Microsoft stories - Page 100
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 adds several new Xbox One video games to its Game Pass service
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Game Pass is Microsoft's own gaming service that serves like Netflix but for video games. The company has now announced several new games joining...
Microsoft helps Australian company democratise new VR tech
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Australian immersive experience platform, 360dgrees, has launched its retail offering with Country Road as its first customer.
Talend takes its Microsoft partnership to the next level
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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The independent software vendor achieves MS Azure Gold Competency, aiming to stay at the forefront of cloud services.
First ANZ company deploys Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
The platform, which is fully supported by Dell EMC, was delivered as a turn-key solution and was in operation within 5 days.
Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.
Fujitsu & Microsoft set their sights on AI to improve employee wellbeing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital transformation
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Microsoft and Fujitsu to collaborate on AI solutions to transform the way people work, focusing on creativity and automation.
Synergy: $180 billion global cloud market growing steadily
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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saas
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network infrastructure
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paas
Synergy reports the global cloud market soared to USD $180 billion in 2017, marking a 24% annual uptick, with IaaS and PaaS leading at 47% growth.
Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
Affordable digital training that works for you
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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martech
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Bringyourlaptop.com have made it easy and affordable for you to increase your digital skill set and get ahead of the competition.
Launch of Surface Pro LTE in NZ to revolutionise the 9-to-5 workforce
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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4g technology
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lte
The much anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE has finally launched in NZ with a great opportunity for the channel to transform the workforce.
Archive360 delivers support for Microsoft Azure archive blob storage tier
Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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storage
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public cloud
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microsoft
Long-term data management and compliance assurance solution for Azure ensures the most highly secure, low cost and compliant intelligent archive.
Hands-on with the Xbox One X version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The biggest PC game out right now is now available on Xbox One and Xbox One X. Does this console port live up to the hype?.
Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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microsoft
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deloitte
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awards
The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.
Microsoft helps data center company ramp up sales and customer engagement
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Park Place Technologies joins forces with Microsoft to drive digital transformation across its global sales and service operations.
The Microsoft Surface range will change the way your office works
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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surface hub
I recently had the opportunity to attend Microsoft New Zealand's Surface event and get hands-on with the latest and greatest enterprise technology...
Report: The importance of low-code apps in the age of digital transformation
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The availability of a variety of cloud application development services is reducing the complexity of delivering applications.
Microsoft EM+S: Evolution or Revolution?
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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public cloud
One part of Microsoft 365, the EM+S component has matured rapidly and now I believe it has reached a tipping point.
Microsoft, ESET & law enforcement disrupt Gamarue botnet
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft, ESET, the FBI, Interpol, Europol and other security stakeholders have collectively dismantled a major botnet operation known as Gamarue.
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft is disrupting New Zealand's IT services sector, challenging traditional firms like Spark and Datacom, as cloud solutions gain traction.
Cruise ships, cloudifying apps & IoT: An exclusive interview with an Azure Stack expert
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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iot
Microsoft's Azure Stack allows cruise ships and other remote locations to process IoT data locally, without relying on the public cloud.