Microsoft stories - Page 36
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.
Domo appoints Brad Kasell as Principal Technology Strategist for APAC
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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data protection
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data analytics
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cx
Domo, the cloud-based platform, appoints Brad Kasell as Principal Technology Strategist for APAC to drive the purpose-built technology brand in the region.
Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.
A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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phishing
Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.
Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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mfa
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google
A new global survey from Yubico has found that 59% of employees still rely on usernames and passwords as the primary method to authenticate their accounts.
Barracuda accelerates growth in its data protection business
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data protection
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Barracuda cloud-to-cloud backup protects against evolving cyber threats, such as ransomware, and is now transactable in the Azure Marketplace.
Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
UiPath and Microsoft partner to empower best-in-class automation
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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it automation
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integration
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cloud services
UiPath partners with Microsoft to develop automation experiences and integrations, offering enhanced productivity for customers using Microsoft Office.
SAS Viya now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
SAS offers its analytics platform Viya, with an hourly pricing model, in-app tutorials and support for multiple languages.
Microsoft announces a variety of new updates to Windows 11
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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microsoft
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software updates
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hdr
Microsoft unveils new developments for Windows 11 in 190+ countries, promising improved safety, productivity, and creativity outcomes.
Vectra Protect team finds Microsoft Teams vulnerability
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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uc
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phishing
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email security
The Vectra Protect team identified a post-exploitation opportunity in August, allowing malicious actors to steal valid user credentials from Microsoft Teams.
Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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edutech
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google
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microsoft
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
Barracuda adds Zero Trust Access to enhance email security
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
The new capabilities allow customers to control access to email systems and Microsoft 365 applications on a need-to-know basis, enhancing email security.
Lumen Technologies appoints Kate Johnson as President, CEO & a member of the company's Board of Directors
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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power / energy
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general electric
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oracle
Lumen appoints Kate Johnson as President and CEO, succeeding Jeff Storey who is retiring after 40 years in the telecom and tech industries.
Microsoft not addressing authentication flaw in Azure AD
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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public cloud
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Research by Secureworks has uncovered a proof-of-concept exploit of flaws in Microsoft's Azure AD PTA method that the tech giant has no plans to address.
Delinea adds support and integration capabilities to Server Suite
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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pam
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datacentre infrastructure
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open source
Delinea has announced the latest release of Server Suite, its privilege management solution for servers connecting to Microsoft AD.
The users most at risk from Microsoft’s mass security step-up
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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email security
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microsoft
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modernisation
Countdown begins for end of basic authentication, but many email users are unprepared. Microsoft urges switch to modern authentication.
Open Systems says recent award wins key to its success
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
Open Systems recently won two significant Microsoft awards, which it says have been a contributing factor in the company's considerable 2022 momentum.
Businesses facing cost crisis for collaboration tools - Veritas
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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storage
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uc
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data protection
Veritas Technologies is warning that businesses are facing a cost crisis for collaborative working tools due to COVID instigated working practices.
IGEL offering day-one support for new Citrix product
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
As a co-development partner with both Citrix and Microsoft, IGEL is providing day-one support for the release of Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 Cloud PC.
Faster, more accurate legal processes: How LawHawk accelerated Laybuy’s business
Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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fintech
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bnpl
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legal
Thanks to a solution built largely on Microsoft 365, Laybuy’s General Counsel has automated a contract generation process underpinning the company’s business.