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Microsoft stories - Page 62

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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WatchGuard AuthPoint gets performance verified from Miercom
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Miercom found that WatchGuard’s MFA AuthPoint proved superior in authentication provisioning, deployment and security testing.
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Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.
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Who is HashiCorp, and why your cloud journey will be impacted
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
We investigate the fast-growing San Francisco vendor that is transforming how enterprises approach cloud infrastructure.
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HashiCorp reveals new HCP Boundary solution for enterprises
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge security
HashiCorp has launched HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) Boundary, a secure remote access product designed for businesses.
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A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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phishing
Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.
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Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A new global survey from Yubico has found that 59% of employees still rely on usernames and passwords as the primary method to authenticate their accounts.
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Barracuda accelerates growth in its data protection business
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Barracuda cloud-to-cloud backup protects against evolving cyber threats, such as ransomware, and is now transactable in the Azure Marketplace.
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Qlik and Databricks partnership advances cloud analytics
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik has announced two significant enhancements to its partnership with Databricks that make it easier for customers to combine Qlik's solutions and Databricks.
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Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
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Denodo targets mid-market with new subscription models
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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virtualisation
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
These new subscriptions will help mid-market companies to streamline data integration and accelerate speed to insights.
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UiPath and Microsoft partner to empower best-in-class automation
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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it automation
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microsoft
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cloud services
UiPath partners with Microsoft to develop automation experiences and integrations, offering enhanced productivity for customers using Microsoft Office.
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SAS Viya now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
SAS offers its analytics platform Viya, with an hourly pricing model, in-app tutorials and support for multiple languages.
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Ensono delivers cloud economics with engineering resources
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
The new service offers access to global cloud engineering and DevSecOps experts focused on accelerating digital transformation.
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Microsoft announces a variety of new updates to Windows 11
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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microsoft
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software updates
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Microsoft unveils new developments for Windows 11 in 190+ countries, promising improved safety, productivity, and creativity outcomes.
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Vectra Protect team finds Microsoft Teams vulnerability
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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uc
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phishing
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email security
The Vectra Protect team identified a post-exploitation opportunity in August, allowing malicious actors to steal valid user credentials from Microsoft Teams.
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Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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edutech
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microsoft
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google
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
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Cloud.Local powered by Plan B creates better enterprise cloud solutions
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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data protection
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microsoft
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cloud services
Plan B believes in creating bold, authentic, meaningful partnerships that simplify the pain points involved in cloud processes.
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Barracuda adds web security in Zero Trust Access solution
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
The latest release of Barracuda CloudGen Access protects users from malicious web content and strengthens integration with identity providers.
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Barracuda adds Zero Trust Access to enhance email security
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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mfa
The new capabilities allow customers to control access to email systems and Microsoft 365 applications on a need-to-know basis, enhancing email security.
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Lumen Technologies appoints Kate Johnson as President, CEO & a member of the company's Board of Directors
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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power / energy
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microsoft
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oracle
Lumen appoints Kate Johnson as President and CEO, succeeding Jeff Storey who is retiring after 40 years in the telecom and tech industries.