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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Microsoft transfers a top cybersecurity exec: As we continue to ..., says internal memo
Image credit: LinkedIn Microsoft has transferred its chief information security officer, Igor Tsyganskiy , out of the company's security organisation , a report claims. This move reportedly suggests the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) at the software giant. Tsyganskiy, whose previous role as CISO involved securing Microsoft's own business and establishing cybersecurity standards company-wide, will now report to Executive VP Scott Guthrie . Guthrie leads Microsoft's Cloud + AI group that manages key operations, including Microsoft's Azure cloud and teams that assist OpenAI and other AI companies in developing and running AI models and chatbots in the cloud. In a recent internal memo (seen by Business Insider), Guthrie wrote: 'As we continue to navigate increasingly complex global threats, the CISO team plays a critical role in safeguarding Microsoft, the Microsoft Cloud, and our customers. They are our first line of defence, and drive our services, products, platforms, and operations to be secure by design and secure by default.' Previously, Tsyganskiy reported to Charlie Bell, the head of Microsoft's Security group, who is responsible for the company's security and compliance efforts, according to a memo seen by Business Insider. Tsyganskiy started his role of Microsoft's CISO in January 2024. At the time, Bell praised him in an internal memo (viewed by BI), calling him a 'technologist and dynamic leader with a storied career in high-scale/high-security, demanding environments.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo What Microsoft said about transferring top cybersecurity executive In a statement to the publication, Microsoft spokesperson Frank Shaw said the change brings Tsyganskiy's organisation closer to the systems it is responsible for safeguarding. "The CISO organisation is focused on protecting Microsoft and our customers and being customer zero for our security products. Moving the team to Cloud + AI puts them closer to the engineering systems they secure, deepens integration with platform development, and strengthens our ability to see and stop emerging threats,' Shaw added Shaw also noted that Tsyganskiy's team will maintain close collaboration with Microsoft Security "to ensure our solutions reflect real-world enterprise needs." This move marks another shift in Microsoft's evolving security strategy following several notable challenges in recent years. In 2022, the company brought in Bell from Amazon to lead a new cybersecurity organisation, but issues have persisted. Last year, after the Department of Homeland Security criticised Microsoft for "a cascade of security failures" that allowed Chinese hackers to access customer emails, the company expanded its Secure Future Initiative, making security a company-wide priority and a factor in employee performance reviews. Google Search AI Mode launched in India: Does it really make your search smarter? AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Microsoft transfers a top cybersecurity executive out of the company's security group, internal memo shows
Microsoft transferred its chief information security officer out of the company's security organization, in a move that hints at the growing importance of artificial intelligence at the software giant. As CISO, Igor Tsyganskiy, is responsible for securing Microsoft's own business, and setting cybersecurity standards across the company. He will now report to EVP Scott Guthrie, who runs Microsoft's Cloud + AI group. This is the organization that runs important business like Microsoft's Azure cloud and the teams that help OpenAI and other AI companies develop and run giant AI models and chatbots in the cloud. "As we continue to navigate increasingly complex global threats, the CISO team plays a critical role in safeguarding Microsoft, the Microsoft Cloud, and our customers," Guthrie wrote in the recent memo. "They are our first line of defense, and drive our services, products, platforms, and operations to be secure by design and secure by default." Tsyganskiy previously reported to the head of the Security group, Charlie Bell, who oversees all of Microsoft's security and compliance, according to a memo viewed by Business Insider. This is an illustration of how important AI is becoming to Microsoft. Spokesman Frank Shaw said the move gets Tsyganskiy's organization closer to the systems it helps protect. "The CISO organization is focused on protecting Microsoft and our customers and being customer zero for our security products," Shaw said. "Moving the team to Cloud + AI puts them closer to the engineering systems they secure, deepens integration with platform development, and strengthens our ability to see and stop emerging threats." Tsyganskiy's team will continue working closely with Microsoft Security "to ensure our solutions reflect real-world enterprise needs," Shaw added. The move is also the latest change in Microsoft's approach to security after some high-profile challenges in recent years. Microsoft recruited Bell from Amazon to run a new cybersecurity organization in 2022, but the company has still had struggles. The Department of Homeland Security last year condemned Microsoft for what it called "a cascade of security failures" that allowed Chinese hackers to access emails from thousands of customers. Microsoft expanded its Secure Future Initiative last year, making security the top priority for every employee, including adding making security a metric on which employees are evaluated during performance reviews. Tsyganskiy became Microsoft's CISO in January 2024. Bell praised him in an internal memo viewed by BI at the time, saying he was a "technologist and dynamic leader with a storied career in high-scale/high-security, demanding environments."
Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Global Cloud Leader IFI Techsolutions Limited Achieves All Six Microsoft Solution Partner Designations
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 24: IFI Techsolutions Limited, a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP today announced that it has earned all six solution partner designations under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program--an achievement that places the company amongst the top 1% Microsoft partners globally. Joins Elite Group of Global Microsoft Cloud Experts. Microsoft accords each designation to the partners after assessing them on stringent criteria. Earning these designations validates IFI Techsolutions' end-to-end capabilities across the entire Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, including Azure, Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. It highlights the company's commitment to continuous learning, delivering measurable customer impact, and investing in skilling its workforce to stay ahead in a dynamic cloud landscape. The Six Solution Partner designations include: * Data & AI (Azure) * Infrastructure (Azure) * Digital & App Innovation (Azure) * Business Applications * Modern Work * Security "We are honoured and excited to be recognized as a top-tier Microsoft partner," said Puneet Bajaj, CTO - IFI Techsolutions. "It's Microsoft's way of validating that we have the skills, scale, and proven impact to help customers innovate faster and smarter in a cloud-first world." This accomplishment not only strengthens IFI Techsolutions' strategic alignment with Microsoft but also enables its clients to benefit from enhanced service offerings, advanced 24x7 support and access to the latest innovations in the Microsoft Cloud space. "It's a promise to our clients that they're working with a partner recognized by Microsoft for delivering tangible value," said David Wright, Chief Revenue Officer - IFI Techsolutions. "Our team can now be a go-to-partner to deliver complex, large-scale digital transformation solutions for our clients eliminating their need to seek inputs from elsewhere." As a full-spectrum Microsoft cloud partner, IFI Techsolutions is now better positioned than ever to help clients leverage AI, secure their digital assets, and innovate faster across their business landscape. About IFI Techsolutions Limited Founded in 2016, IFI Techsolutions ( of a strong leadership team comprising of ex-Microsoft executives giving the company an edge over its competitors. IFI Techsolutions is a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP specializing in Azure cloud migrations, modern workplace transformations, application innovation and cybersecurity with presence in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UAE, UK and US. With over 500+ customers the company is trusted by enterprises across 40+ countries for scalable, secure and intelligent Microsoft Cloud solutions.
The Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Global Cloud Leader IFI Techsolutions Limited Achieves All Six Microsoft Solution Partner Designations
Joins Elite Group of Global Microsoft Cloud Experts MUMBAI, India, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IFI Techsolutions Limited, a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP today announced that it has earned all six solution partner designations under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program—an achievement that places the company amongst the top 1% Microsoft partners globally. Microsoft accords each designation to the partners after assessing them on stringent criteria. Earning these designations validates IFI Techsolutions' end-to-end capabilities across the entire Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, including Azure, Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. It highlights the company's commitment to continuous learning, delivering measurable customer impact, and investing in skilling its workforce to stay ahead in a dynamic cloud landscape. The Six Solution Partner designations include: • Data & AI (Azure) • Infrastructure (Azure) • Digital & App Innovation (Azure) • Business Applications • Modern Work • Security "We are honoured and excited to be recognized as a top-tier Microsoft partner," said Puneet Bajaj, CTO - IFI Techsolutions. "It's Microsoft's way of validating that we have the skills, scale, and proven impact to help customers innovate faster and smarter in a cloud-first world." This accomplishment not only strengthens IFI Techsolutions' strategic alignment with Microsoft but also enables its clients to benefit from enhanced service offerings, advanced 24x7 support and access to the latest innovations in the Microsoft Cloud space. "It's a promise to our clients that they're working with a partner recognized by Microsoft for delivering tangible value," said David Wright, Chief Revenue Officer - IFI Techsolutions. "Our team can now be a go-to-partner to deliver complex, large-scale digital transformation solutions for our clients eliminating their need to seek inputs from elsewhere." As a full-spectrum Microsoft cloud partner, IFI Techsolutions is now better positioned than ever to help clients leverage AI, secure their digital assets, and innovate faster across their business landscape. About IFI Techsolutions Limited Founded in 2016, IFI Techsolutions ( of a strong leadership team comprising of ex-Microsoft executives giving the company an edge over its competitors. IFI Techsolutions is a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP specializing in Azure cloud migrations, modern workplace transformations, application innovation and cybersecurity with presence in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UAE, UK and US. With over 500 customers the company is trusted by enterprises across 40 countries for scalable, secure and intelligent Microsoft Cloud solutions. Corporate Profile: Follow: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Contact: engage@ 91- 8586000434, 1 302-200-8364 Logo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oracle Earnings Impress: Are Cloud Stocks a Buy?
