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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 launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
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e6data secures USD $10M to revolutionise data intelligence costs
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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e6data secures USD $10 million in Series A funding led by Accel to disrupt data intelligence pricing, aiming to halve analytics costs and boost performance fivefold.
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It’s time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.
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Haystack partners with Google Cloud to enhance intranet search
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Haystack has teamed up with Google Cloud to integrate Vertex AI, promising to revolutionise intranet searches with more intuitive, interactive, and efficient capabilities.
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Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.
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TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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TAFE NSW Meadowbank’s Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia’s data skills gap.
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Cloudera unveils data security & AI solutions to enhance innovation
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Cloudera has launched new data security and AI solutions at its EVOLVE24 event in Dubai, aiming to enhance privacy for regulated sectors and accelerate AI deployment.
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Cloudera launches new data security service amid breach surge
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Cloudera launches the Cloudera Private Link Network to enhance data security and privacy, crucial as Australia faces a 388% rise in data breaches in 2024.
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Atturra completes first phase of Unitywater development portal
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Atturra has successfully completed the initial phase of a customer portal for Unitywater, aiming to enhance land-developer services in South-East Queensland.
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OpenAI's new o1 model series shows promise in GitHub tests
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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OpenAI's new o1 model series improves GitHub Copilot's performance, optimising algorithms and resolving bugs faster than human engineers.
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Hibbett enhances security with Cequence API protection platform
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Hibbett has adopted the Cequence Unified API Protection platform to bolster its security, enhancing automated threat detection and API management across its operations.
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Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.
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Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.
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Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.
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Proofpoint unveils new security features
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.
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Oracle launches GenDev infrastructure to accelerate AI apps
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Oracle unveils GenDev infrastructure to revolutionise AI app development, leveraging Oracle Database 23ai, Autonomous Database, and new affordable pricing plans.
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September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.
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Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trellix names Ganesh Iyer as Managing Director for India and SAARC, leveraging his 20+ years in sales leadership to drive regional growth and cybersecurity efforts.
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Astrotel partners with Alkira to boost Asia Pacific telecoms
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Astrotel partners with US-based Alkira to offer cutting-edge Network Infrastructure on Demand services across Asia Pacific, enhancing connectivity and efficiency.
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Datadog introduces Oracle Cloud Infrastructure monitoring tool
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Datadog unveils Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, aiding Oracle users in cloud migration, multi-cloud strategies, and optimising AI/ML workloads.