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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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CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Defender to bolster Microsoft security

Wed, 8th May 2024
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CrowdStrike has unveiled Falcon for Defender, a bolstering security solution set to partner with Microsoft Defender to improve threat detection.
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Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Rackspace Technology has achieved fresh Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI and Machine Learning, underscoring their industry leadership and enriching its eight-strong specialisation collection.
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CrowdStrike boosts Falcon Cloud Security tackling cyber intrusions

Tue, 7th May 2024
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CrowdStrike boosts its Falcon Cloud Security with advanced detection-response services amid a 75% surge in cloud intrusions.
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Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.
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MongoDB updates Atlas with focus on AI & real-time applications

Tue, 7th May 2024
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MongoDB enhances its developer data platform with new features aimed at modern application development, including integration with Amazon Bedrock and more.
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Confluent unveils AI Model Inference for seamless data-AI integration

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Confluent launches AI Model Inference tool and Freight clusters to simplify machine learning data flows, enabling real-time AI decisions via SQL conversations with various AI platforms.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

Mon, 6th May 2024
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From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency

Mon, 6th May 2024
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Litera, a key player in legal tech, teams up with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Copilot integration, promising enhanced efficiency and a smarter user experience for lawyers.
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SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis

Mon, 6th May 2024
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SolarWinds boosts its free Plan Explorer tool with enhancements for improved analysis of query performances in Microsoft SQL Server environments, promoting efficiency and stability.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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SolarWinds enhances Plan Explorer, a tool in query performance analysis for Microsoft SQL Server, with updated features optimising query performance and simplifying deadlock investigation.
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Orbus Software launches first Power Automate connector for OrbusInfinity

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Orbus Software introduces the first Microsoft Power Automate connector for its flagship platform, OrbusInfinity, revolutionising inter-application automation tasks and processes.
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The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.
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Teradata unveils open approach to aid Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake OTFs

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Teradata has announced an innovative approach to supporting open table formats, like Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake.
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UiPath announces Raghu Malpani as new Chief Technology Officer

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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UiPath, a top enterprise automation and AI software firm, boosts leadership team with the appointment of seasoned tech executive and former Microsoft and Meta leader, Raghu Malpani, as CTO.
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MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Scott Chasin takes helm as CEO of cloud commerce giant Pax8

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Scott Chasin assumes position as Chief Executive Officer at Pax8, the cloud commerce market's dominant force, succeeding founder John Street who becomes Chairman of the Board.
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Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.