Microsoft stories
Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
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AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
2 days ago
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gaming
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ai
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canalys
AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
3 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer
3 days ago
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hyperscale
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data science
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ai
Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
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Zyxel expands network engineer training with new courses
4 days ago
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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online courses
Zyxel Networks expands its ZCNE training program, introducing four new online courses aimed at closing the networking skills gap in HoReCa, education, and managed services sectors.
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SailPoint strengthens leadership with new CSO & President
6 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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salesforce
SailPoint Technologies bolsters its leadership with Gary Nafus as Chief Sales Officer and Matt Mills promoted to President, aiming to meet soaring demand for identity security solutions.
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NetApp unveils new features to enhance VMware Cloud Foundation
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
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casb
NetApp unveils new capabilities to bolster VMware Cloud Foundation deployments, enhancing scalability and efficiency for over 20,000 mutual customers.
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Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
Last week
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ai
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personal computing devices
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hp
Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
Last week
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saas
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physical security
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breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Rezonate launches identity security platform for mid-market firms
Last week
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Rezonate launches an identity security platform for mid-market firms, offering real-time threat detection and compliance, addressing high-risk identities efficiently.
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President
Last week
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devops
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martech
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apm
SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.
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Schneider Electric's Abrahams to lead iMasons Armed Forces group
Last week
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dei
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digital transformation
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power / energy
David Abrahams of Schneider Electric has been named Chair of iMasons' Armed Forces MRG, aiming to boost veteran employment in digital infrastructure and data centres.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
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Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio
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microsoft
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tenable
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sensitive information
Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
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Logicalis migrates Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure
Last week
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edutech
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digital transformation
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higher education
Logicalis Australia has successfully migrated Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure, enhancing its digital infrastructure and marking a major step in its transformation journey.
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Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS
Last week
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
ANS promotes Kyle Hill to CTO, enhancing its AI and digitalisation strategies. Hill's tenure begins 1 October 2024, steering the company’s tech advancements.
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Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Last week
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
Last month
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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Censornet launches module to simplify SMBs' cloud compliance
Last month
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hyperscale
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martech
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risk & compliance
Censornet launches new Posture Management module in its cloud security platform, easing compliance and risk management for mid-sized businesses by automating vulnerability detection and remediation.
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Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable
Last month
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ai agents
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cloud security
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hackers
Tenable warns of a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, risking NHS patient data with potential for widespread access and control by hackers.