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.
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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martech
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cdp
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
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mfa
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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.
Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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martech
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risk & compliance
Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
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.
Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
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
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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finops
Steve Mills is appointed Chief Operating Officer at DoiT, expanding his role after driving 2.5x revenue growth and a USD $5bn AWS partnership as Chief Revenue Officer.
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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physical security
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erp
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ai
Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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genai
TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
Kyndryl launches Microsoft AI hub to drive enterprise innovation
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Kyndryl and Microsoft have launched the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub to boost enterprise AI adoption and drive digital transformation globally.
AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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uc
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data protection
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encryption
AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.
Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Huntress partners with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity by integrating its tools with Microsoft Defender and 365 licences for better business protection.
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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sharepoint
Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
SoftwareOne completes Crayon deal, forming CHF 1.6 billion giant
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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software
SoftwareOne has completed its acquisition of Crayon, creating a CHF 1.6 billion software and cloud solutions giant with 13,000 employees in over 70 countries.
Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.