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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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Auctane appoints Ciubotariu as CTO & Lombardi as CFO
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Auctane has appointed Nick Ciubotariu as Chief Technology Officer and Sal Lombardi as Chief Financial Officer to drive its growth and innovation.
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Ascend to the cloud successfully with a good channel partner
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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Many organisations risk costly mistakes by defaulting to big tech cloud providers without exploring other options and engaging channel partners.
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Pax8 adds Commvault to cloud commerce marketplace for SMBs
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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storage
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data protection
Pax8 has welcomed Commvault to its cloud commerce marketplace, offering small businesses a robust option for data protection and cyber resilience.
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DataStax & NVIDIA launch AI platform to boost accuracy
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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DataStax has launched its AI Platform in collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate AI development, claiming a 60% reduction in development time.
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To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ai security
Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.
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AMD unveils Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series for business PCs
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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lenovo
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series, enhancing business productivity with AI mobile processors that deliver up to three times the performance of earlier models.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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Okta unveils AI security platform & industry initiative
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data protection
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genai
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Okta has unveiled a generative AI agents security platform, addressing consumer and developer needs while launching a cross-industry security initiative.
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Software defined data centre market to hit USD $1.49tn
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.
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HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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HID has unveiled an integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication method for services like Microsoft 365.
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Survey shows low confidence in SaaS data protection strategies
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
A survey by Gatepoint Research reveals that only 28% of senior decision-makers are highly confident in their SaaS data protection amidst rising regulatory pressures.
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Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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phishing
A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.
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Mitel unveils AI-powered communication analysis solution
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Mitel has launched its AI-driven Mitel Interaction Recording Insights AI, aimed at automating communication analysis and enhancing business insights globally.
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Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
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Databricks launches Apps for streamlined AI development
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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Databricks has launched the Public Preview of Databricks Apps, enabling developers to create and deploy data and AI applications on AWS and Azure.
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Zoom unveils AI Companion 2.0 & tools to boost productivity
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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At Zoomtopia 2024, Zoom unveiled AI tools, including AI Companion 2.0, designed to transform workplace productivity and user experiences.
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Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft for AI growth
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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Infosys and Microsoft are strengthening their partnership to enhance generative AI adoption globally, promising improved efficiency across several key sectors.
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Saviynt appoints Nupur Goyal as VP of product marketing
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Saviynt has appointed Nupur Goyal as Vice President of Product Marketing, strengthening its focus on identity governance solutions for modern enterprises.