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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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Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.
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Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.
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Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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IGEL & Lenovo launch AI-ready devices with Igel OS

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Lenovo and IGEL launch AI-ready endpoint devices with IGEL OS, enhancing Azure Stack HCI and Azure Virtual Desktop solutions for modern enterprises.
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Vista Group launches AI-driven podcast feature with Microsoft Azure

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Vista Group partners with Microsoft Azure in a landmark cloud deal to revolutionise cinema management using AI, launching an innovative daily podcast for executives.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing's personalisation with bulk phishing's scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.