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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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Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
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Wild Tech appoints Dan Whittle to lead AI services growth
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Wild Tech has appointed Dan Whittle as General Manager of Managed Services, aiming to enhance its AI-driven technology solutions and business expansion.
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Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.
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Dan Whittle to lead Wild Tech's managed services revamp
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Dan Whittle is appointed General Manager of Managed Services at Wild Tech, steering the company towards advanced technology solutions and AI integration.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
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Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
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CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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CapitaLand is investing over USD $700 million in a new data centre in Osaka, Japan, expanding its portfolio to meet rising digital demand.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX 50 Series with groundbreaking features
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX 50 Series GPUs, utilising the innovative Blackwell architecture to push boundaries in gaming, creative industries, and AI.
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SAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Partner Awards
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SAS has announced the 2025 Global Partner Awards, recognising companies like Deloitte and Microsoft for their innovative use of the SAS Viya platform.
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GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.
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New Relic unveils AI monitoring for DeepSeek applications
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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New Relic has unveiled its observability solution for DeepSeek, helping businesses streamline costs and complexity in developing generative AI applications.
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Obsidian report reveals 300% surge in SaaS breaches
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Obsidian Security's 2025 SaaS Security Threat Report reveals a staggering 300% rise in SaaS breaches last year, impacting major firms like Microsoft and AT&T.
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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.
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How to ensure your 2025 revenue management upgrade is a roaring success
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As organisations prepare to upgrade their revenue management systems for 2025, meticulous planning is essential to maximise the benefits of automation.
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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.
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DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.