Microsoft stories - Page 3
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.
Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
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Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.
Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub
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Microsoft to pour more than USD $1 billion into Thailand's cloud and AI build-out, as it deepens work on skills, governance and local partnerships.
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
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OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI
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Microsoft to invest USD $5.5 billion in Singapore as it expands AI infrastructure and free training for students, teachers and nonprofit leaders.
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
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Linux Foundation takes control of Coinbase's x402 protocol as Amazon, Visa and Mastercard back open payments standard for AI-driven web transactions.
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
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SIOS rolls out spring webinar and conference programme on cloud resilience, SQL Server uptime and Linux failover across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
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10ZiG unveils RepurpConvert to help IT teams automate Windows 10 endpoint migrations and reuse ageing hardware without costly refreshes.
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
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Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.
IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates
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Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
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Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop
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ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.
Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft
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LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.
Eptura expands Microsoft 365 workplace tools for firms
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Eptura deepens Microsoft 365 integration as it targets large firms with AI-powered desk, room and collaboration tools for hybrid workplaces.
Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork for task execution
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Microsoft widens Microsoft 365 Copilot with Cowork and new Researcher tools, adding Claude and OpenAI models for task execution and analysis.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
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Microsoft 365 drives 32% of escalated incidents in Malaysia, with phishing, weak authentication and dark web credentials fuelling attacks.
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
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Cybersecurity experts say many firms are still relying on fragmented backup tools and untested recovery plans as ransomware attacks and cloud complexity surge.
SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations
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SAP Concur rolls out AI-driven expense automation, policy rule creation and new travel features across Microsoft, Amex and Visa integrations.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
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Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Keepit: enterprises still lag on SaaS recovery testing
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Keepit's 2026 data report says most SaaS restores are single files, while many organisations still fail to test identity and bulk recovery.