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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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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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Intel pledges improved security - Microsoft & Cisco already on board

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Intel unveils an enhanced security framework at RSA, with Microsoft and Cisco integrating its features to boost protection and performance across platforms.
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BlueJeans UC approach leads to record sales growth

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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BlueJeans reports surge in growth, driven by top talent and strategic partnerships, boosting video conferencing.
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3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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As businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing, they often stumble on security, inefficient 'lift-n-shift' migrations, and overhyped serverless solutions.
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Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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In this article, five IT experts offer advice to organisations about the reasons to adopt multi-cloud, and what to look for when choosing a solution.
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Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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Secure microcontrollers, 365 commercial cloud, advanced threat protection tools; and stronger partnerships are all top-of-mind for Microsoft.
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StatusToday's Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business

Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.
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What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?

Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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There is a lot of murkiness around cloud solutions and data centres because the distinctions aren't always made clear - here it is in black & white.
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Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.
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Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.
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Mobile Mentor rolls out Intune security service offerings

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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It is the vendor to offer Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security, including Intune, to the New Zealand Government via their TaaS panel contract.
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Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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The distributor says the move reflects the company's progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.
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Microsoft 2018 partner awards undergo their own transformation

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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The 2018 Microsoft partner awards are now open. ChannelLife sat down with business director Phil Goldie to discuss their reinvented approach.
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Microsoft, Cisco lead new global cybersecurity coalition CR²

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.
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Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company has only recently launched in Europe after establishing a strong presence in North America with clients like McDonalds and HSBC.
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ioFABRIC: Surprise, your storage needs a forklift upgrade

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Businesses, it's time to stop the storage refresh cycle. ioFABRIC's AI-driven, objective-defined storage eliminates the need for costly upgrades.
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IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.
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Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.
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MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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The six new employees will be tasked with growing MuleSoft's partner ecosystem and deepen existing partner engagements.
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Interview: Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer explores AI in security

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's AI guru, discusses the state of AI in security and how attackers and defenders are using AI.