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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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Sophos & Rubrik launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup service

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Sophos and Rubrik have launched an integrated Microsoft 365 backup service in Sophos Central to strengthen cyber resilience against ransomware and data loss.
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Tenable unveils AI Exposure to manage enterprise generative AI risk

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Tenable launches AI Exposure, a new tool in Tenable One, to help firms spot, manage and govern risks from enterprise generative AI like ChatGPT Enterprise.
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Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.
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Litera enhances Foundation Platform with AI tools for law firms

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Litera enhances its Foundation Platform with AI tools, integrating firm intelligence into Outlook and Word to boost law firms' productivity and growth.
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netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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netQ and Feenix launch New Zealand's first Smart MultiCloud Transit service, boosting resilient, cost-efficient cloud connectivity for enterprises.
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Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Semperis launches Service Account Protection Essential to help organisations monitor and secure Active Directory and Entra ID service accounts against cyber threats.
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Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.
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CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike and OpenAI have partnered to enhance SaaS security by enabling oversight of AI agents, linking each to their human creator across 175+ applications.
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Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
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Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.
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Litera enhances AI platform with new features & deeper CRM links

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Litera upgrades its AI platform Litera One with new features and deeper CRM links, enhancing legal workflow and boosting productivity for over 2,500 law firms.
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BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
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Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Quest Software appoints new leaders, Maureen Perrelli and Angela Maniscalco, to strengthen its Australian channel strategy and partner ecosystem.
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GitHub Copilot users surpass 20 million as AI tools surge in demand

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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GitHub Copilot has surpassed 20 million users, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 adopting the AI tool, as demand for AI coding aids surges globally.
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Pangea unveils AIDR platform to strengthen generative AI security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Pangea launches AIDR platform to bolster security as generative AI use grows, tackling threats like prompt injection in enterprise settings.
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Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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87% of insurance broker client files are managed via email, yet most struggle with organisation, risking compliance and missed renewals.
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Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Atturra will rebrand Auckland-based Plan B by July 2025, expanding its IT services across New Zealand with enhanced cloud, security, and managed offerings.
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Infobip named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPaaS

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Infobip is named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, topping Completeness of Vision for the first time in its third consecutive year.
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Vultr joins ACTIVATE AI ecosystem to boost global GPU access

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Vultr joins Parallel Works' ACTIVATE AI ecosystem, enhancing global access to flexible, vendor-neutral GPU resources for scalable AI deployments.
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How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Private Large Language Models offer businesses secure AI tools that boost productivity and safeguard data, transforming workflows without costly system changes.