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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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Elastic report: Azure outpaces AWS in 2024 cyber threats analysis

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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In a significant shift, Microsoft Azure has eclipsed AWS as the leading environment for cyber threats, accounting for 64% of anomalous signals, according to Elastic's new report.
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Crowdbotics unveils five new features in AI development platform

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Crowdbotics has launched five new features to enhance its AI development platform, addressing major issues in the software development lifecycle.
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Ansys partners with TSMC & Microsoft to speed photonic sims

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Ansys has teamed up with TSMC and Microsoft to achieve a tenfold speed-up in silicon photonic simulations, leveraging Azure and NVIDIA GPU technology.
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Elastic report: misconfigurations & OSTs heighten cyber risk

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Elastic's 2024 Global Threat Report reveals that misconfigurations and offensive security tools significantly elevate cyber risks, notably in cloud environments.
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Microsoft revealed the latest updates of Recall for enhanced PC security & privacy

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest updates to Recall, enhancing security and privacy features for Copilot+ PCs with advanced AI capabilities and user control.
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Portnox enhances security with Microsoft EAM integration

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Portnox expands its Conditional Access for Applications to support Microsoft's External Authentication Methods, enhancing security for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID.
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Alkira expands presence by joining Google Cloud Marketplace

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Alkira expands its reach, offering its Network Infrastructure as a Service platform on Google Cloud Marketplace, now available on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
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Reltio integrates with Microsoft Purview for data governance

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Reltio integrates with Microsoft Purview to streamline data governance, enhancing enterprise data unification and management, saving time and costs with prebuilt solutions.
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Tessell, Microsoft, NetApp introduce new cloud database solution

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Tessell teams up with Microsoft Azure and NetApp to launch the first ubiquitous Copilot for Cloud Databases, promising enhanced performance and cost savings for enterprises.
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Advanced simplicity the key to NetApp's new all-flash storage systems

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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NetApp unveils new ASA A-Series all-flash storage systems, promising advanced block storage with simplicity, power, and affordability.
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Cloudera unveils secure private link network for cloud data

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Cloudera launches new Private Link Network to enhance secure cloud connectivity, addressing data security and privacy for highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
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Fivetran reveals Hybrid Deployment for secure data management

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Fivetran launches Hybrid Deployment, allowing firms to manage data pipelines on their infrastructure for better control and compliance, enhancing data security.
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New Relic appoints Crandall as Channel Chief, VP Partners & Alliances

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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New Relic appoints Larissa Crandall as Channel Chief and VP of Partners and Alliances to spearhead global partner strategy amid a surging demand for cloud services and AI.
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Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment for secure data handling

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment, enabling firms to run secure data pipelines within their environments while leveraging Fivetran's management tools.
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Kubernetes proficiency surges as Loft Labs highlights trends

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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A Loft Labs survey reveals rising Kubernetes proficiency among large enterprises, showing a growing reliance and interest in advanced management to cut costs and complexity.
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Microsoft boosts AI collaboration with Wave 2 of 365 Copilot

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Microsoft unveils Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, featuring Copilot Pages, Python in Excel, and automated agents to boost productivity and collaboration.
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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.