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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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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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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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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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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.
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AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
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CloudCasa enhances Kubernetes support with advanced features

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Catalogic Software upgrades CloudCasa with advanced backup, Azure integration, and enhanced Amazon EKS features to support complex Kubernetes environments.
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Zyxel expands network engineer training with new courses

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Zyxel Networks expands its ZCNE training program, introducing four new online courses aimed at closing the networking skills gap in HoReCa, education, and managed services sectors.
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SailPoint strengthens leadership with new CSO & President

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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SailPoint Technologies has bolstered its leadership team with Gary Nafus as Chief Sales Officer and Matt Mills promoted to President, aiming to enhance identity security solutions.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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NetApp unveils new features to enhance VMware Cloud Foundation

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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NetApp unveils new capabilities to bolster VMware Cloud Foundation deployments, enhancing scalability and efficiency for over 20,000 mutual customers.
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Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Datacom has been named a strategic partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help organisations transition before Windows 10 support ends.