Tag: Microsoft
Two free sessions at this year’s Integrate expo in Sydney will address AI-driven workplace collaboration and the AV industry’s skills shortage back to back, framing the two issues as …
Microsoft has opened its Agent 365 platform to third-party cybersecurity vendors, selecting Darktrace, Cyera and Zenity as the first partners to contribute risk signals into a unified control plane …
NHS England has admitted that a data protection document inaccurately stated who could access patient information, failing to disclose that staff from US defence technology firm, Palantir, could view …
Microsoft has rewritten the Microsoft Services Agreement, the contract governing consumer use of its online products, adding a block of obligations covering artificial intelligence services and the software agents …
Microsoft will run an AI and Azure masterclass at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, focusing on how cloud computing, analytics and AI can be applied across …
Global payroll and HR platform Deel has made its services available through Microsoft Marketplace, giving Microsoft customers a direct procurement path to the company’s workforce management tools without running …
Macquarie Government has launched a Microsoft Azure cloud, security and AI services practice built for Australian federal and state government agencies. The practice extends Macquarie Government’s existing cybersecurity work …
AMD and Microsoft have expanded their strategic partnership on Azure, with Microsoft committing to deploy AMD’s Helios rackscale AI platform and introduce new virtual machine series powered by 6th …
IBM and Red Hat have commercially launched Lightwell, a platform that delivers automated vulnerability remediation through two offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier. Lightwell Network gives enterprises access …
Lenovo has expanded its global Security Services portfolio with new managed security offerings and a hardware-level tracking capability called ThinkShield TraceLock, as the company’s own research reveals that the …
NEC Corporation has signed a supply contract with a consortium of companies for the India-Southeast Asia (I-2SEA) submarine cable system, a project that will connect India, Malaysia and Singapore …
Commvault has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft that will see its AI and cyber resilience platform integrated and delivered as a native ISV service on Microsoft Azure. …
A research paper produced by RMIT University’s Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation has examined Ukraine’s cyber defence strategy during its conflict with Russia, drawing lessons the authors …
Microsoft has taken its next step in quantum computing with the introduction of Majorana 2, a new quantum chip that the company claims represents a 1,000-fold improvement in reliability …
Australian enterprises are racing to adopt artificial intelligence across their operations, but a new research report warns that governance frameworks are failing to keep pace with how employees are …
Bitdefender researchers have detailed how cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft’s legacy MSHTA utility to deliver malware attacks that bypass traditional security tools and blend into normal Windows activity. MSHTA, which …
Wagga Wagga-based technology company Zetifi has launched Zetifi Marshal, a connected fleet technology solution for lone worker safety that feeds duress alerts, automated check-ins and incident data directly into …
Microsoft has made its Citations feature in Microsoft Clarity generally available, giving website owners a way to track how their content is being referenced in AI-generated answers across supported …
Customer-owned banking group NGM Group has staged Newcastle’s first large-scale AI hackathon, bringing together more than 200 employees, technology partners and university students to build solutions for three local …
Australian organisations are granting AI agents access to critical identity systems faster than they are implementing the security guardrails needed to protect them, according to a new global study …
AMD has contributed its Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol to the Open Compute Project (OCP), making the AI networking technology available to the broader industry. The contribution was made …
Synology has released two new all-flash block and file storage systems aimed at enterprise customers running latency-sensitive workloads on-premises, including virtualisation, databases and enterprise applications. The FS6420 and FS3420 …
Australia and Finland have announced a jointly funded quantum research partnership, as global technology companies including Nvidia, IBM and Microsoft deepen their investment in quantum technologies. The cross-border collaboration, …
Black Hat Asia 2026 has wrapped up its in-person component at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, with 48 briefing sessions, more than 50 exhibitors and keynote presentations focused on …
The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) has held its 2026 Annual Member Meeting in Sydney, drawing more than 250 delegates from across its 180-plus …
Microsoft will invest A$25 billion (US$18 billion) in Australian digital infrastructure by the end of 2029, in a deal that spans cloud and AI computing capacity, national cyber defence …
Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Windows and Devices has laid out a broad plan to address longstanding user complaints about Windows 11, promising changes to taskbar customisation, update behaviour …
The truth is that most small businesses today are not suffering from a lack of technology; in fact, the opposite is usually the case. They are suffering from having …
As Australian organisations continue shifting critical workloads to the cloud, many are placing Microsoft 365 at the heart of their digital operations. According to Syncro’s 2025 MSP industry survey, 60 …
Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February, following the departure of Rodrigo Caserta, who is moving to Microsoft. Caserta will join Microsoft …
Shopify has outlined a significant expansion of its agentic commerce strategy, positioning its platform to enable native buying experiences across major Ai-driven channels, including Google, Microsoft and ChatGPT. The …
Stripe has expanded its presence in agentic commerce by integrating with Microsoft Copilot to support a new shopping technology, dubbed Copilot Checkout. Users in the United States can now …
The High Performance Laptops Best Laptop Group Test is unique in Australia as it’s based upon reviews that take over 100 hours to produce and which actually cite Australian …
Every month, we perform a group test to determine the Best Portable Laptop. This used to involve updating our in-depth laptop reviews with the latest pricing to gauge the …
