Microsoft stories - Page 29
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.
Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.
MariaDB acquires SkySQL to boost AI cloud database
Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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open source
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erp
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ai
MariaDB has acquired SkySQL, enhancing its cloud database services with AI-powered, serverless features to better support flexible and hybrid data management.
Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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uc
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clean technologies
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microsoft
Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.
DoiT deepens AWS partnership to drive GenAI & FinOps growth
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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genai
DoiT has expanded its partnership with AWS to boost generative AI support and FinOps solutions, enhancing cloud adoption for businesses at all AI stages.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
Elemis partners with Impact Commerce for global omnichannel growth
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Elemis has teamed up with Impact Commerce to enhance its global omnichannel experience, integrating retail, spas and online channels for customer growth.
AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Semperis has launched Service Account Protection Essential, a tool enhancing security for Active Directory service accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, promising up to 40% savings on hybrid cloud storage costs for enterprises.
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.
Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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pam
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cloud security
Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.
TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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dr
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digital transformation
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ai
TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.
Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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application security
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partner programmes
Chainguard launches Global Partner Program after raising $356 million, targeting secure open source software delivery with major cloud partners.
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
Specialist Sports boosts efficiency with automated warehouse tech
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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e-commerce
Specialist Sports has boosted efficiency by automating its warehouse and order management using Microsoft Dynamics 365, BPA Platform, and AutoStore robotics.
ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
ANS has earned top Microsoft partner statuses, enhancing UK firms' access to AI tools and expertise to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption.