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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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How contact centres can realise the benefits of Microsoft Teams

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At the time of writing, Teams has upwards of 250 million daily active users, all of whom are making the most of the benefits.
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Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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The tool gives customers insight into the greenhouse gas emissions associated with using Microsoft cloud services.
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Adobe releases new Acrobat extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Adobe Acrobat for Chrome and Acrobat for Edge offer a whole new way for users to go beyond the native PDF viewing experience.
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MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.
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Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.
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PTC extends strategic alliance with Microsoft to ANZ with IIoT apps

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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PTC extends its strategic alliance with Microsoft to the Australia and New Zealand regions, focusing on ThingWorx applications for industrial companies.
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VMware unveils innovations for its multi-cloud computing infrastructure

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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VMware has announced new advancements for VMware Cloud, the industry-first multi-cloud computing infrastructure.
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The cyber risks of a hybrid working model

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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The risks of cyber attacks on businesses are in the spotlight as companies around the world begin to return to the office.
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Yubico adds fingerprint recognition to YubiKey hardware security device

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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The hardware integrates native biometric enrolment and management features that are supported by desktop-based, FIDO-supported services and applications.
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Microsoft adds Azure capabilities to Windows Server 2022

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Windows Server 2022 includes multi-layered security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, file server improvements, container support with Kubernetes, and more.
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Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.
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Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 11, the first major update in six years, with a phased and measured rollout to eligible devices.
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90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.
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Telstra now provides direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Teams

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Telstra is selected as a carrier for the Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a service enhancing customer connectivity, and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams.
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The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.
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Ubisoft's i3D.net moves infrastructure to Equinix for faster online gaming experience

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Ubisoft has partnered with Equinix to improve gaming services and reduce latency on its i3D.net infrastructure service and application hosting network.
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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
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NTT strengthens strategic alliance with Microsoft

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, helping bring carrier-grade telephony and support to 39 countries. .
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Fortinet: Migrating to a security-driven network

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains how you can secure your network services on an incremental basis.
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Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users

Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.