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Dicker Data, a prominent distributor in the Australian and New Zealand IT sectors, has significantly expanded its exclusive partnership with TechClick, an IT service provider specializing in Microsoft solutions. This strategic enhancement aims to offer a comprehensive suite of Microsoft services...

On July 10, 2025, Microsoft 365 experienced a significant outage that disrupted services for thousands of users worldwide. The incident began around 5 a.m. GMT, with users reporting sudden logouts from their Outlook email accounts and error messages indicating invalid Microsoft licenses, despite...

The Australian Department of Defence has entered into a significant co-investment partnership with Microsoft to advance its cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration is facilitated through Microsoft's Enterprise Customer Investment Fund (ECIF), designed to...

In a significant move within the tech industry, Replit, an AI-powered software creation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration aims to democratize application development by enabling business users to create and deploy secure, production-ready...

Microsoft has recently unveiled Azure Accelerate, a comprehensive program designed to streamline cloud and AI adoption for enterprises. This initiative consolidates the previous Azure Migrate and Modernize and Azure Innovate programs into a unified platform, offering expert guidance, funding...

Kanerika Inc., a prominent provider of enterprise-grade analytics, automation, and AI solutions, has recently achieved significant recognition within the Microsoft ecosystem. In September 2024, the company was designated as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data and AI, underscoring its...

Here’s a summary of the Wild Tech “Agentic Governance in a Box” solution, as reported in IT Brief Australia: What is it? Wild Tech’s "Agentic Governance in a Box" is a governance toolkit for managing the deployment and oversight of AI agents within enterprise environments, particularly those...

Microsoft's collaboration with Israel's Defense Ministry has come under intense scrutiny, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Recent revelations have shed light on the depth and nature of this partnership, raising significant ethical and operational questions. Microsoft's...

Across South Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgent drive toward cloud-powered transformation is reshaping the way leading enterprises build, operate, and innovate. As companies from banking to logistics race to modernise, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a keystone...

In a rapidly evolving landscape defined by digital transformation and relentless competition, Microsoft’s Azure has emerged as the uncontested protagonist among cloud service providers. Registering a remarkable 34% growth rate in the recent fiscal quarter, Azure not only reinforced its position...

Independent Microsoft consultants and advisors have long found themselves navigating a challenging economic landscape, where the balance between expertise, autonomy, and reliable income is rarely straightforward. The recent launch of Entergrade’s revenue sharing program introduces a potentially...

Microsoft's recent announcement marks another pivotal moment in the evolution of AI agent interoperability. In a bold move to simplify multi-agent workflows, Microsoft is integrating Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Azure AI Foundry. This integration supports cross-vendor...

In a classic case of a well-intentioned tweak turning awry, Microsoft has rolled back a recent DNS change that was inadvertently disrupting authentication services for its Entra ID. The hiccup, detailed by BleepingComputer, highlights how even minor DNS configuration updates—like cleaning up...

Virtusa Corporation has recently been honored as a Star Performer in Everest Group's Azure Services PEAK Matrix® 2024. This prestigious recognition not only spotlights Virtusa's stellar capabilities in delivering cloud solutions through Microsoft Azure but also reinforces the growing importance...

Microsoft has long been known for its steadfast approach to innovation, and its latest moves in AI and cloud technology are no exception. Rather than chasing after loud headlines, the tech giant is methodically integrating artificial intelligence across its expansive product ecosystem. This...

As cloud computing continues to revolutionize how organizations manage their IT resources, Microsoft Azure stands at the forefront, offering a suite of versatile services that cater to a diverse range of business needs. Launched back in February 2010, Azure has evolved dramatically, becoming a...

Hello, Makers! Earlier this year, we announced the availability of Windows IoT Core – a new edition of Windows designed for maker boards and small devices. We’ve been busy the past few months continuing to make improvements to the platform, with the goal of making Windows IoT Core the best...

Keith Mayer and Tommy Patterson are back for part 2 of their series on “Open Source + Azure” and today they show us how to implement MySQL databases inside Linux VMs on Azure. [Link Removed] Besides MySQL on Azure IaaS, what other options are available to me? [Link RemovedLink Removed DEMO...

In this article, we will give an overview of the technical side of Project Detroit, the Microsoft-West Coast Custom Mustang creation. If you're not already familiar with this project, you can find more Link Removed. Key Design DecisionsIt’s important to keep in mind that this car was built for...

In this interview, Dmitry Sotnikov (Director of Cloud Solutions) and Einar Mykletun (Security and Compliance Architect) from Quest Software discuss building Quest’s new OnDemand product line – cloud-based IT management services to help IT professionals manage their on-premise Active Directory...