Microsoft stories - Page 17
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.
Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.
Data management key to AI growth says IoT Analytics report
Wed, 29th May 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Robust data management is essential for AI efficacy, says IoT Analytics, with the market poised to hit USD $513.3 billion by 2030. Hyperscalers dominate, but emergent vendors rise.
Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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microsoft
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government
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
NVIDIA achieves record revenue of USD $26 billion in Q1 2025
Sun, 26th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
NVIDIA reports a record Q1 FY2025 with USD $26.0 billion revenue, an 18% quarterly and 262% yearly surge, fueled by strong Data Centre advancements.
Asus unveils AI-powered Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X Elite
Fri, 24th May 2024
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ASUS has released the AI-powered Vivobook S 15, a collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm, now available for pre-order in Australia.
GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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virtualisation
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martech
GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.
iManage integrates its AI with Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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iManage integrates its AI services with Microsoft Copilot, improving collaboration and decision-making for knowledge workers via enhanced AI capabilities.
NetDocuments announces new integrations with Microsoft 365
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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microsoft
NetDocuments launches new Microsoft 365 integrations, including Copilot, to boost collaboration, security, and productivity for legal professionals.
Portnox Cloud now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Portnox's cloud-native, zero trust access control solutions are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, boosting cybersecurity for Azure users.
DataStax unveils Astra Vectorize for simplified AI embeddings
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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microsoft
DataStax unveils Astra Vectorize, a server-side embedding generation tool designed to simplify AI development by integrating with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure.
IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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public cloud
At IBM's annual THINK conference, major updates to the watsonx platform were announced, including new open-source AI models, tools, and data capabilities, set to redefine enterprise AI.
Microsoft unveils new capabilities for Copilot at Build 2024
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Microsoft has unveiled new AI-driven capabilities for its productivity tool, Copilot. Key features include Team Copilot and custom agents, enhancing collaboration and automation.
Microsoft Build 2024 unveils advanced AI tools for developers
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai security
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slm
Microsoft rings in a new era of AI at Build 2024, unveiling cutting-edge tools that empower developers to create transformative, secure, and efficient AI solutions.
Microsoft unveils AI advancements & new cloud technologies
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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martech
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digital entertainment
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risk & compliance
Microsoft expands its global cloud with AI enhancements, unveiling improvements in tools, custom in-house processors, and new services at Build 2024 event.
Microsoft Fabric aims to improve data analytics for businesses
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data analytics
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Microsoft launches Microsoft Fabric, an AI-driven platform improving data analysis for businesses. Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator, reports substantial benefits from adopting this system.
Teradata AI Unlimited now in private preview with Microsoft Fabric
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai
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software development
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ai models
Teradata’s AI Unlimited is now in private preview within Microsoft Fabric, offering seamless AI/ML workloads via ClearScape Analytics for enhanced innovation and efficiency.
Beyond Identity unveils Secure Access Platform for better security
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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martech
In response to rising credential attacks, Beyond Identity launches its Secure Access Platform, offering passwordless, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication.
Privacy key to building trust in AI, say experts
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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microsoft
Experts highlight that building trust in AI through stringent privacy measures is essential for New Zealand businesses to harness AI's transformational potential.
Informatica integrates AI-powered data solutions with Microsoft
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Informatica unveils new AI-powered data management integrations with Microsoft, enhancing Azure and Microsoft Fabric capabilities for enterprise data efficiency.
UiPath & Microsoft launch AI-powered business automation
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai agents
UiPath has integrated with Microsoft Copilot to bring AI-powered automation to Microsoft 365 users, promising to boost productivity through new automation capabilities.