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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 laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
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CloudCasa enhances Kubernetes support with advanced features
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Catalogic Software upgrades CloudCasa with advanced backup, Azure integration, and enhanced Amazon EKS features to support complex Kubernetes environments.
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Zyxel expands network engineer training with new courses
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Zyxel Networks expands its ZCNE training program, introducing four new online courses aimed at closing the networking skills gap in HoReCa, education, and managed services sectors.
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Snowflake heralds AI transformation for Indian enterprises
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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Snowflake emphasised its vision for transforming Indian enterprises through AI and data strategies at the World Tour in Delhi, spotlighting success stories and new innovations.
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SailPoint strengthens leadership with new CSO & President
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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microsoft
SailPoint Technologies bolsters its leadership with Gary Nafus as Chief Sales Officer and Matt Mills promoted to President, aiming to meet soaring demand for identity security solutions.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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mfa
Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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NetApp unveils new features to enhance VMware Cloud Foundation
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
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casb
NetApp unveils new capabilities to bolster VMware Cloud Foundation deployments, enhancing scalability and efficiency for over 20,000 mutual customers.
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Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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personal computing devices
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Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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physical security
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breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Veeam launches Data Platform v12.2 with advanced integrations
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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data protection
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microsoft
Veeam unveils Data Platform v12.2 with enhanced security features, broad platform support, and new integrations, aiming to fortify data resilience and operational agility.
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Veeam Software expands data protection with Veeam Data Platform v12.2
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Veeam Software releases Data Platform v12.2, expanding data protection capabilities and enhancing cybersecurity features to support a broad range of platforms.
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Rezonate launches identity security platform for mid-market firms
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Rezonate launches an identity security platform for mid-market firms, offering real-time threat detection and compliance, addressing high-risk identities efficiently.
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NetApp bolsters VMware Cloud Foundation with new capabilities
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
NetApp has introduced new capabilities for VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing on-premises and cloud solutions to optimise VMware workloads and streamline operations.
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.
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Quest releases updated data intelligence & modelling tools
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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ai models
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data management
Quest Software's new erwin Data Intelligence and Modeler solutions aim to enhance data quality and governance, essential for AI-readiness in enterprises.
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Schneider Electric's Abrahams to lead iMasons Armed Forces group
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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dei
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power / energy
David Abrahams of Schneider Electric has been named Chair of iMasons' Armed Forces MRG, aiming to boost veteran employment in digital infrastructure and data centres.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.