Microsoft stories - Page 8
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.
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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mfa
Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
Veeam unveils cloud solution to protect Microsoft Entra ID
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
Veeam launches Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID, a SaaS solution enhancing identity protection amid 600M daily attacks on Entra ID users.
Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell’s UK channel PC strategy
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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dei
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partner programmes
Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.
Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Sitecore, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI Innovation Lab to help marketers rapidly develop AI solutions using Azure and OpenAI Services.
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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ai security
Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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martech
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hcm
Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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iam
Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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aiops
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New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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dlp
Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
AI forum at Warwick explores future of higher education
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The University of Warwick hosted Microsoft and Russell Group leaders to discuss embedding AI in higher education, focusing on collaboration, ethics, and future skills.
Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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ai
Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.