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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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APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
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Talend updates to cloud data product for improved intelligence

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Talend launches Winter 20 version of Talend Data Fabric, enhancing data intelligence with AI features, new cloud connectivity, and automated data scoring.
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Attivo integrates with Azure for greater IoT threat protection

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Together the organisations will deliver a solution designed for detection and response to attackers targeting Azure IoT Edge devices.
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Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.
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Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
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Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.
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Zscaler updates partner programme

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Zscaler launches the Summit Partner Program, aiming to incentivise resellers and service providers with training and rewards based on technical expertise.
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A cloud-first approach starts with security

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Embracing a cloud-first strategy, organisations must prioritise security to leverage the flexibility and scalability of public cloud services effectively.
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Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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The company describes SecureX as a platform that provides visibility into security processes, including detection of unknown threats and policy violations.
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Silver Peak SD-WAN enables optimal Office 365 user experience

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enhances Office 365 user experience with intelligent traffic management, boosting performance and efficiency.
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CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.
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Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
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New Azure and AWS integration announced amid increasing cyber threats

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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FireMon announces new integrations with Azure and AWS to bolster defences against rising cyber threats, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
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Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.
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Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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Thycotic rounds out 2019 with 'banner year' for cloud roadmap

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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Privileged access management solutions provider Thycotic has published key highlights from 2019 for its work in cloud-based PAM.
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Kemp updates licensing, pricing for load balancers

Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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The goal is to provide increased value and tighter alignment with independent software vendor (ISV) and service provider use cases.
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Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices

Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.
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Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The MSP has bought out Kiandra IT's technology services and security solutions division, Remagine Solutions and XCentral.