Microsoft stories - Page 14
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.
DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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public cloud
DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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microsoft
Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.
AMD debuts raft of new AI-powered products at Computex
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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edge computing
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copilots
At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors and Ryzen 9000 Series, aiming to redefine AI computing with unprecedented performance and efficiency.
Australia’s National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.
Lifecycle Software unveils new AI features for NEXUS MVNE platform
Thu, 30th May 2024
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crm
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uc
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5g & beyond
Lifecycle Software has launched AI features and Open APIs for its NEXUS MVNE platform, aiming to revolutionise the neo telco market.
Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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api
Pax8 partners with Perception Point to offer advanced threat prevention for email, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers, enhancing security for the modern workspace.
Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt
Thu, 30th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.
Ansvar partners with Interactive to modernise tech & boost security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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it training
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hcm
Ansvar teams up with Interactive to modernise their tech stack and bolster security measures, driving enhanced risk management and regulatory compliance.
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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genai
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cleantech
Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Wed, 29th May 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.
Data management key to AI growth says IoT Analytics report
Wed, 29th May 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Robust data management is essential for AI efficacy, says IoT Analytics, with the market poised to hit USD $513.3 billion by 2030. Hyperscalers dominate, but emergent vendors rise.
Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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microsoft
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government
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
NVIDIA achieves record revenue of USD $26 billion in Q1 2025
Sun, 26th May 2024
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gaming
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hyperscale
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public cloud
NVIDIA reports a record Q1 FY2025 with USD $26.0 billion revenue, an 18% quarterly and 262% yearly surge, fueled by strong Data Centre advancements.
Asus unveils AI-powered Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X Elite
Fri, 24th May 2024
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genai
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ai pc
ASUS has released the AI-powered Vivobook S 15, a collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm, now available for pre-order in Australia.
GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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martech
GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.
iManage integrates its AI with Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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uc
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ai agents
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copilots
iManage integrates its AI services with Microsoft Copilot, improving collaboration and decision-making for knowledge workers via enhanced AI capabilities.
NetDocuments announces new integrations with Microsoft 365
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ai agents
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copilots
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microsoft
NetDocuments launches new Microsoft 365 integrations, including Copilot, to boost collaboration, security, and productivity for legal professionals.
Portnox Cloud now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Portnox's cloud-native, zero trust access control solutions are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, boosting cybersecurity for Azure users.
DataStax unveils Astra Vectorize for simplified AI embeddings
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
DataStax unveils Astra Vectorize, a server-side embedding generation tool designed to simplify AI development by integrating with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure.
IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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public cloud
At IBM's annual THINK conference, major updates to the watsonx platform were announced, including new open-source AI models, tools, and data capabilities, set to redefine enterprise AI.