NinjaOne has launched an integration with Microsoft Intune designed to consolidate device data, improve visibility and reduce the number of tools IT teams need to manage growing endpoint fleets. …
Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have unveiled a series of intertwined partnerships that will reshape how Claude models are trained, deployed and accessed across cloud platforms. The agreement gives Microsoft …
Online learning requires the use of trustworthy teaching and collaboration tools. The Microsoft Office is now a key suite to any educator and it offers all the tools required …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Microsoft Australia and its US parent company, alleging the tech giant misled more than 2.7 million …
Lenovo has unveiled its latest generation of ThinkCentre desktops, introducing Ai-powered systems aimed at small and medium businesses. The new ThinkCentre neo 55 Gen 6 lineup includes an all-in-one …
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined with Microsoft to deliver an Ai enablement program aimed at small and medium enterprises across Victoria. The initiative, called the …
Data#3 has announced the retirement of Ray Merlano, General Manager for Queensland and Pacific Islands, closing a chapter spanning more than 27 years with the tech services firm. Colleagues, …
It was a stark reminder of how unpredictable Ai can be and how quickly things can spiral out of control when we don’t fully understand or manage it. If …
As major productivity solution providers continue to adjust their plan offerings, many organisations are grappling with sudden shrinking plan options, rising costs, and the phase-out of long-standing services. With …
AMD has outlined its expanding role in Ai infrastructure, revealing new silicon, software and open systems at its Advancing Ai 2025 event. Held in San Jose, California, the event …
More Australian C-suite executives are actively building their Ai skillsets as demand for Ai literacy intensifies across industries, new data from LinkedIn shows. The professional network reports that 4.7 …
Teachers across the country now have access to new online training aimed at building confidence and capability in the safe and effective use of generative Ai in classrooms. The …
Sustainability has been firmly established as a clear strategic priority for Australian businesses. More than eight out of ten (85%) place high importance on achieving their environmental goals. To …
Adobe and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to bring Ai-driven tools to marketing teams through Microsoft 365 Copilot. Adobe has introduced a private preview of Adobe Marketing Agent and …
From the Editor: I’m sitting here literally trying to save a file on a laptop, but it won’t because OneDrive has automatically adjusted its settings with an update (yet …
New Orchestration Capabilities Enhance Data Portability Veeam has announced the expansion of its disaster recovery orchestration to Microsoft Hyper-V customers as part of the Veeam Data Platform. The update …
Expanded cloud and Ai solutions for customers Lenovo has secured all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations under the Microsoft Ai Cloud Partner Program, strengthening its ability to provide cloud …
In Australia, mid-market organisations continue to be the backbone of our economy and according to Avanade Trendlines: AI Value Report 2025, many of these businesses are embracing Ai with …
Rapid Circle has launched its Copilot Ai Centre of Excellence (CoE), a hub aimed at advancing the adoption, development, and optimisation of Ai-driven solutions. Leveraging Microsoft’s Copilot technologies, the …
Splunk has announced the general availability of its enterprise security, observability, and platform solutions on Microsoft Azure. This collaboration allows organisations to integrate Splunk’s capabilities into Azure, supporting digital …
Rubrik has unveiled a new cyber resilience solution aimed at enhancing the security of Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. The solution is designed to provide organisations with greater visibility into …
Netskope has announced an extended partnership with Microsoft, bringing advanced Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities to enterprise customers. This collaboration integrates Netskope’s SSE platform, Netskope One SSE, with Microsoft …
Avanade has announced the launch of seven Microsoft-powered artificial intelligence (Ai) services, tailored to support mid-market organisations across Asia Pacific. The services aim to address the sector’s unique challenges …
With the holiday season just around the corner, Aussies are gearing up for the year’s biggest shopping spree, out to score great deals. Over the six-week lead up to …
Microsoft solutions provider Rapid Circle has appointed Brian Williams and Frederique Dennison to its Australian leadership team as the company looks to continue its strong growth trajectory. The company …
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Ai Academy in Australia and New Zealand. The academy is aimed at helping organisations improve their Ai capabilities and speed up the …
Microsoft has introduced new FIDO2 provisioning APIs for its Entra ID platform, aiming to strengthen phishing-resistant security measures for enterprises and governments. This development is part of a continued …
A simple update to CrowdStrike software caused chaos around the world. Below are some reactions from local tech leaders, official sources and those caught up in, what’s now looking …
Veeam Software, a leader in data resilience, has announced the next generation of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, featuring new capabilities provided by Microsoft 365 Backup Storage. Built …
Commvault has announced the integration of Microsoft 365 Backup Storage into its Cloud Backup and Recovery for Microsoft 365 solution. This collaboration aims to provide enhanced cyber resilience and …
One of the key factors highlighted within the Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities has been the need to overcome barriers to employment across the nation. These barriers …
Microsoft is back with its latest flagship convertible: the Surface Pro 9. It’s very thin and light (and Intel Evo certified) and the fact it’s almost more of a …
In a move to revolutionise the banking sector, Yondr, the emerging Australian payment and loyalty platform, is integrating Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. The incorporation of AI …
A new study by Microsoft and global IT consultancy TCS has revealed that the vast majority of major firms are yet to set science-based targets for supply chain emissions. …
Microsoft Surfaces exist because Microsoft got a bit fed up that laptop partners weren’t always implementing all of its latest Windows features into its most popular laptops – in …
