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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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NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
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cloud security
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NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.
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CTERA's services debut in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
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data protection
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digital transformation
CTERA's Edge-to-Cloud File Services are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions to modernise NAS infrastructure.
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Rebel Energy partners with Nexer for Microsoft Dynamics BC
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digital transformation
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Rebel Energy has teamed up with Nexer to implement Microsoft Dynamics BC, aiming to boost efficiency and support sustainable energy growth in the UK.
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UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
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The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.
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Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.
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Google’s USD $32B Wiz acquisition sparks concerns over cloud security neutrality
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Google's acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion has raised concerns about cloud security neutrality, potentially compromising the firm's independence and its customers' trust.
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.
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NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI
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virtualisation
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robots
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
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NVIDIA unveils Llama Nemotron AI models for enterprises
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data science
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NVIDIA has unveiled its open Llama Nemotron family of AI models, optimised for advanced decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises.
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Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.
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Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.
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Taboola extends decade-long ad partnership with Microsoft
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Taboola celebrates a decade-long advertising partnership with Microsoft, now expanding to include Outlook and Microsoft 365, enhancing advertisers' reach.
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Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.
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Adobe & Microsoft integrate AI agents for marketers
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Adobe has launched a private preview of its Marketing Agent, collaborating with Microsoft to integrate AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot applications, enhancing marketers' productivity.
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Adobe unveils AI agent tool for personalised experiences
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digital transformation
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Adobe has unveiled the Experience Platform Agent Orchestrator, a new tool aimed at enhancing AI integration for businesses' marketing and customer experiences.
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Adobe launches AI-driven updates for personalised CXO
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven innovations within its Experience Platform, aiming to transform Customer Experience Orchestration and enhance personalisation at scale.
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NVIDIA unveils Blackwell Ultra for advanced AI reasoning
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cybersecurity
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NVIDIA has unveiled the Blackwell Ultra platform, enhancing AI reasoning capabilities with advanced systems aimed at improving performance and accuracy.
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Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
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Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.
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Harnessing Automation and AI to Transform IT and Business Management
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ai
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it management
Automation and AI are revolutionising IT management, enabling professionals to escape mundane tasks and boost productivity, paving the way for greater innovation.