Microsoft stories - Page 8
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 leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
IRIS rolls out AI tool to speed UK personal tax returns
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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it automation
IRIS launches AI anomaly-checking tool for UK personal tax returns, promising to cut prep time to 90 minutes and slash errors by up to 95%.
Cognizant aims to upskill two million globally for AI era by 2030
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Cognizant aims to upskill two million people globally by 2030 through its Synapse initiative, doubling its goal amid rising AI job disruptions.
European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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storage
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data privacy
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microsoft
A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
Hillier Nurseries upgrades systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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erp
Hillier Nurseries is upgrading its finance and digital systems by implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, aiming to enhance operations across its 22 garden centres.
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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microsoft
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marketing
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bbc
PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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malware
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uc
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devops
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
Wed, 7th May 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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ai
Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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cartech
Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.
Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.
Rebel Energy partners with Nexer for Microsoft Dynamics BC
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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microsoft
Rebel Energy has teamed up with Nexer to implement Microsoft Dynamics BC, aiming to boost efficiency and support sustainable energy growth in the UK.
Logicalis UK&I appoints Anamaria Gibbons as marketing head
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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xdr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Logicalis UK&I has appointed Anamaria Gibbons as Marketing and Communications Director to strengthen its brand across the UK and Ireland.
Zellis unveils AI payroll updates at London user summit
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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hcm
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
At its London summit, Zellis revealed major updates including the launch of its AI-driven HCM AIR, aimed at enhancing payroll efficiency and user experience.
Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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firewalls
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.
Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.