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.
IBM expands in Australia with Neudesic launch initiative
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Neudesic is now entering the Australian market with a focus on providing its expertise in data and AI, cloud migration and modernisation, application development, and business strategy.
Titan of Tech - Curtis Raams of Prvidr
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crm
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digital transformation
Curtis Raams, CTO at Prvidr, leads the charge in revolutionising CRM and automation in Australia, aiming for global expansion with the innovative GO Platform.
Auguria enhances SKL platform with new integrations
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Auguria has enhanced its Security Knowledge Layer Platform with new integrations and an Explainability Graph to streamline security operations amidst 78 trillion data signals daily.
Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
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edutech
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ai
Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
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.
AI-driven data governance to be key by 2025, says expert
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data protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
By 2025, data governance, AI, and multi-factor authentication will become crucial as firms navigate increasing regulatory pressures and cybersecurity threats.
Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.
Fastly unveils AI Accelerator for Azure AI & ChatGPT
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genai
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microsoft
Fastly has launched its AI Accelerator, promising nine times faster response times for AI applications, now supporting Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and OpenAI ChatGPT.
Crayon appoints Kig Keat Yong as GM of Singapore unit
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Crayon has appointed Kig Keat Yong as General Manager of its Singapore operations, effective immediately, to lead its growth and customer relations.
TechConnect partnership saves Marist Brothers 30% on IT costs
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edutech
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partner programmes
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microsoft
TechConnect's partnership with Marist Brothers has achieved a 30% cut in technology costs and improved their Microsoft Cloud migration strategy.
iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
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biometrics
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mfa
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cybersecurity
iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.
Snowflake enhances platform with AI & security features
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Snowflake unveils upgrades to its platform, enhancing data management and AI capabilities with advanced security features for enterprises.
Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.
Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
Suncorp partners with Microsoft to harness AI & cloud tech
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cx
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martech
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genai
Suncorp has partnered with Microsoft for five years to enhance AI and cloud technology across its operations, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service.
December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
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ransomware
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iam
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microsoft
This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.
Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
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ai
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ai agents
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.