Microsoft Azure stories

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DataStax has launched its AI Platform in collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate AI development, claiming a 60% reduction in development time.

Mitel has launched its AI-driven Mitel Interaction Recording Insights AI, aimed at automating communication analysis and enhancing business insights globally.

Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.

Lucid Software has launched new features in its visual collaboration suite to enhance agile workflows for improved team planning and decision-making.

Aiven has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Aiven for AlloyDB Omni, enabling efficient database management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.

Elastic Security Labs' latest Global Threat Report reveals a shift in cloud security dynamics, with Microsoft Azure overtaking AWS in anomalous activity, and a rise in AI-augmented cyber threats.

Elastic's 2024 Global Threat Report reveals that misconfigurations and offensive security tools are major cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Adversaries exploit basic security weaknesses to breach cloud environments and gather credentials, urging firms to tighten their defences.

Braze launched AI-driven tools, including Project Catalyst and enhanced BrazeAI assistants, to revolutionise personalised marketing through advanced data usage.

Alkira expands its reach, offering its Network Infrastructure as a Service platform on Google Cloud Marketplace, now available on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Microsoft and Firstsource Solutions partner to deploy Azure OpenAI Service, aiming to boost digital transformation with generative AI solutions for global clients.

Tessell teams up with Microsoft Azure and NetApp to launch the first ubiquitous Copilot for Cloud Databases, promising enhanced performance and cost savings for enterprises.

GitHub will launch its Enterprise Cloud data residency feature in the EU & soon in Australia, offering firms control over their code storage within the region.

Fivetran launches Hybrid Deployment, allowing firms to manage data pipelines on their infrastructure for better control and compliance, enhancing data security.

Fivetran unveils Hybrid Deployment, enabling firms to run secure data pipelines within their environments while leveraging Fivetran's management tools.

Atturra has completed the initial phase of Unitywater’s Development Portal, streamlining application processes for land developers in South-East Queensland, enhancing efficiency and transparency.

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

Zyxel Networks expands its ZCNE training program, introducing four new online courses aimed at closing the networking skills gap in HoReCa, education, and managed services sectors.