Microsoft stories - Page 8
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.
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.

IBM expands in Australia with Neudesic launch initiative
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
IBM has launched Neudesic in Australia, harnessing Microsoft technology to enhance businesses in sectors like finance, manufacturing and energy.

Titan of Tech - Curtis Raams of Prvidr
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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crm
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digital transformation
Curtis Raams, CTO at Prvidr, leads the charge in revolutionising CRM and automation in Australia, aiming for global expansion with the innovative GO Platform.

Auguria enhances SKL platform with new integrations
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Auguria has unveiled enhancements to its Security Knowledge Layer platform, featuring new integrations with industry giants to help combat data overload.

Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.

CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.

AI-driven data governance to be key by 2025, says expert
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
By 2025, data governance, AI, and multi-factor authentication will become crucial as firms navigate increasing regulatory pressures and cybersecurity threats.

Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.

Fastly unveils AI Accelerator for Azure AI & ChatGPT
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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microsoft
Fastly has launched its AI Accelerator, promising nine times faster response times for AI applications, now supporting Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and OpenAI ChatGPT.

Crayon appoints Kig Keat Yong as GM of Singapore unit
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Crayon has appointed Kig Keat Yong as General Manager of its Singapore operations, effective immediately, to lead its growth and customer relations.

TechConnect partnership saves Marist Brothers 30% on IT costs
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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microsoft
TechConnect's partnership with Marist Brothers has achieved a 30% cut in technology costs and improved their Microsoft Cloud migration strategy.

iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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biometrics
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mfa
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cybersecurity
iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.

Snowflake enhances platform with AI & security features
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Snowflake unveils upgrades to its platform, enhancing data management and AI capabilities with advanced security features for enterprises.

Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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genai
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

Suncorp partners with Microsoft to harness AI & cloud tech
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Suncorp has partnered with Microsoft for five years to enhance AI and cloud technology across its operations, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service.

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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iam
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microsoft
This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.

Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.