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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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COVID-19: Sunbird Software offers data center monitoring to healthcare

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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Sunbird Software is offering its Power IQ data centre monitoring software free for a year to healthcare units to ensure critical operations amid COVID-19.
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Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Wipro launches a Microsoft Business Unit to accelerate digital transformation with Azure-powered solutions, enhancing cloud adoption and innovation globally.
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UKCloud Health to provide services for NHS London Procurement Partnership

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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UKCloud Health secures spot on NHS LPP framework to offer cybersecurity, consultancy, and hosting services, aiding healthcare firms in cloud adoption.
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Four IoT giants team up for security solution

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Thales, Telstra, Microsoft and Arduino partner to deliver cellular network-based scalable trust for easy-to-deploy IoT applications.
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Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.
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APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
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Attivo integrates with Azure for greater IoT threat protection

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Together the organisations will deliver a solution designed for detection and response to attackers targeting Azure IoT Edge devices.
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Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
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Zscaler updates partner programme

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Zscaler launches the Summit Partner Program, aiming to incentivise resellers and service providers with training and rewards based on technical expertise.
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New Azure and AWS integration announced amid increasing cyber threats

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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FireMon announces new integrations with Azure and AWS to bolster defences against rising cyber threats, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
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Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.
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Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices

Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.
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nCipher introduces cloud-first architecture

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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New web services APIs and container technology streamline integration of nShield HSMs with cloud environments.
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Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb

Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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A blog post from security vendor ESET has outlined the risk of the zero-day for those who are still using the relic browser of internet-past.
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Experts discuss industry response to multicloud

Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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The concept of multicloud is gaining popularity in the tech industry. Find out what it means and how it is shaping the future of business.
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Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
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ExtraHop outlines strong growth in 2019 - expects bumper year ahead

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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ExtraHop reports robust growth in 2019 with USD $150m in bookings and over 40% year-on-year growth, setting the stage for a promising 2020.
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Elastic announces general availability of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes

Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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Elastic has announced the maturation of its Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes from its beta phase and into general availability this month.
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Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware

Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.
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QNAP boosts data-transfer capabilities with CloudFuze

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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CloudFuze offers end-to-end cloud file and user migrations for individuals and business users, including managed migrations for large enterprises.