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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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How NetApp aims to support every cloud, everywhere

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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NetApp announced new solutions that enable customers to deliver data-driven business outcomes for applications across hybrid cloud environments.
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This is the Octoverse: GitHub contributors by the numbers

Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Between 2017 and 2018 there has been a 44% jump in the number of organisations using GitHub across public and private repositories.
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The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it's not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
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Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.
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New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.
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ManageEngine adds user behaviour analytics to ADAudit Plus

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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ManageEngine boosts IT security with UEBA tech in ADAudit Plus to thwart insider threats & slash false alarms.
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Cloud adoption: How do Australia & New Zealand stack up?

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Cloud adoption rates vary globally, with Australia and New Zealand leading the way, while Germany remains risk-averse.
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Four big channel announcements from Commvault

Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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Commvault unveils Command Centre, B-RaaS portfolio, expanded NetApp partnership, and new cloud-ready appliances at Commvault Go 2018.
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SMBs cling to older PCs and hefty repair bills

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Small businesses clinging to older PCs face significant costs, with maintenance averaging NZD $4000 each. Updating could cut expenses and boost productivity.
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HPE launches hybrid cloud tools for SMBs

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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HPE unveils new hybrid cloud tools tailored for SMBs, simplifying enterprise-level tech deployment for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
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Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.
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How Symantec aims to buff up cloud security in APAC

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Symantec unveils comprehensive cloud security updates in APAC, enhancing infrastructure protection and compliance management for enterprises.
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Microsoft's Project xCloud service will allow you to stream Xbox One games on any device

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Microsoft unveils Project xCloud, streaming service to play Xbox games on mobile devices, boosting global access.
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Change is coming for popular Windows products

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Microsoft wants to ensure that your business is well-supported during the upgrades, which is why it is offering a range of options to help you transition.
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Alibaba Cloud to close gap with rivals in APAC - GlobalData

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Alibaba Cloud has almost 50% of the infrastructure-as-a-service market share in China and its annual revenue grew 101% in FY18.
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What does a risk-free cloud migration look like?

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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When it comes time to move your business into the cloud, you have be sure you are doing it right - but how will you know what that means?.
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Epicor releases new version of Dealer Portal

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Key enhancements include the launch of Epicor Dealer Network Portal and the availability of the Epicor Kinetic Design Framework.
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“Tell me why I'm wrong!” - Verykios' (frank) view of the channel

Sun, 7th Oct 2018
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Nick Verykios has been managing director of Arrow ECS ANZ for coming up 15 years. He has insightful and incisive things to say about the channel.
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Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Commercial SaaS platforms on the rise in APAC

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Linius launches Software-as-a-Service platform, Linius Video Services, making its video virtualisation technology commercially available.