Microsoft stories - Page 1
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.
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
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Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use
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Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
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Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control
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DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs
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Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives
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New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
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Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
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Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
AI forum at Warwick explores future of higher education
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The University of Warwick hosted Microsoft and Russell Group leaders to discuss embedding AI in higher education, focusing on collaboration, ethics, and future skills.
Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
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Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
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BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
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Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.
N-able integrates Adlumin for Microsoft 365 breach prevention
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N-able enhances its Ecoverse platform by integrating Adlumin Breach Prevention for Microsoft 365, boosting security against identity-based cyber threats.
New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
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Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
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Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
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Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.
Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.