Microsoft stories - Page 56
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.
Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.
How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers
Fri, 14th May 2021
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.
New Bluetooth headsets announced by Poly
Wed, 12th May 2021
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Poly introduces new Voyager Focus 2 headsets with next-gen Acoustic Fence tech and Digital Hybrid ANC. Designed to reduce distractions while working.
rhipe adds AvePoint to vendor portfolio for APAC market
Tue, 11th May 2021
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microsoft
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cloud services
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avepoint
rhipe has been appointed as an APAC distributor for AvePoint, a Microsoft 365 data management and security solutions provider.
8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams
Tue, 11th May 2021
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8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.
Fujitsu Australia named as Leader & Contender in ISG report for Microsoft Ecosystems
Tue, 11th May 2021
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
Fujitsu was recognised as a Leader in the Managed Services for Azure and Office 365 - Modern Workplace categories.
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
Excelero announces public cloud storage support, starting with Azure
Thu, 6th May 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Excelero introduces public cloud storage support for its NVMesh software-defined storage, starting with Microsoft Azure.
AtScale launches native support for Data Analysis Expressions on Microsoft Power BI
Tue, 4th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AtScale now offers native support for Data Analysis Expressions, allowing Power BI users to connect in live mode.
Microsoft pledges to bridge 'disability divide' with renewed commitment to accessibility
Tue, 4th May 2021
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microsoft 365
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accessibility
Microsoft says it’s doubling down on accessibility in order to bridge what the World Bank has dubbed the ‘disability divide’.
Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rubrik's Go subscription is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing cloud data management and M365 backup and recovery.
Equinix welcomes former Telstra exec Cyrus Adaggra to leadership team
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Adaggra will lead the company’s growth strategy in the region, spanning the company’s existing and new markets.
Cloud infrastructure spend exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021 — report
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Global spending on cloud infrastructure services exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021, with Amazon Web Services leading the pack, according to Canalys.
HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cleantech
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facebook
As part of the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, the three companies have made ‘hundreds’ of royalty free patents available.
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
Equinix expands private network access to Azure across six new markets
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinix expands private network access to Microsoft Azure in Canberra, Seoul, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, and Bogotá.
The sky’s the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.
Pulumi announces version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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software development
Seattle-based company Pulumi has announced version 3.0 of its Cloud Engineering Platform, which it says will unite all aspects of cloud engineering.
Microsoft: Eight hybrid work trends every business leader should know
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals eight key trends for hybrid work in New Zealand, urging business leaders to adapt and rethink assumptions.