. Microsoft stands for truth and for peace.” Microsoft’s president Brand Smith replied to the tweet confirming the award with the following message: “We appreciate this recognition. You can count on us for continued support.”
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) July 4, 2022
Ongoing Efforts
Over the months since the invasion, Microsoft has taken several significant steps to show support to Ukraine. For example, the company has given tens of millions of dollars towards humanitarian efforts in the country. Employees who pledge money to support organizations also have their donation matched by Microsoft. “We are also continuing to mobilize our resources to help the people in Ukraine. Our Microsoft Philanthropies and UN Affairs teams are working closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and multiple UN agencies to help refugees by providing technology and financial support for key NGOs and, where needed, we are defending these groups from ongoing cyberattacks,” Smith said of Microsoft’s efforts back in March. “As a company, we are committed to the safety of our employees in Ukraine and we are in constant contact with them to offer support in many forms, including those who have needed to flee for their lives or safety. Like so many others, we stand with Ukraine in calling for the restoration of peace, respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and the protection of its people.” Tip of the day: Windows Update downloads can often be frustrating because they are several gigabytes in size and can slow down your internet connection. That means your device may work with reduced performance while the update is downloading. In our guide we show you how to limit bandwidth for Windows Update downloads, so they won’t bother you again.
