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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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Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.
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MongoDB updates Atlas with focus on AI & real-time applications
Tue, 7th May 2024
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MongoDB enhances its developer data platform with new features aimed at modern application development, including integration with Amazon Bedrock and more.
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Confluent unveils AI Model Inference for seamless data-AI integration
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Confluent launches AI Model Inference tool and Freight clusters to simplify machine learning data flows, enabling real-time AI decisions via SQL conversations with various AI platforms.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Mon, 6th May 2024
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From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Outpayce, Amadeus's fintech, receives Spanish e-money licence
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Outpayce, fintech arm of Amadeus, is licensed by the Bank of Spain to offer regulated payment services and issue prepaid virtual cards, consolidating its position in Spain's e-money market.
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SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis
Mon, 6th May 2024
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SolarWinds boosts its free Plan Explorer tool with enhancements for improved analysis of query performances in Microsoft SQL Server environments, promoting efficiency and stability.
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Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Litera, a key player in legal tech, teams up with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Copilot integration, promising enhanced efficiency and a smarter user experience for lawyers.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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SolarWinds enhances Plan Explorer, a tool in query performance analysis for Microsoft SQL Server, with updated features optimising query performance and simplifying deadlock investigation.
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The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.
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Teradata unveils open approach to aid Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake OTFs
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Teradata has announced an innovative approach to supporting open table formats, like Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake.
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UiPath announces Raghu Malpani as new Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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UiPath, a top enterprise automation and AI software firm, boosts leadership team with the appointment of seasoned tech executive and former Microsoft and Meta leader, Raghu Malpani, as CTO.
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MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Scott Chasin takes helm as CEO of cloud commerce giant Pax8
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Scott Chasin assumes position as Chief Executive Officer at Pax8, the cloud commerce market's dominant force, succeeding founder John Street who becomes Chairman of the Board.
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Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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Teradata embraces open table formats boosting AI & data management capabilities
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Teradata has announced support for open table formats Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake, signalling an innovative shift towards open-source technologies in data management. This will boost Teradata's AI and cloud-based services and grant clients unprecedented flexibility.