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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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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Pat Copeland joins Moloco to lead machine learning efforts
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Pat Copeland has been appointed General Manager of Moloco Commerce Media, bringing over 30 years' experience in machine learning and advertising.
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CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition
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CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.
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Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities
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Okta has launched new features aimed at bolstering security for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing challenges arising from generative AI integration.
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New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
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Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments
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Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.
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Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities
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Symal has teamed up with Macquarie Cloud Services to utilise Microsoft Azure, aiming to boost its DevOps and AI capabilities amid a digital transformation.
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Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia
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Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.
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UK data centre firm champions the 'neural edge' revolution
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Latos is championing localised neural edge data centres to bolster AI adoption in the UK, addressing latency to enhance sectors from public services to finance.
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Steffan Schumacher appointed as Tuxera's new CEO
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Steffan Schumacher has been appointed CEO of Tuxera, aiming to boost revenues from EUR €25 million to EUR €100 million within the decade.
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Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion
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Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.
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GitHub Copilot unveils new features & premium options
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GitHub has launched new features for Copilot, enhancing control for developers with agent mode and premium options, including support for various AI models.
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Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region
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Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.
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Fivetran expands integration with Microsoft Fabric & OneLake
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Fivetran has expanded its integration with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake, adding over 700 pre-built connectors to enhance data access for enterprises.
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Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
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As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.
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Hyland enhances Content Innovation Cloud with new AI tools
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Hyland has unveiled significant updates to its Content Innovation Cloud, harnessing AI to enhance unstructured data management and streamline workflows.
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Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP
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Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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Celonis integrates Process Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
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Celonis will integrate its Process Intelligence into Microsoft Fabric, enhancing AI capabilities and analytics for users, as the two companies collaborate.
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Alteryx appoints Ben Canning to drive AI product strategy
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Alteryx has appointed Ben Canning as Chief Product Officer to spearhead product strategy and AI innovation amidst recent high-profile executive changes.