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.
BriefCatch buys WordRake tech to expand legal editing
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BriefCatch acquires WordRake’s core tech and 12 US patents, aiming to fuse document-level and in-line legal editing in one platform.
London Tech Week 2026 agenda puts sovereign AI centre stage
2 days ago
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London Tech Week 2026 unveils an AI-heavy agenda, with founders and global enterprises set to debate sovereign models and large-scale deployment.
Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact
3 days ago
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Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.
Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies
3 days ago
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Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
Qodo brings AI-powered code review into Azure DevOps
3 days ago
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Qodo launches a beta Azure DevOps integration that embeds its AI-driven, context-aware code review directly into pull request workflows.
Mibanco picks Temenos SaaS to modernise core banking
3 days ago
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Peru’s largest microfinance lender Mibanco selects Temenos SaaS on Microsoft Azure to overhaul its core banking and speed digital services.
Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push
3 days ago
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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap
3 days ago
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ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will fail.
Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update
4 days ago
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Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.
Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion
4 days ago
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
4 days ago
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Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
Survey finds enterprises race to agentic AI, lag on scale
5 days ago
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Enterprises rush to adopt agentic AI via external platforms, but few have standardised, organisation-wide deployments in place yet.
Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge
5 days ago
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Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges
5 days ago
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Global CDN spending is forecast to soar from USD $27.25bn in 2025 to USD $42.89bn by 2030, driven by edge demand and performance pressure.
Tech salaries level off as burnout & AI skills surge
5 days ago
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Cyber and AI specialists top tech pay into 2026 as entry-level hiring stalls and burnout surges across Australia and New Zealand.
Asus targets 30% APAC notebook share with AI, partners
5 days ago
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Asus courts 215 APAC partners in Sydney, tying AI PCs and omnichannel retail to an ambitious 30% consumer notebook market share goal.
AMD expands Ryzen AI chips, mini-PC & gaming CPU push
5 days ago
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AMD widens its PC line-up with new Ryzen AI chips, a Halo mini-PC and a £USD $499 Ryzen 7 gaming CPU to drive on-device AI adoption.
Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing
5 days ago
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Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.
How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026
5 days ago
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In 2026, business tech shifts from “digital first” to “frictionless flow”, as connected ecosystems quietly power work across every sector.
Blue Yonder grows FY25 revenue & boosts AI supply chain
6 days ago
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Blue Yonder posts FY25 revenue of USD $1.42 billion as it expands AI-driven planning and warehouse tools to meet rising supply chain demands.