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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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10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations

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10ZiG unveils RepurpConvert to help IT teams automate Windows 10 endpoint migrations and reuse ageing hardware without costly refreshes.
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Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

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Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.
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IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates

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Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
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Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

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Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
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ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop

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ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.
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Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft

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LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.
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Eptura expands Microsoft 365 workplace tools for firms

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Eptura deepens Microsoft 365 integration as it targets large firms with AI-powered desk, room and collaboration tools for hybrid workplaces.
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Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork for task execution

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Microsoft widens Microsoft 365 Copilot with Cowork and new Researcher tools, adding Claude and OpenAI models for task execution and analysis.
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Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
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Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ

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Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ, as Chief Operating Officer Stephen McNulty backs more standardised ERP delivery for SMBs.
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World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

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Cybersecurity experts say many firms are still relying on fragmented backup tools and untested recovery plans as ransomware attacks and cloud complexity surge.
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SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations

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SAP Concur rolls out AI-driven expense automation, policy rule creation and new travel features across Microsoft, Amex and Visa integrations.
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Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

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Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
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New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

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New Zealand tech awards draw record entries as finalists span company growth, agritech and deep tech amid sector resilience.
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Keepit: enterprises still lag on SaaS recovery testing

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Keepit's 2026 data report says most SaaS restores are single files, while many organisations still fail to test identity and bulk recovery.
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APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord

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APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.
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OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion

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OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
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Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme

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Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.
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Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

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Wagga Wagga-based Zetifi blends smart antennas, AI cameras and APIs to keep remote fleets connected while quietly boosting worker safety.
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HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers

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HP rolls out new AI-driven security and management features for commercial PCs and printers, including hardware defences against TPM bus attacks.