Microsoft stories - Page 135
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.
Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
Nintex harnesses Azure Japan data center for growth
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Nintex has signed on to deploy and operate its cloud-based services within Microsoft’s Azure Japan data center, to support increased cloud adoption.
Which projects are in the running at the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards?
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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iaas
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partner programmes
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microsoft
With Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards just days away, we take a look at the projects garnering their creators a place on the coveted finalist list.
Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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microsoft
Veeam has launched its Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure offering, enabling on-premise migration or restoration to the cloud.
Impressive innovation at Microsoft’s Student Accelerator showcase
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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microsoft
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auckland university
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retailers
Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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studentit
The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
Under-penetrated verticals offering huge MDM potential; will Microsoft shake up EMM?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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mdm
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
The Australian MDM market is offering growth and 'significant' opportunities for the channel, while there could be a shakeup ahead for the EMM market.
New release from Microsoft promises business benefits for enterprises
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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intergen
Microsoft's recently announced Dynamics AX is an enterprise-class business application architected to take full advantage of the cloud's resources.
Microsoft partners with Aussie startup Thred
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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thred
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partners
Microsoft is putting its might behind Aussie start-up Thred, which has been selected as a key start-up partner in the consumer and mobile space.
Intergen takes to the red carpet with Microsoft Azure IoT and Power BI
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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apm
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low-code
Intergen has been invited to join not one but two exclusive, invitation only, Microsoft Red Carpet partner programs.
Telstra and Microsoft team up for 'store of the future'
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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microsoft
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telstra
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retailers
Telstra and Microsoft have created a new customer environment blending online and physical worlds, with the initiative already reaping benefits.
Purple signs Microsoft exec to head Asia Pacific
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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wireless networks
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microsoft
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cloud services
Purple has snapped up former Microsoft executive Petah Green as the intelligent spaces vendor ramps up its Asia Pacific business.
NEC Australia becomes a strategic Microsoft IoT partner
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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digital signage
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public cloud
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iot
NEC Australia joins Microsoft's Azure IoT program to develop IoT solutions for vertical markets using Azure cloud platform.
VMWare, Cisco and Microsoft top of list as enterprises spend up on SDI
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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microsoft
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451 research
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software-defined infrastructure
Enterprises are upping their spend on software defined infrastructure this year with VMware, Cisco and Microsoft top of the list as go-to-vendors.
Rackspace puts pedal to the metal with next-gen OnMetal
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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microsoft
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rackspace
Rackspace has debuted its next-generation of OnMetal Cloud Servers, for running demanding workloads with the ability to quickly scale and deploy.
Video collaboration the way of the future, according to Polycom and Microsoft
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Polycom and Microsoft have extended their 12-year partnership to roll out video collaboration solutions for Office 365 and Skype for Business.
Australian data center-hosted options for new Microsoft Dynamics AX
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft customers will be able to access the new Dynamics AX from in-region data centers, with Microsoft hosting the offering in Australia.
Resellers urged to upgrade customers before 22% Microsoft cloud fee increase
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Resellers are being urged to get their customers onto Microsoft cloud services this month - before a 22% price increase takes effect on April 01.
22% price hike looms for Microsoft NZ enterprise cloud
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft is upping the prices for its enterprise cloud services by 22% on April 01, but those buying or renewing this month can get price protection.