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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.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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Schools rethink IT strategy amidst Microsoft price hike

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Schools are re-evaluating their IT strategies following a 45% price hike in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, prompting a shift towards alternatives like Synology Office Suite.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap

Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a groundbreaking quantum computing chip utilising the first topoconductor, paving the way for advanced quantum technology.
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AI boosts work-life balance for US business leaders

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A recent report reveals that 61% of US business leaders believe AI is enhancing their work-life balance, with ChatGPT as the preferred tool.
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Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Thales has unveiled its OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution, aiding large organisations in deploying and managing FIDO security passkeys efficiently.
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Veeam adds Hyper-V support to data platform premium edition

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Veeam Software has unveiled orchestration features for Microsoft Hyper-V within its Data Platform Premium, enhancing disaster recovery and migration processes.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX 50 Series with groundbreaking features

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX 50 Series GPUs, utilising the innovative Blackwell architecture to push boundaries in gaming, creative industries, and AI.
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Obsidian report reveals 300% surge in SaaS breaches

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Obsidian Security's 2025 SaaS Security Threat Report reveals a staggering 300% rise in SaaS breaches last year, impacting major firms like Microsoft and AT&T.
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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.
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Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.