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Microsoft stories - Page 19

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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Exclusive: Inside Commvault's Cloud Unity launch with APAC leaders

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Commvault launched its Unity platform to simplify and secure data recovery across hybrid environments, offering unified cyber resilience and faster recovery times.
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AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
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Keeper Security named Overall Leader in non-human identity management

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Keeper Security named Overall Leader in non-human identity management, praised for securing machine identities across cloud-native and hybrid environments.
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WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.
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Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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network security
Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.
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AppDirect acquires Tackle.io to unify cloud marketplace sales

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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AppDirect is acquiring Tackle.io to unite cloud marketplace sales, enhancing B2B tech commerce across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private channels.
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Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
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Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.
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Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.
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AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
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New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian's automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.
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Spotto launches AI cloud platform to boost Azure efficiency for MSPs

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Spotto has unveiled its AI-driven cloud platform to help MSPs and enterprises boost efficiency and profits within Microsoft Azure environments.
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Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.
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Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI-driven One Digital Grid for utilities

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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cloud security
AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
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Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.
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Consilium unveils UniCampaign 15 with AI for smarter outreach

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Consilium Software launches UniCampaign Version 15, featuring AI-powered automation and enhanced compliance for smarter, multi-channel enterprise outreach.