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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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Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
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Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.
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Harnessing Automation and AI to Transform IT and Business Management
2 days ago
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Automation and AI are revolutionising IT management, enabling professionals to escape mundane tasks and boost productivity, paving the way for greater innovation.
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SUSE integrates with Microsoft for enhanced cloud security
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SUSE has announced a partnership with Microsoft to enhance cloud-native security, integrating its system with Microsoft Sentinel for improved threat response.
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Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025
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A recent report from Coalition reveals that compromised VPN devices were involved in 58% of ransomware attacks last year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks.
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OpenText unveils AI cybersecurity solution to combat threats
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OpenText has unveiled its latest AI-driven cybersecurity solution, Core Threat Detection and Response, set to enhance threat detection for enterprises.
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Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration
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Siemens Digital Industries Software has enhanced its PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle development by integrating AMD hardware on Microsoft Azure.
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Microsoft & Fortra's joint fight against Cobalt Strike abuse
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Microsoft, Fortra, and Health ISAC unite against cybercrime, significantly reducing Cobalt Strike misuse by 80% through international cooperation and proactive strategies.
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iManage reports 42% revenue growth & 305 new clients
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document management
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iManage reports a stellar 42% growth in annual recurring revenue and adds 305 new clients, bolstered by innovations and cloud expansion in 2024.
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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities
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Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.
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Dynatrace app certified for sustainable digital solutions
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Dynatrace's Cost & Carbon Optimisation app has gained SDIA certification, affirming its role in accurately calculating greenhouse gas emissions for major cloud platforms.
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Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
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data protection
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cloud security
Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.
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CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
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CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft are teaming up to enhance IoT security for manufacturers by implementing Zero Trust principles to address rising vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft unveils AI sales agents to boost business efficacy
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Microsoft has unveiled two new AI agents to boost sales efficiency, allowing teams to focus on closing high-margin deals while improving customer outreach.
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Information Leadership unveils iWorkplace Elements tool
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Information Leadership has unveiled iWorkplace Elements, a self-service solution designed to enhance digital workplaces and tackle user frustrations with Microsoft 365.
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Exclusive: How NetApp is navigating the fourth wave of technology with AI-driven data infrastructure
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NetApp is poised to ride the fourth wave of technology as it embraces AI-driven data infrastructure, following a legacy of innovation in three prior waves.
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EYDS acquires Kreatif to boost Microsoft tech services
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EY Digital Solutions has acquired Kreatif, enhancing its Microsoft Dynamics 365 capabilities in Indonesia and Asean, adding 114 professionals to its team.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
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A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
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A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.
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Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
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The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
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Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA
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Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft’s MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.