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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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Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.
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AvePoint unveils AgentPulse to tackle AI agent risks & costs

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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AvePoint has launched AgentPulse, a platform to help firms monitor AI agents, tackling rising security risks and unexpected costs linked to AI use.
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Tessell enhances multi-cloud database platform with AI for Azure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Tessell has enhanced its multi-cloud database platform with AI features to simplify management and boost performance on Microsoft Azure for enterprises.
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Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cribl partners with Microsoft to integrate Cribl Stream into Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, boosting real-time data analytics for enterprises.
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GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered tools into Microsoft 365

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered support tools into Microsoft 365, enabling seamless employee service in IT, HR and Finance within familiar apps.
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Siemens brings Polarion X ALM platform to Microsoft Azure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Siemens is offering its Polarion X ALM software on Microsoft Azure, delivering secure, AI-enabled cloud solutions for regulated industries.
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Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.
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Secure.com launches AI teammates to combat USD $10.5 trillion cybercrime

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Dubai-based Secure.com launches AI-native Digital Security Teammates to help cybersecurity teams tackle USD $10.5 trillion in global cybercrime damages.
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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
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ControlUp launches tool to speed Azure to Windows 365 move

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ControlUp has launched a free tool to automate and speed up migration from Azure Virtual Desktop to Windows 365 Cloud PCs, cutting costs and downtime.
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Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Commvault's SHIFT event in New York unveiled new tech to better synchronise data and metadata, tackling cloud recovery gaps and rising cyber threats.
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Informatica & Microsoft boost AI agent trust with cloud data

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Informatica and Microsoft unite to enhance AI agents' trustworthiness by integrating cloud data services with Microsoft Foundry for secure, compliant AI solutions.
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Check Point & Microsoft boost Copilot Studio AI security tools

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Check Point and Microsoft have teamed up to enhance AI security in Copilot Studio, offering enterprises advanced protection against data leaks and compliance risks.
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Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Microsoft New Zealand's Dan Walker will skydive from Auckland Sky Tower to raise funds for youth programmes by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
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Quest unveils AI-driven tools for Microsoft identity security

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Quest has launched AI-driven tools to boost identity security and simplify Microsoft 365 migrations in hybrid environments for enterprises and public sector.
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Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Hammerspace launches version 5.2 of its Data Platform, boosting AI and HPC performance, expanding cloud support, and enhancing security features across environments.
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Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS to secure hybrid Microsoft IDs

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.
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OpenText adds AI Data Platform to unify secure enterprise data

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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OpenText has launched the AI Data Platform to securely unify and manage enterprise data, enhancing AI accuracy and integration across industries.
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Kore.ai brings AI agent automation to Microsoft 365 suite

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Kore.ai integrates its AI agents into Microsoft 365 suite, enabling secure automation across Word, Teams, and Outlook for enterprise productivity.