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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.
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Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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Companies have unique requirements for deployability and migration, driven by security, privacy, regulatory and other internal factors.
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Gartner: Cloud set to take over the database market

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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By 2022, Gartner predicts 75% of databases will be cloud-based, driven by analytics and SaaS, with just 5% considered for repatriation to on-premises.
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RavenDB launches managed cloud database service

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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RavenDB launches new managed database service, offering high availability, fault tolerance, and cost optimization.
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How M-Files aims to enhance Microsoft Office 365

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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M-Files enhances Microsoft Office 365 solutions, integrating with SharePoint Online, Outlook and Teams for easier document management and access.
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Blue Prism announces acquisition of intelligent automation company

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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Blue Prism announces plans to acquire Thoughtonomy, aiming to enhance its cloud strategy and provide more robust intelligent automation solutions globally.
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Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.
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BlackBerry's security software protects 150 million vehicles

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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BlackBerry's strong focus on vehicle cybersecurity has earned the company's technology a place in more than 150 million cars on the road across the world.
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Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
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Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ

Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.
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HPE names Commvault as partner of the year

Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
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HPE announces new offerings to drive intelligent edge adoption

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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New IoT and edge offerings and a partner program are aimed at accelerating the deployment of personalised digital experiences and smart operations.
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IntegrationWorks transform FMG's rural insurance processes

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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New Zealand's FMG partners with IntegrationWorks to overhaul its digital processes, enabling clients to self-manage insurance and enhancing service delivery.
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Automation Anywhere partners with Microsoft to advance automation

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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The relationship includes multi-million dollar investment into the adoption of RPA and aims to make automation technology more accessible to global enterprises.
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Gartner: CRM makes up 1/4 of global enterprise software spend

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Worldwide enterprise application software revenue totalled more than $193.6 billion in 2018, a 12.5% increase from 2017 revenue of $172.1 billion.
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Riverbed signs strategic OEM agreement with Versa

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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The company's SD-WAN solutions will now include an enterprise offering leveraging Versa Network's Secure Cloud IP software platform.
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Apple gets serious about enterprise & security features

Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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Features include new BYOD policies, managed Apple IDs, security enhancements, and even an app that allows users to find their phone or their friends.
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Umbrellar named Microsoft's NZ partner of the year

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Umbrellar was recognised for providing outstanding solutions and services, as well as representing excellent subsidiary engagement in New Zealand.
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Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
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Xbox has plenty to offer gaming fans, but Project Scarlett is still mysterious

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Microsoft teases Project Scarlett at E3, promising unprecedented power and performance for the new Xbox, but keeps further details under wraps.
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A10 Networks extends cloud portfolio with new container-based solutions

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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The addition of Thunder Containers extends the company's multi-cloud portfolio and increases the performance, security and availability of applications.