Microsoft stories - Page 110
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.
New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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public cloud
Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
Veritas debuts CloudPoint 2.0 - data protection with Azure & Google Cloud integrations
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Veritas Technologies has launched CloudPoint 2.0 on Google Cloud Platform, offering enhanced data protection and simplicity for multi-cloud environments.
Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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government
Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.
Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt to give lesson on security-centric cultures
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
'Creating a Security-Centric Culture' is designed to help CISOs and their teams with insight into the tools and methods needed to fight breaches.
Zyklon HTTP malware creates gaping backdoors through MS Office exploits
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Zyklon HTTP malware is described as a publicly-available and fully featured backdoor that is able to conduct DDoS attacks, steal passwords...
Exclusive interview - How the channel can help protect NZ's cyber space.
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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dlp
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Exclusive Networks NZ general manager Alex Teh explains how important the channel is in keeping NZ cyber-safe.
2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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iaas
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multi-cloud
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Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.
Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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semiconductors
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google
Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
Microsoft helps data center company ramp up sales and customer engagement
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Park Place Technologies joins forces with Microsoft to drive digital transformation across its global sales and service operations.
Microsoft EM+S: Evolution or Revolution?
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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public cloud
One part of Microsoft 365, the EM+S component has matured rapidly and now I believe it has reached a tipping point.
Cruise ships, cloudifying apps & IoT: An exclusive interview with an Azure Stack expert
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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iot
Microsoft's Azure Stack allows cruise ships and other remote locations to process IoT data locally, without relying on the public cloud.
Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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public cloud
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iot
Microsoft is launching a new Azure service that aims to meet the geospatial needs enterprise customers that use location data.
Amazon Web Services vs. Azure
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Apparently, AWS deploys about 200,000 updates each month so we are never short of new innovations to work with.
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.
Microsoft and SAP join forces in the cloud
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft and SAP unite to offer integrated cloud solutions, aiming to transform enterprise digital landscapes with SAP S/4HANA running on Microsoft Azure.
Cybercrime selling like hotcakes: Ransomware sales soar 2500% in one year
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
The way criminals ply their trade has changed dramatically since the rise of the digital era, and not for the better – at least for the victims.
Dynatrace's full stack monitoring joins the Microsoft Azure marketplace
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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microsoft
It's what innovative companies are looking for - the ability to use the latest technologies coupled with the trust that they'll work.