Microsoft's new philanthropy effort will focus on access to technology

Microsoft has launched a new philanthropic effort named, funnily enough, Microsoft Philanthropies. The initiative aims to "deliver the benefits of technology to a wider segment of the population," and will be investing in a range of schemes from "providing access and connectivity to the public cloud to delivering digital skills training." The organization's chief, Microsoft veteran Brad Smith, isn't giving away many details at the moment, but says the organization has earmarked $75 million to go toward computer education schemes over the next three years.

"Despite global expansion, increased access, and democratization of technology, the benefits of technology are not yet reaching everyone in the world," writes Smith in a blog post...

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