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.
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
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FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
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Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth
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ANS revamps its partner programmes to support digital and cloud growth, offering tailored services and flexibility amid shifting managed services and cloud markets.
Nasuni & Trustmarque partner to boost UK cloud data security
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Nasuni and Trustmarque partner to enhance UK enterprise cloud data security with scalable file systems and ransomware resilience.
Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025
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Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.
Adeptia posts double-digit growth as AI data automation expands
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Adeptia has achieved double-digit H1 revenue growth, driven by AI data automation expansion into business intelligence, manufacturing and finance sectors.
ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches
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ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
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A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.
Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer
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Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.
Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
Macquarie Cloud Services named Australia’s top graduate employer
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Macquarie Cloud Services has been crowned Australia's top graduate employer, outpacing giants like Amazon and Microsoft in career advancement and workplace culture.
Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.
Cohesity Gaia brings AI-powered backup search to Microsoft 365
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Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling AI-powered search of backup data within the familiar Microsoft 365 interface for enterprise users.
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
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KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
Hillier Nurseries upgrades systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365
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Hillier Nurseries is upgrading its finance and digital systems by implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, aiming to enhance operations across its 22 garden centres.
Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails
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Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
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PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.