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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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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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IGEL & Lenovo launch AI-ready devices with Igel OS
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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lenovo
Lenovo and IGEL launch AI-ready endpoint devices with IGEL OS, enhancing Azure Stack HCI and Azure Virtual Desktop solutions for modern enterprises.
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Vista Group launches AI-driven podcast feature with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Vista Group partners with Microsoft Azure in a landmark cloud deal to revolutionise cinema management using AI, launching an innovative daily podcast for executives.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing’s personalisation with bulk phishing’s scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.
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OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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ai models
OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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devops
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phishing
BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.
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Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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cleantech
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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IGEL enhances Microsoft integrations with new support features
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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microsoft
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collaboration
IGEL boosts collaboration with Microsoft, enhancing support for Windows 365 Frontline, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Stack HCI to streamline and secure enterprise computing.
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Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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ai agents
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copilots
Barhead Solutions has won the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its CFP solution, aiding legal centres in helping disadvantaged communities and saving an estimated AUD $25 million over five years.
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Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Logicalis Australia wins the Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year award, spotlighting its expertise in cloud migration with key projects like Western Sydney University's migration to Azure.
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Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.
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AI's transformative impact celebrated on AI Appreciation Day
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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risk & compliance
As AI Appreciation Day on 16 July nears, industry leaders highlight AI's transformative role in sectors like cybersecurity and data management.
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Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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storage
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.
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Sysdig expands cloud security with new SaaS region in India
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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cloud security
Sysdig expands its cloud-native security platform into India with a new SaaS region, addressing the growing cloud economy and increasing demand for local data sovereignty.
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DE-CIX & Chief Telecom partner for East Asia interconnection
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
DE-CIX and Chief Telecom initiate a strategic partnership to enhance interconnection services in East Asia, leveraging the Microsoft Azure Peering platform.
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NetApp expands data infrastructure to support GenAI & VMware
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
NetApp expands its data infrastructure capabilities to simplify the management of GenAI and VMware workloads in hybrid multicloud environments, optimising cost and performance.
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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physical security
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ai
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software development
A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged intellectual property misuse in training GitHub Co-pilot, spotlighting open-source license complexities.