Microsoft stories - Page 1
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.
Microsoft boosts AI collaboration with Wave 2 of 365 Copilot
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Microsoft unveils Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, featuring Copilot Pages, Python in Excel, and automated agents to boost productivity and collaboration.
Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations
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Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
e6data secures USD $10M to revolutionise data intelligence costs
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e6data secures USD $10 million in Series A funding led by Accel to disrupt data intelligence pricing, aiming to halve analytics costs and boost performance fivefold.
It’s time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
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Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.
Haystack partners with Google Cloud to enhance intranet search
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Haystack has teamed up with Google Cloud to integrate Vertex AI, promising to revolutionise intranet searches with more intuitive, interactive, and efficient capabilities.
Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
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Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.
TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
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TAFE NSW Meadowbank’s Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia’s data skills gap.
Atturra completes first phase of Unitywater development portal
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Atturra has completed the initial phase of Unitywater’s Development Portal, streamlining application processes for land developers in South-East Queensland, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
OpenAI's new o1 model series shows promise in GitHub tests
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OpenAI's new o1 model series improves GitHub Copilot's performance, optimising algorithms and resolving bugs faster than human engineers.
Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
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Both Microsoft and Adobe have released critical security updates this month, prioritising Zero-day vulnerabilities. Users are urged to apply these patches immediately to protect against potential threats.
Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market
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Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.
Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP
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Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.
Proofpoint unveils new security features
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Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.
September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.
Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region
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Trellix names Ganesh Iyer as Managing Director for India and SAARC, leveraging his 20+ years in sales leadership to drive regional growth and cybersecurity efforts.
AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
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AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.
Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
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SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
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Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
Zyxel expands network engineer training with new courses
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Zyxel Networks expands its ZCNE training program, introducing four new online courses aimed at closing the networking skills gap in HoReCa, education, and managed services sectors.