Microsoft stories
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.
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
Today
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iot security
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application security
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ai security
FIRST conference in Scottsdale draws 500-plus as security leaders and AI firms debate vulnerability disclosure, CWE's role and CVE's future.
Temenos forum spotlights AI & banking modernisation
Yesterday
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Temenos forum in Copenhagen to draw 1,000 banking executives as AI, cybersecurity and legacy system upgrades dominate the agenda.
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
Yesterday
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
Yesterday
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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hyperscale
DTCC expands its Cloud First plan with AWS and Microsoft, moving core clearing systems to public cloud while widening Azure support for digital assets.
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
2 days ago
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uc
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
2 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
2 days ago
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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hybrid cloud
Bitdefender adds integrated email defence to GravityZone, giving MSPs and businesses post-delivery protection against phishing, ransomware and BEC.
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
2 days ago
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
3 days ago
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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it automation
Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
3 days ago
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edutech
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e-learning
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iam
ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.
HackerEarth launches AI interview tool for technical hiring
3 days ago
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hcm
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genai
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llms
HackerEarth debuts AI interview platform with verification and proctoring to help enterprises screen technical candidates around the clock.
Leapwork launches AI-driven continuous validation platform
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Leapwork unveils enterprise validation suite with new performance and AI testing tools as firms race to manage faster software releases.
Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation
3 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
Auctor secures USD $20 million from Sequoia Capital and backers to automate enterprise software rollouts and cut costly project delays.
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks
3 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
Emergent's Wingman promises an always-on digital assistant that can juggle email, calendars and chat, while pausing for approval on bigger actions.
Dayshape teams with Microsoft on AI staffing tools
3 days ago
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Dayshape, selected for Microsoft’s Agentic Launchpad, will let professional services firms query staffing, skills and project finances in Teams.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
3 days ago
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
iCatalyst strengthens Australian delivery leadership with two senior hires as it targets larger ERP and digital transformation programmes.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Britain's organisations are being urged to tackle cloud waste before cutting jobs, as FinOps discipline and independent oversight could trim costs by up to 30%.