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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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Harness unveils new AI features for cloud cost optimisation

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Harness reveals three new AI-powered features—Cloud Asset Governance, Commitment Orchestrator, and Cluster Orchestrator.
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Elastic unveils Playground to streamline RAG app development

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Elastic has launched Playground, a low-code tool to simplify the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation apps, enhancing user interaction with Elasticsearch.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Ingram Micro has introduced an AI readiness service for SMBs in Australia and New Zealand, offering tools, workshops, and support to enhance Microsoft 365 AI capabilities.
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Meltwater launches AI-powered copilot with Microsoft

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Meltwater, in partnership with Microsoft, has unveiled Meltwater Copilot, an AI-driven tool aimed at revolutionising communication and marketing strategies.
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Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.
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Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.
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Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.
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Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.
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Neustark secures USD $69 million for carbon removal expansion

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Neustark, a Swiss carbon removal firm, raises USD $69 million led by Decarbonisation Partners and Blume Equity to expand its CO2 capture technology globally.
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Rethinking physical security creates new partner opportunities

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Organisations shifting to hybrid-cloud models for physical security are unveiling lucrative opportunities for channel partners to aid in their transition and innovation.
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DataStax unveils major updates to AI platform at RAG++ event

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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DataStax to reveal major GenAI platform updates at RAG++ in San Francisco, promising 100x faster RAG-powered app development with new tools and integrations.
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Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.
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Tessell named future leader in Redpoint's InfraRed 100 report

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Tessell has been honoured in the 2024 InfraRed 100 report by Redpoint Ventures, recognising it as a future leader in cloud infrastructure.
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Seismic unveils AI innovations in latest 2024 release

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Seismic's Spring/Summer 2024 release introduces AI-powered tools, including Aura Copilot, to boost customer-facing teams' efficiency and meet modern B2B demands.
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Action1 launches inaugural software vulnerability report for 2024

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Action1's 2024 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report provides CISOs and CIOs with key insights amid NVD delays, highlighting rising exploit rates and the critical need for timely data sharing.
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CAST Imaging now available on Google Cloud Marketplace

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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CAST Imaging, the flagship product by CAST, now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, offers simplified access to advanced software architecture insights for Google Cloud users.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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Tessell partners with HashiCorp to enhance DBaaS features

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Tessell partners with HashiCorp to boost its DBaaS platform by integrating automation and security tools, enhancing flexibility, scalability, and security for users.
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SeqOIA adopts Scality RING to enhance genomics sequencing

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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SeqOIA, a key French genomics lab, adopts Scality RING to handle petabyte-scale genetic data, enhancing cancer and rare disease patient outcomes.