Microsoft stories
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.
Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
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Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
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GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
Netskope honoured as Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025
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Netskope has been named Microsoft Security ISV of the Year 2025, recognised for its strong integrations with Microsoft Security products and innovation.
UiPath unveils agentic automation for unified AI & workflow
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UiPath launches its new agentic automation platform, uniting AI, robots, and humans to streamline business workflows with improved orchestration and control.
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
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Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.
OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
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The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
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Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress
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Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.
Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty
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Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.
Abnormal AI launches autonomous agents to advance email security
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Abnormal AI unveils two new autonomous tools, AI Phishing Coach and AI Data Analyst, to boost employee training and email security amid rising cyber threats.
NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
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NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.