Microsoft stories - Page 2
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.
Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics
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Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools
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Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.
Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email
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Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.
Australia’s National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business
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Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.
AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038
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AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus
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Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation
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New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian’s automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.
University of Bath upskills 50 staff in AI & leadership training
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The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.
Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform
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President Donald Trump signed an order launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI platform uniting US supercomputers and data to boost innovation and leadership.
Spotto launches AI cloud platform to boost Azure efficiency for MSPs
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Spotto has unveiled its AI-driven cloud platform to help MSPs and enterprises boost efficiency and profits within Microsoft Azure environments.
UK M&A migrations heighten Microsoft 365 security & AI risks
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UK firms face growing Microsoft 365 security and AI risks amid surging M&A migrations, with 43% citing security as their biggest challenge, says ShareGate.
Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth
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Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.
Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata
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Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?
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Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.
Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience
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In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.
ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control
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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-driven One Digital Grid for utilities
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Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.
The partner’s edge: Why client service, not just software, will define nextgen law firms
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Nextgen law firms will thrive by embedding AI into existing workflows, making client service a core discipline beyond just software tools.
How AI agents will impact software engineering in 2026
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In 2026, AI agents will reshape software engineering, raising questions on management, security, and how teams govern AI-driven processes effectively.
The evolving developer playbook: How AI collaboration is reshaping software development
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AI collaboration is transforming software development, letting engineers focus on guiding and refining code with AI speeding up tasks and boosting productivity.