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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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Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Network Rail partners with Oakland to revolutionise knowledge management using AI, aiming for significant improvements in delays, capacity, and carbon emissions.
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Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot AI assistant for analytics boost
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot to revolutionise analytic workflows, powered by Google Cloud’s AI, promising 7x speed improvements and enhanced accessibility for all users.
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Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Wed, 15th May 2024
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From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.
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Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.
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CAST launches integrated marketplace for software intelligence
Wed, 15th May 2024
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CAST unveils its Highlight Extensions Marketplace, a platform to customise and enhance software intelligence capabilities, aiming to optimise application portfolio management.
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V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered tools for on-premises observability
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Cisco unveils AI-driven features for its AppDynamics On-Premises solution, enhancing application observability, security, and anomaly detection for industries with critical data needs.
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DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
Tue, 14th May 2024
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DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia’s growing market.
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Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.
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Unisys excels in ISG's 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Unisys earns high rankings in the 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report from ISG, gaining recognition for its leadership in Azure Managed Services and Microsoft 365 Services in Australia.
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Salesforce launches trusted AI solutions to boost adoption in ASEAN
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Salesforce has launched trusted AI and data solutions, including Einstein Copilot and Tableau Pulse, to bridge the AI trust gap in Singapore and ASEAN, where data integrity doubts hinder AI adoption.
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Expel unveils tailored cyber security offerings for diverse needs
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Expel introduces bespoke and scalable managed detection and response (MDR) offerings to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of modern organisations, with enhanced remediation capabilities and broadened support for SIEM solutions.
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ServiceNow & Microsoft to enhance workflow with integrated AI capabilities
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ServiceNow is furthering its strategic alliance with Microsoft to integrate AI systems, increasing workplace efficiency and employee flexibility. This follows impressive Q1 results from ServiceNow.
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CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions
Thu, 9th May 2024
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CrowdStrike has announced transformative updates to its AI-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, promising to drastically reduce SOC workload times and costs.
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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.
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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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Veeam Kasten V7.0: Unveiling enhanced Kubernetes data protection
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Veeam Software unveils Kasten V7.0 with enhanced data protection for large-scale Kubernetes platforms, promoting superior cyber resilience.
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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.