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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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Macquarie Cloud Services achieves Dell's Titanium status
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Macquarie Cloud Services has achieved Titanium status from Dell Technologies, highlighting its expertise and commitment to innovative cloud solutions.
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TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
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TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.
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StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
3 days ago
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StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.
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Siemens launches AI solutions for predictive maintenance
3 days ago
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Siemens has unveiled a new generative AI-driven solution within its Industrial Copilot range, aimed at revolutionising predictive maintenance in industry.
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ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
3 days ago
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
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Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
4 days ago
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Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.
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NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
6 days ago
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NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.
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Rebel Energy partners with Nexer for Microsoft Dynamics BC
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Rebel Energy has teamed up with Nexer to implement Microsoft Dynamics BC, aiming to boost efficiency and support sustainable energy growth in the UK.
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CTERA's services debut in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
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CTERA's Edge-to-Cloud File Services are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions to modernise NAS infrastructure.
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UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
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The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.
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Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
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Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.
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Google’s USD $32B Wiz acquisition sparks concerns over cloud security neutrality
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Google's acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion has raised concerns about cloud security neutrality, potentially compromising the firm's independence and its customers' trust.
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
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A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.
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NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
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NVIDIA unveils Llama Nemotron AI models for enterprises
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NVIDIA has unveiled its open Llama Nemotron family of AI models, optimised for advanced decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises.
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Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper
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DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.
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Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
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Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.
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Taboola extends decade-long ad partnership with Microsoft
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Taboola celebrates a decade-long advertising partnership with Microsoft, now expanding to include Outlook and Microsoft 365, enhancing advertisers' reach.
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Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal
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Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.
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Adobe & Microsoft integrate AI agents for marketers
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Adobe has launched a private preview of its Marketing Agent, collaborating with Microsoft to integrate AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot applications, enhancing marketers' productivity.