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.
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
Yesterday
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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
Yesterday
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devops
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rpa
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personalisation
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
Yesterday
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devops
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
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
Yesterday
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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
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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.
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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.
HackerEarth launches AI interview tool for technical hiring
4 days ago
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hcm
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genai
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llms
HackerEarth debuts AI interview platform with verification and proctoring to help enterprises screen technical candidates around the clock.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
4 days ago
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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.
Leapwork launches AI-driven continuous validation platform
4 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Leapwork unveils enterprise validation suite with new performance and AI testing tools as firms race to manage faster software releases.
Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation
4 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
Auctor secures USD $20 million from Sequoia Capital and backers to automate enterprise software rollouts and cut costly project delays.
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks
4 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
Emergent's Wingman promises an always-on digital assistant that can juggle email, calendars and chat, while pausing for approval on bigger actions.
Dayshape teams with Microsoft on AI staffing tools
4 days ago
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Dayshape, selected for Microsoft’s Agentic Launchpad, will let professional services firms query staffing, skills and project finances in Teams.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.