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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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GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
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GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
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Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
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cloud security
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
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Netskope honoured as Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025
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cloud security
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Netskope has been named Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025, recognised for its strong integrations with Microsoft Security products and innovation.
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UiPath unveils agentic automation for unified AI & workflow
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digital transformation
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UiPath launches its new agentic automation platform, uniting AI, robots, and humans to streamline business workflows with improved orchestration and control.
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Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
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Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.
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OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
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data privacy
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google
The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
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Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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digital transformation
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
2 days ago
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
2 days ago
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
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Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress
2 days ago
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Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.
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Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.
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Abnormal AI launches autonomous agents to advance email security
2 days ago
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Abnormal AI unveils two new autonomous tools, AI Phishing Coach and AI Data Analyst, to boost employee training and email security amid rising cyber threats.
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NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
2 days ago
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NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
3 days ago
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
3 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
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Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
3 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
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Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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digital transformation
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
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Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
3 days ago
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
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Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
3 days ago
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optimization
UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.