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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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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Yesterday
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder’s new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024 returns to Sydney
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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industry experts
One of the most anticipated conferences, The Digital Workplace Conference Australia, is returning to Sydney, from 31 July to 1 August.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
3 days ago
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hyperscale
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uc
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ai
Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
3 days ago
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data privacy
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productivity
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google
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
3 days ago
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supply chain systems
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ai security
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downtime
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends
4 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Konica Minolta Australia's 2024 IT trends report has revealed that 68% of C-suite execs focus on operational efficiency.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
4 days ago
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saas
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paas
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
4 days ago
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it training
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data analytics
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planning
ACE stresses that without a strategic adoption plan for Microsoft's Copilot, businesses risk underutilisation and diminished returns on investment. Here's how to avoid that pitfall.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
5 days ago
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iot
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martech
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
5 days ago
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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outage
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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Vista Group launches AI-driven podcast feature with Microsoft Azure
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Vista Group partners with Microsoft Azure in a landmark cloud deal to revolutionise cinema management using AI, launching an innovative daily podcast for executives.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Last week
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing’s personalisation with bulk phishing’s scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.
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OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
Last week
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ai
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smartphones
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google
OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
Last week
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devops
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siem
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phishing
BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.
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Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Last week
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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uber
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Last week
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siem
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ransomware
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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IGEL enhances Microsoft integrations with new support features
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microsoft
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collaboration
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vdi
IGEL boosts collaboration with Microsoft, enhancing support for Windows 365 Frontline, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Stack HCI to streamline and secure enterprise computing.
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Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution
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partner programmes
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microsoft partners
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partner awards
Barhead Solutions has won the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its CFP solution, aiding legal centres in helping disadvantaged communities and saving an estimated AUD $25 million over five years.