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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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DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.
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Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
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Kristy Brown appointed as Fusion5 New Zealand CEO
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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cx
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Fusion5 has appointed Kristy Brown as CEO for its New Zealand operations, alongside Sven Martin, aiming to enhance growth and market focus in both countries.
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Lexsoft achieves ISO 27017 certification for cloud security
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
Lexsoft has secured ISO/IEC 27017 certification for its cloud services and expanded its T3 knowledge management solution across the EU, UK, and US.
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Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Alexander Hecker has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Peripherals at CHERRY, effective 1 February 2025, to lead a division restructuring.
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US automotive software market to hit USD $70bn by 2032
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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smart cities
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fleet management
The U.S. automotive software market is surging, expected to grow from USD $32.39 billion in 2024 to USD $70 billion by 2032, driven by advanced technologies.
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RespondHealth partners with Microsoft for AI healthcare push
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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RespondHealth has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI solutions in healthcare, utilising data from over 200 million patient records to enhance patient outcomes.
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Stargate Project to invest USD $500bn in AI for OpenAI
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The Stargate Project has unveiled a monumental investment of USD $500 billion aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US over four years.
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Innominds featured in Microsoft's AI Coffee Table Book
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Innominds has been recognised in Microsoft's AI Coffee Table Book, showcasing its AI-driven tool AMRx, developed to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
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ControlUp reports 30% growth in ARR for 2024 success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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ControlUp reports impressive growth for 2024, with a 30% rise in annual recurring revenue and a 629% surge in sales pipeline, amid expansion and innovation.
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Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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e-learning
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Microsoft and Pearson have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI skilling and learning, addressing the urgent need for workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cloud security
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soc
SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.
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Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Forrester's new report highlights that 84% of Indian firms are adopting cloud solutions, with average spending on public cloud services reaching USD $37 million.
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Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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shadow it
Omada has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft, integrating its identity governance system with Microsoft Entra AI to enhance user experience and security.
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Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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data science
Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.
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Rapid Circle announces new leadership for ANZ region
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Rapid Circle has appointed George Stavrakakis as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its growth in the region's tech sector.
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Surveil appoints Peter Turpin as new Chief Executive Officer
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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Peter Turpin has been appointed as the new CEO of Surveil, effective 6 January 2025, to lead the company's growth and cloud efficiency initiatives.
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January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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email security
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security vulnerabilities
On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.