Microsoft stories - Page 25
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.
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.
Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Rodrigo Caserta named new Avanade CEO, succeeding Pamela Maynard, who transitions to Microsoft. Caserta's leadership set to drive further growth and innovation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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copilots
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.
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.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.
HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
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.
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
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.
Trend Micro boosts AI security with NVIDIA integration
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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hyperscale
Trend Micro and NVIDIA’s new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
What makes winning data-driven solutions? Insights from Cloudera EVOLVE24
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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Cloudera's EVOLVE24 event in Singapore highlights the pivotal role of data management and AI in driving enterprise growth, with key insights from leadership.
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.
Data shows 82% of enterprise devices lack Windows 11
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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digital strategy
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.
Powerlink Queensland adopts RISE with SAP for digital transformation
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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agentic ai
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copilots
Powerlink Queensland adopts RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure to enhance data and asset management, operational efficiency, and sustainability reporting using AI capabilities.
Elastic reports critical security flaws in Microsoft systems
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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cloud services
Elastic Security Labs has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Smart App Control and SmartScreen, posing risks of undetected cyber attacks.
Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.