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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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Verizon to provide integrated connectivity for Microsoft Teams users

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Microsoft Teams is a unified communications platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage and application integration.
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No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.
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BMW and Microsoft launch the Open Manufacturing Platform

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Microsoft and the BMW Group announced a new community initiative to enable faster, more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector.
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AlgoSec launches security and compliance management for multicloud

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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CloudFlow's centralised management gives organisations visibility, risk and compliance analysis, and automated detection of misconfigurations.
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Okta announces security layer for on-prem apps

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Okta debuts Okta Access Gateway at Oktane19, enhancing secure single sign-on for on-premises applications. Set for release later this year.
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Okta brings centralised identity security to servers

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.
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Dell EMC tops the data centre hardware & software market

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Spending in the market is on the rise with the usual suspects like Dell EMC, Microsoft, HPE, Huawei, and Cisco at the top.
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Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Running on Microsoft Azure, the Sophos integration will enable IT administrators to configure individual device usage policies within Microsoft Intune.
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APAC manufacturing nearly at an AI tipping point

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Soon, manufacturers who have not kept up with the advances in AI technologies will be vastly outstripped by those that have.
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We explain Magento in 17 key facts

Sat, 30th Mar 2019
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Adobe's Magento cements lead in eCom; $155bn sales annually with vast partner network, new AI and cloud updates.
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Kiwi environmental entrepreneurs win global grant

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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Sustainable Coastlines, a non-profit in New Zealand, has been awarded an AI for Earth grant by Microsoft to help clean up beaches.
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How Adobe, Microsoft and SAP aim to transform CX

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The three partners outlined a common approach and set of resources for customers in an initial announcement last September.
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Adobe, Microsoft and LinkedIn join forces to accelerate account-based experiences

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Adobe, Microsoft, and LinkedIn have partnered to accelerate account-based experiences through new marketing solution integrations.
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Adobe Summit kicks off the future of customer experience in Las Vegas

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Adobe Summit 2019 in Las Vegas unveils transformative customer experience solutions with high-profile partnerships and innovations in AI-driven platforms.
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Microsoft Teams' eight new and upcoming features

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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After taking Best in Show at Enterprise Connect, Microsoft Teams will be seeing eight new capabilities over 2019.
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Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.
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Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.
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Microsoft appoints new commercial and partner business director

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Bowden already has almost a decade of Microsoft relationship management experience under her belt, having joined the business in 2010.
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Dynatrace takes pole position in APM Magic Quadrant

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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It placed highest on Ability to Execute and furthest on Completeness of Vision in the 2019 Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring (APM).
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Cloud providers increasingly jumping into gaming market

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Aa number of major cloud service providers are uniquely placed to capitalise on the lucrative cloud gaming market.