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.
Microsoft & ACTU hold first AI workers' summit in Sydney
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digital transformation
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erp
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data privacy
Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.
Adobe expands AI partner network for customer experience
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Adobe widens AI alliances with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and agencies to embed agent workflows across customer experience tools.
Adobe unveils CX Enterprise Coworker for AI workflows
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cx
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Adobe launches CX Enterprise Coworker to connect fragmented marketing systems and let AI agents carry out customer experience tasks with human oversight.
Adobe launches CX Enterprise to unify AI customer workflows
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe unveils CX Enterprise to let brands run AI-powered customer journeys across partner platforms, with new agents, governance and orchestration tools.
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
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iot security
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application security
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supply chain
FIRST conference in Scottsdale draws 500-plus as security leaders and AI firms debate vulnerability disclosure, CWE's role and CVE's future.
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
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devops
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martech
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rpa
OpenAI widens Codex with Mac desktop control, browser tasks and new workflow tools for developers as it pushes the assistant beyond code generation.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with stronger coding
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devops
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hyperscale
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apm
Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7 with sharper coding, stronger image handling and new cyber safeguards, plus fresh API controls and review tools.
Dropbox launches three apps inside ChatGPT for work
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storage
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document management
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ecm
Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and scheduling into ChatGPT with new apps for customers, including Dash and Reclaim AI.
Temenos forum spotlights AI & banking modernisation
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Temenos forum in Copenhagen to draw 1,000 banking executives as AI, cybersecurity and legacy system upgrades dominate the agenda.
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
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data protection
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dr
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hyperscale
DTCC expands its Cloud First plan with AWS and Microsoft, moving core clearing systems to public cloud while widening Azure support for digital assets.
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
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uc
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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hybrid cloud
Bitdefender adds integrated email defence to GravityZone, giving MSPs and businesses post-delivery protection against phishing, ransomware and BEC.
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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it automation
Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
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edutech
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e-learning
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iam
ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.