Microsoft stories - Page 70
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.
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
Major firms disclose breaches in the wake of SolarWinds attack
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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casb
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sase
Russian hackers acquired US officials' emails, Black Kingdom ransomware affected Microsoft servers, Shell disclosed data breach, MobiKwik data stolen.
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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pwc
PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.
Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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safer internet day
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covid-19
Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
Citrix partners with Cloud4C, with eye on improving virtual desktop infrastructure
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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Citrix and Cloud4C have partnered to deploy Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktops service to devices across the workforce, improving productivity and security.
Four security threats affecting FSIs in 2020
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
The 2020 Future Cyber Threats report by Accenture highlights six extreme threats to the global financial services sector. Here are four of them.
Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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martech
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apm
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software development
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
Microsoft NZ expands senior leadership team
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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job moves
Microsoft New Zealand expands senior leadership team with appointment of Nigel Parker as Customer Success Unit Lead.
CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Melbourne cloud management platform company Kumolus has been acquired by US-based CloudBolt Software to support its APAC growth plans.
Digitally transforming the world's home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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apm
Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.
Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
Cloud4C appoints Indonesia country leader to grow ASEAN footprint
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud managed service provider company Cloud4C has appointed a new country leader who will focus on growing its footprint in ASEAN and Indonesia.
Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
Cloud-based products 'outshining' traditional IT offerings in APAC
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloud-based products are outshining traditional products as the demand for resilient business continuity surges in the APAC region, according to GlobalData.
Fivetran opens Sydney office, announces APAC data centre
Tue, 12th May 2020
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microsoft azure
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apac expansion
Automated data integration firm Fivetran has opened a new office in Sydney as part of its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
DXC Technology invests in staff enablement programme
Tue, 12th May 2020
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multi-cloud
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education, learning & training
Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
Tue, 12th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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oracle
The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.