Microsoft stories - Page 146
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.
Odin opens up partner opportunities with Azure CSP offering
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Odin becomes one of the first to enable Microsoft Azure Services through the CSP program, with OzHosting.com already on-board.
Resellers 'indispensable' in businesses' move to cloud
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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New IDC research, commissioned by Microsoft, shows 'tremendous demand' for resellers even as customers move to the cloud.
Sonus to demonstrate Skype for Business solution at Microsoft conference
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks to showcase NaaS IQ network controller platform at Microsoft conference, promising lower network costs and improved QoE.
Microsoft wraps Skype for Business, analytics in new Office 365
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft will offer a premium Office 365 Enterprise Suite this year, with Skype for Business, analytics and security bundled in.
Microsoft Licensing Agreement saves NZ Govt $119m
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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The original Microsoft Licensing Agreement contract signed in 2012 is used by 120 agencies and has achieved cost-savings of $119 million.
VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.
Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.
MapR racks up the bookings on the back of big data demand
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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MapR Technologies has achieved more than 100% growth year on year in bookings and billings globally in Q2 2015, with ‘great momentum’ in Australia.
Rackspace releases Microsoft Azure support offering
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Rackspace adds Fanatical Support for Microsoft Azure to its product portfolio, offering hybrid cloud solutions.
Kiwi to drive global Microsoft Surface channel plans
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Paul Muckleston, Microsoft New Zealand's outgoing managing director, has been appointed to drive the company's widening Surface channel.
Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.
Microsoft expands Surface channel
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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More than two years after the launch of Surface, Microsoft has finally announced plans to open up distribution to more resellers.
Sonus helps enterprises migrate to Skype for Business
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks updates software to aid enterprise migration to Skype for Business; includes presence reporting and interworking features.
Microsoft restructure 'major surgery, long overdue'
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Microsoft's phone business restructure is indicative of changes many companies are undergoing as they reposition themselves in the digital economy.
EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Warwick Grey, a familiar figure at Microsoft New Zealand, resigns as senior partner sales executive, marking a significant departure for the tech giant.
Microsoft takes US$7.6 billion hit on phone business, slashes jobs
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Microsoft is slashing its workforce and has taken a US$8.3 billion hit as the global giant pulls back from its phone business.
Exeed kicks up Microsoft CSP offering with SkyKick addition
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Exeed adds SkyKick to its cloud offering, providing resellers with a new services opportunity and the chance to convert customers to annuity revenue.
Fresh blood at Microsoft NZ with new managing director hire
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has announced that Barrie Sheers will take over as managing director of New Zealand from current MD Paul Muckleston.
Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has released a technical preview for Skype for Business, offering new features for Office 365 enterprise customers.