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.
Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare
Yesterday
#
microsoft
Borderless CS has launched managed cybersecurity services for healthcare, offering 24/7 threat monitoring and compliance support to protect patient data and systems.
Microsoft publishes 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday
Yesterday
#
microsoft
Microsoft releases 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday, including a critical, exploited zero-day affecting most Microsoft software assets.
Holding Redlich adopts AI drafting tool to boost legal efficiency
Yesterday
#
microsoft
Holding Redlich has adopted the AI-powered Lexis Create+ within Microsoft 365, boosting legal drafting speed while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
CNCF brings AI discipline to Kubernetes deployments
Yesterday
#
microsoft
The CNCF has launched a Certified Kubernetes AI Conformance Program to set open standards for deploying AI workloads across platforms.
AI data centre boom sparks nuclear revival
Yesterday
#
microsoft
Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island’s nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.
Atturra & EncompaaS partner to accelerate agentic AI adoption
3 days ago
#
microsoft
Atturra and EncompaaS partner to help Australian and NZ firms adopt agentic AI by combining data-prep tech with consulting for real-world deployments.
Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects
3 days ago
#
microsoft
The graduation marks a milestone with widespread enterprise adoption and over 3,000 contributors supporting multi-cloud platform engineering.
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Last week
#
microsoft
Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?
Last week
#
microsoft
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Last week
#
microsoft
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships
Last week
#
microsoft
Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
Last week
#
microsoft
Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
Cloud breaches driven by identity failures & process flaws
Last week
#
microsoft
ReliaQuest reveals identity compromises and process flaws, not zero-day exploits, drive most cloud breaches, with 99% of cloud identities still over-privileged.
Marketron cuts costs & boosts stability with 11:11 Cloud move
Last week
#
microsoft
Marketron has cut costs and boosted stability by migrating its cloud infrastructure to 11:11 Systems, avoiding costly hardware maintenance and improving service reliability.
Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users over unclear 365 plans
Last week
#
microsoft
Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users for unclear communication on Microsoft 365 pricing and AI features, offering refunds for plan changes until end of 2025.
Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million
Last week
#
microsoft
Qualtrics appoints AI veterans and pledges USD $500 million to advance purpose-built AI for transforming customer and employee experience management.
Snowflake unveils new AI-powered data tools & expands platform
Last week
#
microsoft
Snowflake launches AI-enhanced data tools and expands its platform with Horizon Catalog, Openflow, and Snowflake Postgres for secure, integrated data management.
Celonis reveals customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion using Enterprise AI
Last week
#
microsoft
Celonis customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion in value using Enterprise AI and Process Intelligence, with over 300 achieving more than USD $1 million each.
XYZ Reality appoints Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success
Last week
#
microsoft
XYZ Reality has named Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success, tapping his decade of data centre expertise to enhance client partnerships and project delivery.
Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience
Last week
#
microsoft
Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.