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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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AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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Schools rethink IT strategy amidst Microsoft price hike

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Schools are re-evaluating their IT strategies following a 45% price hike in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, prompting a shift towards alternatives like Synology Office Suite.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.
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JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Daniel Malacchini has been appointed as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management at JLL for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, to enhance service delivery.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap

Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a groundbreaking quantum computing chip utilising the first topoconductor, paving the way for advanced quantum technology.
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Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.
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Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Thales has unveiled its OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution, aiding large organisations in deploying and managing FIDO security passkeys efficiently.
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Veeam adds Hyper-V support to data platform premium edition

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Veeam Software has unveiled orchestration features for Microsoft Hyper-V within its Data Platform Premium, enhancing disaster recovery and migration processes.
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Synergy Flow Consult: Redefining iPaaS Services with Expertise and Innovation

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Synergy Flow Consult is shaking up the iPaaS market with vendor-agnostic, cost-effective solutions designed for businesses of all sizes.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX 50 Series with groundbreaking features

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX 50 Series GPUs, utilising the innovative Blackwell architecture to push boundaries in gaming, creative industries, and AI.
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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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How to ensure your 2025 revenue management upgrade is a roaring success

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As organisations prepare to upgrade their revenue management systems for 2025, meticulous planning is essential to maximise the benefits of automation.
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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.