The big banks will really kick the Q2 earnings cycle into a higher gear in a few weeks, but the reality is that earnings season is never 'over'. We've heard from several companies over recent weeks, whose results we'll include as part of the broader Q2 tally. Among the group that have already reported, Oracle ORCL saw a notably strong reaction thanks to its robust results, with shares seeing a strong move higher post-earnings. Up nearly 30% YTD, shares are now outperforming the S&P 500 following the print. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let's take a closer look at the release and a few other major cloud players, such as Microsoft MSFT and Amazon AMZN. Concerning headline expectations in the release, sales of $15.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.70 both cleared our consensus expectations, reflecting growth rates of 11% and 4.3%, respectively. Below is a chart illustrating the company's sales on a quarterly basis. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Notably, its remaining performance obligations (RPOs) were up a strong 41% year-over-year, a reflection of the red-hot demand the company has been witnessing. CEO Safra Catz said – 'We expect our total cloud growth rate—applications plus infrastructure—will increase from 24% in FY25 to over 40% in FY26. Cloud Infrastructure growth rate is expected to increase from 50% in FY25 to over 70% in FY26. And RPO is likely to grow more than 100% in FY26. Oracle is well on its way to being not only the world's largest cloud application company — but also one of the world's largest cloud infrastructure companies.' The red-hot demand is also showing up in analysts' current year sales expectations, which have moved considerably higher following the release. As we can see, sales expectations were already trending higher for some time, with the recent commentary cementing the strong outlook. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Microsoft shares have been strong in 2025 so far, up 14% compared to the S&P 500's 2% gain. Concerning headline figures in its latest release, EPS of $3.46 and sales of $70.0 billion both handily exceeded our consensus expectations, up 13% and 18%, respectively. The technology titan's sales growth continues to be mighty impressive, a common theme among the broader Mag 7 group overall. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Strength in Microsoft Cloud and AI drove the results, with Microsoft Cloud revenue up 20% year-over-year to $42.4 billion. Demand has remained strong for the tech titan, with the trend expected to continue over the coming years. Importantly, its Intelligent Cloud (includes Azure) revenue totaled a strong $26.8 billion, up 21% from the year-ago period. Amazon's latest set of results also showed solid momentum within AWS, with sales of $29.3 billion in the segment up 17% year-over-year. The growth rates here have been a major focus, giving investors a gauge of whether sales have been decelerating or accelerating. Further, AMZN signed several new AWS deals with companies throughout the period, a list that includes Adobe, Uber, Nasdaq, Ericsson, Cisco, and more. Many businesses have clamored for AWS, and market participants should expect Amazon to ink many more deals in the coming months/years. Below is a chart illustrating AMZN's sales on a quarterly basis. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Analysts have taken a bullish stance on AMZN's current fiscal year, with the current $6.17 Zacks Consensus EPS estimate up roughly 6% over the past year. The value reflects 12% growth YoY, continuing the titan's growth trajectory. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Bottom Line Oracle's ORCL recent set of quarterly results, which we count in our broader Q2 tally, were notably strong, enjoying strong growth thanks to snowballing demand. The growth within its remaining performance obligations (RPOs) helps confirm the strong demand. Other major cloud players, including Amazon AMZN and Microsoft MSFT also enjoyed very healthy demand concerning their services throughout their latest periods, further confirming the broader cloud momentum. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Oracle Corporation (ORCL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
