Microsoft stories - Page 2
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.
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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data protection
UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
Wild Tech launches AI governance toolkit to curb agent risks
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Wild Tech unveils 'Agentic Governance in a Box', a Microsoft-aligned toolkit to help firms manage AI agents and enhance data governance in enterprises.
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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supply chain
CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
Packaging giant boosts global data resilience with Veeam rollout
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digital transformation
Detmold Group enhances global data resilience and minimises downtime risks by deploying Veeam Data Platform across its expanding food packaging operations.
EvilProxy & ClickFix attacks pose new challenge for email security
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phishing
Barracuda warns that updated EvilProxy phishing and new ClickFix social engineering attacks are challenging email security worldwide by evading detection methods.
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
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Microsoft’s June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.
Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
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network infrastructure
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devops
Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.
Pax8 unveils AI toolkit to help MSPs guide SMB automation shift
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Pax8 will launch a Managed Intelligence Toolkit by 2026, helping MSPs guide SMBs in adopting AI-driven automation using Microsoft technologies.
SAS Viya unveils new AI tools & services to boost productivity
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digital twins
SAS Viya launches new AI tools, including synthetic data generation and cloud services, to boost productivity and decision-making across industries globally.
Australian C-suites embrace AI skills amid leadership gap
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financial systems
Australian C-suite executives are rapidly boosting AI skills, with 4.7 times more leaders now listing AI literacy on LinkedIn than two years ago.
Innocentive brand returns as global crowdsourcing marks 25 years
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Wazoku revives the Innocentive brand, marking 25 years of global crowdsourcing with over 700,000 diverse solvers tackling innovation challenges.
KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
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KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.
DRUID AI named Microsoft’s first certified healthcare AI provider
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DRUID AI is the first certified healthcare AI provider in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, recognised by Microsoft for secure, scalable solutions.
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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phishing
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physical security
HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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firewalls
Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.
LogicMonitor appoints Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to boost AI
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hybrid cloud
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LogicMonitor has appointed Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate growth in hybrid IT operations.
Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
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network infrastructure
Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
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network security
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.