Microsoft stories - Page 11
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.
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.
Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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cleantech
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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genai
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
Suncorp partners with Microsoft to harness AI & cloud tech
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Suncorp has partnered with Microsoft for five years to enhance AI and cloud technology across its operations, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service.
December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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iam
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microsoft
This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.
Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.
Blue Connections IT appoints new Head of Microsoft and Cloud
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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partner programmes
Blue Connections IT appoints Katrina Marques as Head of Microsoft and Cloud, aiming to strengthen cloud solutions in response to surging demand.
Varonis expands data security support to include Databricks
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Varonis expands its data security capabilities to include Databricks, enhancing protection for enterprise data used by 60% of Fortune 500 companies.
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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personal computing devices
Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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cx
Gigamon has clinched Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Market Leadership Award for its outstanding performance in the Global Network Packet Brokers Industry.
Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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saas
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it in manufacturing
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genai
The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.
Logicalis UK&I appoints Anamaria Gibbons as marketing head
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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xdr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Logicalis UK&I has appointed Anamaria Gibbons as Marketing and Communications Director to strengthen its brand across the UK and Ireland.
Bridging the cloud skills gap: How a simple solution can secure business growth
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
As Australian businesses face a staggering digital skills gap costing GBP £2 billion annually, companies are turning to Network as a Service for solutions.
Elastic unveils new AI-powered serverless cloud service
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Elastic has launched Elastic Cloud Serverless, a new AI-driven cloud service designed for real-time applications, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
OVHcloud unveils quantum & cloud innovations at summit
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
OVHcloud has unveiled groundbreaking innovations at its summit, including a Quantum Cloud service and plans for international expansion and AI advancements.
V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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ai
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microsoft
V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.
Sumit Mukhija appointed CEO of DCI Data Centers
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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microsoft
DCI Data Centers has appointed Sumit Mukhija as Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth in Asia Pacific markets and enhance data centre services.