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Intruder launches free plan for mid-market security teams
Digital Transformation

Intruder launches free plan for mid-market security teams

Mid-market security teams can now get permanent vulnerability and cloud checks free, easing access to tools often priced for larger enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

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AMD expands Azure AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
Hyperscale

AMD expands Azure AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft

Microsoft will widen Azure's AI capacity as AMD's Helios rack system and Venice processors are added across chips, networking and software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Keeper launches Privileged Cloud for zero standing access
Privileged Access Management

Keeper launches Privileged Cloud for zero standing access

The move could help organisations curb cloud admin account abuse by revoking elevated access automatically after approved sessions end.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Simform's TrueMorph wins Microsoft Azure co-sell status
Digital Transformation

Simform's TrueMorph wins Microsoft Azure co-sell status

Customers can now buy Simform's data modernisation tool through Microsoft Marketplace, with purchases counting towards Azure spending commitments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Software-as-a-Service

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops

Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade

The deal gives the lender a cloud-based core banking platform on Microsoft Azure, aimed at easing operations and supporting growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says
Data Protection

Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says

Most fixable flaws in live AI cloud systems are still exposed, with Orca finding 99.9% remain unpatched across major platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Kyndryl expands sovereign cloud services with Microsoft
Data Protection

Kyndryl expands sovereign cloud services with Microsoft

Demand for regulated cloud computing is rising as governments and banks seek tighter data control, auditability and local oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says
Disaster Recovery

UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

A 24-hour failure at a key Amazon Web Services region could wipe out GBP £1 billion in revenue for exposed UK companies, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Conifers opens Singapore data region for Asia-Pacific
Data Protection

Conifers opens Singapore data region for Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific security teams can now keep regulated data in Singapore as Conifers expands its CognitiveSOC platform across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
AnywhereNow puts Tendfor into Microsoft Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

AnywhereNow puts Tendfor into Microsoft Marketplace

Microsoft customers can now buy a Teams-based contact centre and reception tool through its marketplace, simplifying procurement and deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company
Data Protection

Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company

The move aims to turn corporate AI trials into measurable gains, with 6,000 specialists embedded inside customer organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI

The recognition could help Logicalis win more cloud and AI deals as Microsoft deepens co-sell ties with trusted partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

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Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Data Protection

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies

Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG
Software-as-a-Service

Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG

Recognition in two Microsoft services quadrants puts the Sydney specialist alongside bigger rivals as AI projects hinge on cleaner data and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
CloudifyOps launches MIXIMO for cloud migration plans
Software-as-a-Service

CloudifyOps launches MIXIMO for cloud migration plans

That could cut cloud migration risk and planning time for firms moving workloads across Amazon Web Services, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
CommBank rolls out Microsoft-built customer service AI
Software-as-a-Service

CommBank rolls out Microsoft-built customer service AI

The bank says the platform is already resolving more enquiries end to end, as it replaces legacy systems across 2 million monthly conversations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month