Microsoft stories
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.
Atturra secures all six Microsoft Cloud Partner badges in Australia
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cloud security
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Atturra becomes one of Australia's first Microsoft partners to earn all six Solution Designations, highlighting its expertise in Microsoft Cloud services.
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
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power / energy
AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
Kore.ai, Microsoft link up to advance enterprise AI
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digital transformation
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it automation
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genai
Kore.ai and Microsoft have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Kore.ai’s AI agent platform with Microsoft’s cloud and AI tools, advancing enterprise automation.
Kore.ai partners with Microsoft to boost enterprise AI adoption
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martech
Kore.ai partners with Microsoft to enhance AI integration, enabling enterprises to deploy AI-driven solutions within Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, and Azure.
Blue Yonder unveils AI agents to transform supply chain speed
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data analytics
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cdp
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genai
Blue Yonder launches AI agents to boost supply chain speed and accuracy, aiming to reduce costs and enhance decision-making with real-time insights.
Denis Maguire to lead New Relic enterprise sales in Australia
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic appoints Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and NZ, aiming to boost growth with enhanced observability solutions.
Fusion5 repositions as transformation partner with brand revamp
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crm
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digital transformation
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hcm
Fusion5 has rebranded from a business applications provider to a full-service transformation partner, expanding capabilities with recent acquisitions and leadership changes.
Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams
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martech
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rpa
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cdp
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.
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
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.
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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saas
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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.
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
Netskope honoured as Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Netskope has been named Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025, recognised for its strong integrations with Microsoft Security products and innovation.
UiPath unveils agentic automation for unified AI & workflow
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digital transformation
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rpa
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low-code
UiPath launches its new agentic automation platform, uniting AI, robots, and humans to streamline business workflows with improved orchestration and control.
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
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email security
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dlp
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genai
Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.
OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
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data privacy
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microsoft
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google
The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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.
Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress
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microsoft
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intel
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qualcomm
Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.