Microsoft stories - Page 2
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.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
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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
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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.
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Britain's organisations are being urged to tackle cloud waste before cutting jobs, as FinOps discipline and independent oversight could trim costs by up to 30%.
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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finops
Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.
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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advanced persistent threat protection
Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
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hybrid & remote work
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Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.
Anthropic launches Claude for Word with tracked edits
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rpa
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risk & compliance
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erp
Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word as a beta add-in, letting users edit tracked changes, check documents and draft in templates.
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
FintechOS launches AI platform for banks & insurers
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digital transformation
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cx
FintechOS rolls out FintechOS 8 preview, pairing governed AI with product workflows for lenders and insurers as it eyes launch later this quarter.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
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vpns
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ransomware
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mfa
UK SOC spots Monday-morning conditional access failure from Germany, helps reset compromised Microsoft 365 account before attackers can strike.
Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace
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data analytics
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hcm
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it automation
Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.
Intruder adds container image scanning to cloud platform
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Intruder expands cloud security platform with registry-level container image scanning for AWS, Google Cloud and Azure users.
EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Anthropic enlists Amazon, Apple and Microsoft in Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos Preview for hunting vulnerabilities in critical software.
Microsoft 365 EvilToken campaign hits hundreds daily
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mfa
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cloud security
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phishing
Microsoft warns that 10 to 15 EvilToken phishing runs are launched daily, compromising hundreds of organisations through OAuth token abuse.
Anthropic launches Glasswing AI cyber coalition with partners
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Anthropic and partners unveil Project Glasswing, using Claude Mythos Preview to hunt software flaws faster amid fears of AI-boosted cyber attacks.
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
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hyperscale
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cartech
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has named OpenAI's Abu Dhabi Stargate campus as a possible target, sharpening fears over Gulf AI infrastructure amid rising tensions.