Starboard takes major stake in Dynatrace

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Activist investor Starboard Value has reportedly built a major position in AI software company Dynatrace and is pushing for strategic changes aimed at lifting its valuation.

According to reports, Starboard argues Dynatrace shares are undervalued relative to peers and believes slower revenue growth concerns have weighed too heavily on the stock. The firm is reportedly urging faster capital returns, including an accelerated share buyback program that could exceed $2.5 billion over three years.

Dynatrace shares rose sharply in after-hours trading following the report. The company had already launched a $1 billion repurchase plan earlier this year despite shares remaining down significantly year-to-date.

The move positions Starboard among Dynatrace’s largest shareholders and signals possible pressure for broader financial or operational adjustments.

Sam Altman’s sister loses legal team in abuse case

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The two law firms representing Annie Altman in her sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have filed to withdraw from the case, citing a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.

Court filings say the firms consider continued representation impracticable due to confidential and professional concerns. Annie Altman is now seeking new legal counsel, pending court approval.

Sam Altman has denied allegations that he sexually abused his sister during their childhood and has filed a defamation countersuit, arguing the claims are false and financially motivated.

The case is separate from ongoing corporate litigation involving Elon Musk and OpenAI. As this remains an active legal matter with disputed allegations, no court ruling has established liability.

Accenture expands Microsoft Copilot to 743,000 staff

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Accenture will deploy Microsoft Copilot 365 to all 743,000 employees, marking Microsoft’s largest enterprise Copilot rollout to date.

The expansion significantly strengthens Microsoft’s push to grow paid adoption of its $30-per-month AI assistant, which currently reaches only a small fraction of Microsoft 365’s enterprise base. The move builds on Accenture’s earlier deployment to 300,000 employees.

Accenture says internal surveys showed major efficiency gains, with 97% of participating employees reporting faster completion of routine tasks and over half citing substantial productivity improvements.

The agreement is a major validation for Microsoft as investors scrutinize returns on its AI investments, while Microsoft also broadens its enterprise AI ecosystem beyond OpenAI through expanded model offerings.