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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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Digital content and the race to win ‘audience attention’
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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With human attention spans plummeting to eight seconds, brands must innovate to capture and retain audiences. How can they ensure they're truly winning this race?.
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Navigating New Zealand's data centre landscape: Modular trends and opportunities
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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New Zealand's data centres are evolving with modular, bespoke designs to meet low latency, sustainability, and scalability needs, attracting tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
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SAP unveils AI innovations, collabs with Google and Meta
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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SAP unveils AI-driven innovations and announces collaborations with Google, Meta, and others to transform business operations.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi AI accelerators
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Intel unveils groundbreaking AI tech at Computex 2024, including Xeon 6 processors and affordable Gaudi AI accelerators, set to transform multiple sectors.
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AMD announces ambitious AI accelerator roadmap and annual update cycle
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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At Computex 2024, AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su unveiled an aggressive expansion of their Instinct accelerator roadmap, featuring the MI325X, MI350, and MI400 series aimed at revolutionising AI in data centres.
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Tech giants form Ultra Accelerator Link Promoter Group for AI
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Top tech giants form the UALink Promoter Group to set an industry standard for high-speed, low-latency AI data centre communication, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
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Tenable uncovers major vulnerability in Microsoft Azure services
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Tenable has exposed a high-risk vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure, impacting over ten key services. Microsoft declines to issue a patch, urging users to follow new documentation.
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Litera partners with Microsoft to enhance legal tech with Copilot
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Litera partners with Microsoft to revolutionise legal tech with AI-powered Copilot, enhancing efficiency and intelligence in legal practices using Microsoft 365.
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DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
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Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.
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AMD debuts raft of new AI-powered products at Computex
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors and Ryzen 9000 Series, aiming to redefine AI computing with unprecedented performance and efficiency.
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Australia’s National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.
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Lifecycle Software unveils new AI features for NEXUS MVNE platform
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Lifecycle Software has launched AI features and Open APIs for its NEXUS MVNE platform, aiming to revolutionise the neo telco market.
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Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cybersecurity
Pax8 partners with Perception Point to offer advanced threat prevention for email, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers, enhancing security for the modern workspace.
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Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.
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Ansvar partners with Interactive to modernise tech & boost security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Ansvar teams up with Interactive to modernise their tech stack and bolster security measures, driving enhanced risk management and regulatory compliance.
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AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
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Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.
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Data management key to AI growth says IoT Analytics report
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Robust data management is essential for AI efficacy, says IoT Analytics, with the market poised to hit USD $513.3 billion by 2030. Hyperscalers dominate, but emergent vendors rise.
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Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.