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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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Veeam unveils cloud solution to protect Microsoft Entra ID

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam launches Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID, a SaaS solution enhancing identity protection amid 600M daily attacks on Entra ID users.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
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Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Sitecore, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI Innovation Lab to help marketers rapidly develop AI solutions using Azure and OpenAI Services.
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Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.
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SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
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DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
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AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
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New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.
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Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.
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Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
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N-able integrates Adlumin for Microsoft 365 breach prevention

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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N-able enhances its Ecoverse platform by integrating Adlumin Breach Prevention for Microsoft 365, boosting security against identity-based cyber threats.
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Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
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Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Okta has launched new features aimed at bolstering security for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing challenges arising from generative AI integration.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
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GitHub Copilot unveils new features & premium options

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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GitHub has launched new features for Copilot, enhancing control for developers with agent mode and premium options, including support for various AI models.