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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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Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth

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Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.
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Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata

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Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
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AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?

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Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.
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Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience

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In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.
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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI-driven One Digital Grid for utilities

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Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.
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The partner’s edge: Why client service, not just software, will define nextgen law firms

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Nextgen law firms will thrive by embedding AI into existing workflows, making client service a core discipline beyond just software tools.
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How AI agents will impact software engineering in 2026

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In 2026, AI agents will reshape software engineering, raising questions on management, security, and how teams govern AI-driven processes effectively.
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The evolving developer playbook: How AI collaboration is reshaping software development

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AI collaboration is transforming software development, letting engineers focus on guiding and refining code with AI speeding up tasks and boosting productivity.
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7 Risks of tech monocultures for UK Organisations

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Over 69% of UK firms rely on cloud, risking tech monocultures that limit flexibility, inflate costs and threaten innovation and data governance.
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Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

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Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
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Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks

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Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.
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AI halves banks’ cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

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AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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The best of both worlds: Managing AKS, EKS & GKE with Rancher

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Rancher offers a unified platform to manage AKS, EKS and GKE, blending control and convenience for seamless hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes operations.
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India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

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India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.
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Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

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Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
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Quorum Cyber expands senior team to support global growth plans

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Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.
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How hands-on customer training and technical enablement can boost your bottom line

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Hands-on virtual labs are transforming SaaS training, helping customers master complex products faster and boosting adoption, satisfaction and retention.
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Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud

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Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.
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Consilium unveils UniCampaign 15 with AI for smarter outreach

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Consilium Software launches UniCampaign Version 15, featuring AI-powered automation and enhanced compliance for smarter, multi-channel enterprise outreach.