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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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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Exclusive: How Upslide is boosting clients' productivity

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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Upslide's suite of tools could save users up to 28 hours a month, according to APAC MD Thomas Roland.
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Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.
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Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.
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Chris Polishuk named as Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Chris Polishuk is the new Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity, tasked with leading global go-to-market teams, refining sales strategies, and amplifying market presence.
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Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.
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iManage reports strong growth, new deals & AI integration

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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iManage reports a stellar year with 142 new customers including Linklaters, opening two data centres, and introducing AI-powered features and Microsoft integration.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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Trend Micro boosts AI security with NVIDIA integration

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Trend Micro and NVIDIA's new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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Data shows 82% of enterprise devices lack Windows 11

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ControlUp reveals that 82% of enterprise Windows devices have not transitioned to Windows 11, with 88% ready to migrate before Windows 10 support ends in 2025.
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Elastic reports critical security flaws in Microsoft systems

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Smart App Control and SmartScreen, posing risks of undetected cyber attacks.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
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GitHub launches GitHub Models to integrate AI into workflows

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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GitHub launches GitHub Models, letting over 100 million developers integrate top AI models from Meta, OpenAI, Cohere, and more within their workflows.