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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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VMware announces new worldwide channel chief

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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VMware names Jenni Flinders as worldwide channel chief, overseeing global strategy for partners and driving digital transformation initiatives.
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DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
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Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.
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Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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The new regions are specifically designed to support the mission-critical demands of government and national critical infrastructure.
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Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.
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Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.
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Microsoft Azure unveils collaboration with Databricks

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Microsoft and Databricks have released Azure Databricks, their collaborative effort to extract value from big data and AI.
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Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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cording to a recent report by Microsoft, digital transformation is estimated to add $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021.
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Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Sir David Attenborough leads exclusive behind-the-scenes VR tours of London's Natural History Museum, crafted by Microsoft and Factory 42 for Sky's VR app.
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Unboxing the media kit treasure chest for Sea of Thieves

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Xbox NZ was kind enough to send FutureFiveNZ a media kit for the Xbox One/Windows 10 PC game Sea of Thieves. The extra cool stuff came inside of a...
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Ziften moves into ANZ with new partnership and appointment

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Ziften will be expanding into the ANZ cybersecurity market with a new country manager and partnership, and a programme for onboarding new partners.
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Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2019, launching in the latter half of 2018, with key innovations in Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and HCI.
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The ethics of AI: Microsoft exec stresses the importance of accountability

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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A Microsoft executive emphasises that ethical AI, focusing on transparency, accountability, privacy, and bias, is crucial for the technology's future success.
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NZ businesses finally ready for cybersecurity upgrade

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Kiwi businesses have cybersecurity high on the agenda but are unsure how to go about it, according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh.
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Microsoft and BlackBerry partner to further integrate offerings

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Microsoft and BlackBerry have entered a partnership that allows for greater integration between BlackBerry and Microsoft offerings.
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Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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A report by Dell'Oro Group has shown that high memory costs contributed to a slower than expected Purley refresh cycle slowing sales in the quarter.
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Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Microsoft claims a historic breakthrough in AI, achieving human-level parity in translating Chinese news into English. Yet, challenges remain.
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Sailpoint outlines deployment options for identity governance platform

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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SailPoint unveils new deployment options for its identity governance platform, offering SaaS, public/private cloud, data center, and managed service solutions.
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Cloud's next step - 6 trends that are taking shape

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.
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US$250,000 up for grabs with Microsoft's bug bounty

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Microsoft has announced the Speculative Execution Side Channel Bounty Program that is offering up to USD$250,000 to people who reveal novel bugs.