Microsoft stories - Page 3
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.
Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
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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
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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
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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.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
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Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.
HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
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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
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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
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Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
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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
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Trend Micro and NVIDIA’s new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration
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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
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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
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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
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Elastic Security Labs unveils critical flaws in Microsoft's Smart App Control and SmartScreen, exposing vulnerabilities that allow attackers to bypass security protocols with minimal user interaction.
Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
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Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
GitHub launches GitHub Models to integrate AI into workflows
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GitHub launches GitHub Models, letting over 100 million developers integrate top AI models from Meta, OpenAI, Cohere, and more within their workflows.
Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures
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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.
Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform
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Commvault has upgraded its Cloud Backup and Recovery service for Microsoft 365, introducing new features to enhance cyber resilience and streamline recovery processes for enterprise clients.
Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
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Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
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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.
Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
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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.