Microsoft stories - Page 1
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.
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress
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Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
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UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Yesterday
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
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Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
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NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
Sync achieves strong 2024 growth & wins four UK frameworks
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Manchester-based Sync reported a 17.5% revenue rise and 46.7% boost in software sales for 2024, securing four new UK national framework contracts.
Warp Technologies appoints new leaders, wins Microsoft status
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Warp Technologies appoints Natalie Bell as Director of Growth and earns Microsoft Solutions Partner status to boost AI and digital innovation capabilities.
Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench
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DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.
Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
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Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
Veeam unveils cloud solution to protect Microsoft Entra ID
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Veeam launches Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID, a SaaS solution enhancing identity protection amid 600M daily attacks on Entra ID users.
Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
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Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.