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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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Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.
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Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.
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Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024 returns to Sydney
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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One of the most anticipated conferences, The Digital Workplace Conference Australia, is returning to Sydney, from 31 July to 1 August.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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edge computing
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it automation
StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cloud services
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.
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Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.
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Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder’s new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Konica Minolta Australia's 2024 IT trends report has revealed that 68% of C-suite execs focus on operational efficiency.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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it training
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planning
ACE stresses that without a strategic adoption plan for Microsoft's Copilot, businesses risk underutilisation and diminished returns on investment. Here's how to avoid that pitfall.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.