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Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Hyperscale

Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Cato Networks acquires Aim Security, revenue tops USD $300 million
Firewalls

Cato Networks acquires Aim Security, revenue tops USD $300 million

Cato Networks acquires Aim Security to enhance AI security, surpassing USD $300 million annual revenue and raising USD $409 million in Series G funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences
Firewalls

Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.

By Ashok Sakthivel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Cohesity Gaia brings AI-powered backup search to Microsoft 365
Data Protection

Cohesity Gaia brings AI-powered backup search to Microsoft 365

Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling AI-powered search of backup data within the familiar Microsoft 365 interface for enterprise users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance
Digital Transformation

MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance

MUFG Pension & Market Services partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to harness AI for enhancing superannuation and investor services internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Kore.ai, Microsoft link up to advance enterprise AI
Unified Communications

Kore.ai, Microsoft link up to advance enterprise AI

Kore.ai and Microsoft have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Kore.ai's AI agent platform with Microsoft's cloud and AI tools, advancing enterprise automation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Kore.ai partners with Microsoft to boost enterprise AI adoption
Unified Communications

Kore.ai partners with Microsoft to boost enterprise AI adoption

Kore.ai partners with Microsoft to enhance AI integration, enabling enterprises to deploy AI-driven solutions within Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, and Azure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security
Data Protection

AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security

AvePoint has unveiled its Risk Posture Command Center within its Confidence Platform to simplify data security and risk management for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Software Development

Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Adobe & Microsoft integrate AI agents for marketers
Unified Communications

Adobe & Microsoft integrate AI agents for marketers

Adobe has launched a private preview of its Marketing Agent, collaborating with Microsoft to integrate AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot applications, enhancing marketers' productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
Unified Communications

Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI

Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Shure unveils IntelliMix Room Kits for Teams Rooms
Unified Communications

Shure unveils IntelliMix Room Kits for Teams Rooms

Shure has unveiled its IntelliMix Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms, promising to elevate meeting experiences with superior audio and video capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft 365 Copilot stories

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI
Unified Communications

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI

FiveP has become Orchestry's first global premium partner, enhancing AI governance and productivity solutions for Microsoft 365 users across Australia and the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Nexthink unveils AI Drive to measure & boost workplace AI ROI
Digital Transformation

Nexthink unveils AI Drive to measure & boost workplace AI ROI

Nexthink launches AI Drive, a new tool to help organisations measure AI use and boost workplace productivity with detailed insights and benchmarking.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
Unified Communications

FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training
Risk & Compliance

UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025