Microsoft stories - Page 61
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.
Cyber Security Cloud launches WafCharm on Microsoft Azure
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Cyber Security Cloud has launched WafCharm on Microsoft Azure, offering businesses easier implementation of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
Accenture acquires Olikka, looks to become leading AWS and Azure cloud provider
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The acquisition extends Accenture’s AWS and Microsoft Azure capabilities, as well as its broader cloud capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The company made $27.3 million in profit for the year ended June 2020, compared to a loss of $3.8 million the prior year.
SAS launches cloud platform on Azure in Sydney
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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SAS brings its SAS Cloud platform to Australia in partnership with Microsoft Azure, offering local access to analytics and AI tools.
Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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Each of the 10 winners demonstrated ‘outstanding ways they are continuing to empower customers through clever use of Microsoft technology’.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.
New Linius solution enables search and assembly of video meeting clips
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Linius Technologies launches WHIZZARD, a new video conferencing tool integrated with Zoom, Webex Meetings, and Microsoft Teams.
Hootsuite launches integration with Dynamics 365
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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The new alliance will bring a suite of social capabilities to Microsoft customers from Hootsuite’s 150+ app ecosystem.
Varnish Cache now available on DigitalOcean
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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DigitalOcean and Varnish Cache have partnered to make it easier to deploy Varnish's caching and web acceleration technology on DigitalOcean's marketplace.
Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Cloudian signs multimillion-dollar deal with CCL to provide object storage technology to New Zealand's government sector.
Jabra Evolve range certified for Microsoft Teams
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Jabra's Evolve series is now certified for use with Microsoft Teams, and the company has issued a firmware update for compatibility.
Exabeam adds support for AWS, GCloud, Azure
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Enables organisations to detect improper access of cloud storage objects and defend against threats to cloud-based data.
ESET launches Microsoft 365 security software solution
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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The solution allows for total control and visibility over threats, with immediate notification when the detection of malware occurs.
Microsoft establishes data center region in Taiwan
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Microsoft’s ‘Reimagine Taiwan’ initiative will be bolstered by the company’s plans to create a new data center region in the country.
Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Cloud computing market experiences significant growth as COVID-19 drives increased remote working and learning, according to Canalys data.
Xbox Series X unboxing
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Whilst I still can’t tell you much about Microsoft’s new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.
Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.
Citrix adds zero trust to workplace security programme
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Companies can evaluate their current security strategies and leverage existing investments to design and implement a Zero Trust framework.
SolarWinds to acquire SentryOne
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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The addition of the SentryOne products will amplify the support SolarWinds can offer for Microsoft and Microsoft Azure environments.
Microsoft joins MEF to support universal SD-WAN & SASE standards
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Microsoft joins MEF to expand SD-WAN and SASE standards, supporting the development of MEF 3.0 and contributing to the SASE Service and Attributes.