Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/company/microsoft/page/2/ --- description: News mentioning Microsoft, with the latest coverage from Gift Card News. title: Microsoft News — page 2 | Gift Card News image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/publication.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Microsoft](https://giftcard.news/company/microsoft/) 3. Page 2 # Microsoft News mentioning Microsoft, with the latest coverage from Gift Card News. [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Virtual Incentives: Peer Recognition Programs and Employee Rewards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/peer-to-peer-recognition-programs-can-boost-employee-engagement-and-moti-2afc534b9293/) Peer-to-peer recognition programs can boost employee engagement and motivation by creating a culture of appreciation. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) July 1, 2024 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Barclays Expands Xbox Mastercard Rewards Card Availability Across the US](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/xbox-mastercard-now-available-in-the-us-with-rewards-and-benefits-for-xb-c35d8f7c7a69/) The Barclays-issued Xbox Mastercard reached general US availability in April 2024 with gaming rewards and additional Game Pass benefits. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) April 18, 2024 3 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Barclays to Issue Xbox Mastercard for US Gaming Rewards Program](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/xbox-barclays-and-mastercard-launch-xbox-mastercard-with-rewards-and-ben-da49de885e4f/) Xbox, Barclays and Mastercard announced Xbox’s first US co-branded credit card, with Microsoft Store rewards and a phased 2023–2024 rollout. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) September 11, 2023 3 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [MAP Names Todd Gengenbach CIO for Payment Technology and Security](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/map-names-todd-gengenbach-cio-for-payment-technology-and-security-4d9b7eb4f14b/) Todd Gengenbach took up MAP's CIO role in July 2023, bringing financial-services IT experience and Microsoft cloud and cybersecurity qualifications. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) September 4, 2023 1 min [Industry Deals](https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/) News ## [Zenus expanded its Microsoft partnership around banking infrastructure and Puerto Rico hiring](https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/zenus-microsoft-cloud-banking-puerto-rico-2022/) Microsoft's 2022 Zenus announcement combined Azure, technical support and Puerto Rico vacancies. HSO's implementation record explains the operating architecture. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) May 9, 2022 5 min [Previous](https://giftcard.news/company/microsoft/) 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/company/microsoft/) 2. 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