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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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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.
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Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
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Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Alexander Hecker has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Peripherals at CHERRY, effective 1 February 2025, to lead a division restructuring.
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US automotive software market to hit USD $70bn by 2032

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The U.S. automotive software market is surging, expected to grow from USD $32.39 billion in 2024 to USD $70 billion by 2032, driven by advanced technologies.
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Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Omada has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft, integrating its identity governance system with Microsoft Entra AI to enhance user experience and security.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
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IBM expands Apptio software availability on Azure Marketplace

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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IBM is integrating its Apptio portfolio into Microsoft Azure, expanding software availability on the Azure Marketplace to 14 more countries.
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Solace named exemplary provider in ISG 2024 guide

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Solace has been named an 'Exemplary Provider' in ISG Software Research's 2024 Applications Integration Buyers Guide, recognising its superior product and customer experiences.
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Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.
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Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure in Australia

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Genetec now hosts its Security Center SaaS in Australia via Microsoft Azure to meet the growing regional demand for local cloud-based physical security.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.