Microsoft stories - Page 2
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.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?
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network infrastructure
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Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.
Logicalis Australia appoints Peter Cardassis as Technical lead
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Logicalis Australia appoints Peter Cardassis as Technical Services Director, aiming to enhance technical services and strengthen key partnerships from May 2025.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform
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rpa
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ai
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software development
Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.
Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.
Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing
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robots
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.
NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
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edutech
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.
Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering for data management
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering and CLAIRE Agents to enhance trusted data management and AI orchestration across major cloud platforms.
Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
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ai
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microsoft
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google
Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.
May’s Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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microsoft edge
Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.
Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
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siem
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.
DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure
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private cloud
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migration
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a managed service to accelerate SAP IT modernisation using Azure and flexible pricing models.
DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.