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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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Fusion5 repositions as transformation partner with brand revamp

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Fusion5 has rebranded from a business applications provider to a full-service transformation partner, expanding capabilities with recent acquisitions and leadership changes.
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Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
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Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
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GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

Thu, 1st May 2025
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GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
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Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
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Netskope honoured as Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Netskope has been named Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025, recognised for its strong integrations with Microsoft Security products and innovation.
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UiPath unveils agentic automation for unified AI & workflow

Thu, 1st May 2025
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UiPath launches its new agentic automation platform, uniting AI, robots, and humans to streamline business workflows with improved orchestration and control.
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Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
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Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners launches Agent Fleet, an AI platform designed to boost efficiency for banks, asset managers and private equity firms without more staff.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
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Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
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Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
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Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
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NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
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Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.
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Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.