Microsoft stories - Page 8
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.
Abnormal AI launches autonomous agents to advance email security
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Abnormal AI unveils two new autonomous tools, AI Phishing Coach and AI Data Analyst, to boost employee training and email security amid rising cyber threats.
NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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microsoft
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licensing
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optimization
UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
Sync achieves strong 2024 growth & wins four UK frameworks
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Manchester-based Sync reported a 17.5% revenue rise and 46.7% boost in software sales for 2024, securing four new UK national framework contracts.
Warp Technologies appoints new leaders, wins Microsoft status
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Warp Technologies appoints Natalie Bell as Director of Growth and earns Microsoft Solutions Partner status to boost AI and digital innovation capabilities.
Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.
Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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ai
Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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mfa
Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
Veeam unveils cloud solution to protect Microsoft Entra ID
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Veeam launches Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID, a SaaS solution enhancing identity protection amid 600M daily attacks on Entra ID users.
Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.