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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.
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Microsoft, Veritas partnership to transform cloud native data management for enterprise on Azure
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Veritas Technologies and Microsoft are joining forces to enhance data services with Azure, simplifying management and reducing IT complexity for enterprises.
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Cloud infrastructure services continue to be in high demand
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Cloud infrastructure services see high demand with a 35% increase in spending to $49.4bn in Q3 2021, says Canalys.
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Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021: Metaverse, AI and hyperconnectivity in a hybrid world
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Microsoft CEO unveils updates for Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021, focusing on the Metaverse, AI, and hyperconnectivity. Over 90 services and updates introduced.
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Quest boosts Oracle Data and Azure Cloud integration
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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Quest Software has released SharePlex version 10.1.1, allowing customers to move their Oracle data quickly into Microsoft Azure cloud services.
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New Relic launches first-of-its-kind developer experience, joins forces with Microsoft
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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New Relic launches CodeStream, a developer experience bringing observability and code collaboration to IDEs, following its acquisition of CodeStream.
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Qlik first to introduce true hybrid cloud analytics
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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data analytics
Qlik announces the debut of Qlik Forts, a new hybrid cloud service based on the Qlik Cloud platform to securely extend Qlik's cloud analytics capabilities.
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Microsoft, Mandiant uncover Russian threat actor targeting cloud services
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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Mandiant and Microsoft identify new wave of cyberattacks by Nobelium, the Russian nation-state actor behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks.
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OpenText integrates further with Salesforce and Microsoft 365
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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OpenText releases its most comprehensive update to the OpenText Content Cloud as part of the Cloud Editions 21.4 launch at OpenText World.
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BitTitan launches migration discovery solution for Microsoft 365
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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BitTitan has launched its subscription-based Migration Discovery Solution, providing assessment tools for Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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Enlighten Designs GM, Alan Grainer, talks about the company's recent collaboration with Microsoft in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams.
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Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.
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ACC to migrate operations to Microsoft Azure; signs on as NZ data centre region customer
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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ACC to use Microsoft's New Zealand data center region to store patient data as part of a three-year cloud services agreement.
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Microsoft & Enghouse Interactive bring the best of Teams to the contact centre
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Enterprise collaboration environments are now powerhouses of efficiency designed to make business communication seamless and simple in today’s busy environment.
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Shopify to integrate ERP from partners including Microsoft, Infor, Oracle NetSuite
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Shopify partners with Microsoft, Acumatica, Brightpearl, Infor, and Oracle NetSuite to bridge gap between ERP and eCommerce.
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The Auth0 Identity Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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cloud services
The Auth0, a product unit within Okta, has announced the launch of the Auth0 Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure.
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How contact centres can realise the benefits of Microsoft Teams
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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At the time of writing, Teams has upwards of 250 million daily active users, all of whom are making the most of the benefits.
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Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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The tool gives customers insight into the greenhouse gas emissions associated with using Microsoft cloud services.
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Adobe releases new Acrobat extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Adobe Acrobat for Chrome and Acrobat for Edge offer a whole new way for users to go beyond the native PDF viewing experience.
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MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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windows
Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.
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Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.