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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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HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
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iManage reports strong growth, new deals & AI integration

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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iManage reports a stellar year with 142 new customers including Linklaters, opening two data centres, and introducing AI-powered features and Microsoft integration.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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Trend Micro boosts AI security with NVIDIA integration

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Trend Micro and NVIDIA's new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
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What makes winning data-driven solutions? Insights from Cloudera EVOLVE24

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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Cloudera's EVOLVE24 event in Singapore highlights the pivotal role of data management and AI in driving enterprise growth, with key insights from leadership.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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Data shows 82% of enterprise devices lack Windows 11

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ControlUp reveals that 82% of enterprise Windows devices have not transitioned to Windows 11, with 88% ready to migrate before Windows 10 support ends in 2025.
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Elastic reports critical security flaws in Microsoft systems

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Smart App Control and SmartScreen, posing risks of undetected cyber attacks.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
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GitHub launches GitHub Models to integrate AI into workflows

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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GitHub launches GitHub Models, letting over 100 million developers integrate top AI models from Meta, OpenAI, Cohere, and more within their workflows.
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Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.
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Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.
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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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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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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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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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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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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.