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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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Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has enhanced its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to integrate coverage for Microsoft Security Telemetry, enabling better threat management.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.
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Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
Shoalhaven City Council has upgraded its disaster recovery by migrating key services to Microsoft Azure, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.
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Tech Data unveils StreamOne platform enhancements
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
Tech Data has enhanced its StreamOne cloud platform with new features to improve customer experience and support partner growth across Asia.
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Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.
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Snowflake unveils features to simplify data & AI management
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled new platform advancements aimed at simplifying data and AI management, including the Snowflake Open Catalog for enhanced governance.
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Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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microsoft
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hp
Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
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Veeam launches updated cloud storage service with Azure
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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storage
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Veeam Software launches new editions of its Data Cloud Vault, enhancing secure cloud storage with Microsoft Azure, starting at USD $14 per terabyte.
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Kinetic IT appoints Inese Kingsmill as new Board Director
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kinetic IT has announced the appointment of Inese Kingsmill as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of its People and Remuneration Committee.
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PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
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Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
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Snowflake unveils AI advancements for enterprise efficiency
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
Snowflake has unveiled AI advancements aimed at enhancing enterprise data processing, enabling rapid deployment of trusted conversational applications.
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Vanquis Bank adopts SAS Viya on Azure for better analytics
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Vanquis Bank is enhancing its digital strategy by adopting SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure, aiming to improve risk management and compliance efforts.
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Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade team up for AI transformation
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade are joining forces to revolutionise industries by implementing generative AI and Copilot technologies across various sectors.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.
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Alteryx announces Fall 2024 platform enhancements
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Alteryx has unveiled its Fall 2024 update, enhancing hybrid analytics capabilities and introducing features like Magic Reports to boost user experience.
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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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internet explorer
Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.
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Device Authority's KSaaS surpasses 11m global authentications
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot security
Device Authority has reached a significant milestone with its KeyScaler as a Service platform, surpassing 11 million machine identity authentications globally.
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Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.
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Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Logicalis becomes the first global Cisco partner to launch Managed Cisco Extended Detection and Response, enhancing its Intelligent Security portfolio.