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Microsoft stories - Page 17

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.
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Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Defender to bolster Microsoft security
Wed, 8th May 2024
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CrowdStrike has unveiled Falcon for Defender, a bolstering security solution set to partner with Microsoft Defender to improve threat detection.
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Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Rackspace Technology has achieved fresh Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI and Machine Learning, underscoring their industry leadership and enriching its eight-strong specialisation collection.
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CrowdStrike boosts Falcon Cloud Security tackling cyber intrusions
Tue, 7th May 2024
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CrowdStrike boosts its Falcon Cloud Security with advanced detection-response services amid a 75% surge in cloud intrusions.
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Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.
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Confluent unveils AI Model Inference for seamless data-AI integration
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Confluent launches AI Model Inference tool and Freight clusters to simplify machine learning data flows, enabling real-time AI decisions via SQL conversations with various AI platforms.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Mon, 6th May 2024
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From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Litera, a key player in legal tech, teams up with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Copilot integration, promising enhanced efficiency and a smarter user experience for lawyers.
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SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis
Mon, 6th May 2024
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SolarWinds boosts its free Plan Explorer tool with enhancements for improved analysis of query performances in Microsoft SQL Server environments, promoting efficiency and stability.
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Outpayce, Amadeus's fintech, receives Spanish e-money licence
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Outpayce, fintech arm of Amadeus, is licensed by the Bank of Spain to offer regulated payment services and issue prepaid virtual cards, consolidating its position in Spain's e-money market.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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SolarWinds enhances Plan Explorer, a tool in query performance analysis for Microsoft SQL Server, with updated features optimising query performance and simplifying deadlock investigation.
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The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.
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UiPath announces Raghu Malpani as new Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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UiPath, a top enterprise automation and AI software firm, boosts leadership team with the appointment of seasoned tech executive and former Microsoft and Meta leader, Raghu Malpani, as CTO.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Scott Chasin takes helm as CEO of cloud commerce giant Pax8
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Scott Chasin assumes position as Chief Executive Officer at Pax8, the cloud commerce market's dominant force, succeeding founder John Street who becomes Chairman of the Board.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.