Microsoft stories
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.
International Women's Day and the leadership gap shaping the future of data centers
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risk & compliance
On International Women's Day, data centres confront a stark leadership gender gap that threatens the resilience of future AI infrastructure.
The art of encouragement: How allies and leaders can help women thrive in tech
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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google
To help women thrive in tech, leaders must move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship, visibility and everyday acts of encouragement.
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.
Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Microsoft's new Cyber Pulse briefing warns ungoverned AI agents and 'double agents' pose rising security and compliance risks for firms.
Typeface unveils AI engine for governed marketing at scale
Yesterday
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devops
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Typeface launches a Marketing Orchestration Engine, unifying AI agents, brand data and IT controls to govern cross-channel campaigns at scale.
BBC Bitesize expands AI careers guide for teenagers
2 days ago
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e-learning
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rpa
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ai
BBC Bitesize expands its AI careers guide to help anxious UK teenagers understand the tech's role in future jobs and build confidence.
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
2 days ago
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saas
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uc
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surveillance
Proofpoint launches AI-first Nuclei suite to simplify archiving and compliance for small firms swamped by complex, multi-channel comms.
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
3 days ago
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
Why digital sovereignty is a myth
3 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Digital sovereignty is a comforting fiction; true resilience lies in messy, modular choices that manage dependency, not abolish it.
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
4 days ago
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
BeyondTrust named Leader in 2026 GigaOm CIEM Radar
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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pam
BeyondTrust's Pathfinder platform has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's 2026 CIEM Radar, praised for unified identity security.
Tech South West launches UK marine autonomy accelerator
Last week
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robots
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supply chain
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microsoft
Tech South West launches a UK-wide marine autonomy accelerator with Babcock and University of Plymouth to fast-track ocean tech startups.
GitProtect DevOps backup now live on Microsoft Marketplace
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data protection
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dr
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devops
GitProtect DevOps backup lands on Microsoft Marketplace, giving Azure customers streamlined procurement and deployment for code protection.
Callosum raises $10.25m for mixed-chip AI architectures
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
London AI software startup Callosum raises $10.25m to scale mixed-chip systems and build sovereign heterogeneous data centre infrastructure.
Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools
Last week
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork with private plugin marketplaces, richer admin controls and Office-linked workflows for enterprise teams.
CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises
Last week
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.
Meta donates React to new Linux Foundation-backed body
Last week
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hyperscale
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martech
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open source
Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.
Climb Global buys interworks.cloud in EUR €8.0m deal
Last week
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Climb Global acquires Greece-based cloud distributor interworks.cloud in an EUR €8.0m deal to grow its Microsoft-focused reach in SE Europe.
British Business Bank backs Wayve with £25m investment
Last week
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cartech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
British Business Bank invests GBP £25m in Wayve as part of a USD $1.2bn Series D, backing UK autonomous driving and AI scale-up ambitions.
AI shapes RFP proposal teams as revenue pressure grows
Last week
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digital transformation
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martech
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rpa
Rising RFP volumes are stretching proposal teams, leaving bids unfinished and exposing B2B services firms to mounting revenue risk.