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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.
One click to rule them

Riverbed embraces the power of one-click connectivity

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Riverbed Technology enhances SteelConnect with one-click connectivity to AWS, Azure, Wi-Fi integration, and LTE, simplifying hybrid IT management and security.
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Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Microsoft reveals free Xbox 360/Xbox One 'Games with Gold' lineup for March 2018

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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As always, Microsoft will be releasing free games for Xbox Live Gold members to play for the month of March 2018.
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New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.
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Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Meet Kotahi, a 7-year-old company revolutionising NZ's logistics with digital innovations like AI, IoT, and blockchain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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IBM sues former employee for taking diversity trade secrets to new Microsoft role

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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IBM has filed a lawsuit against ex-executive Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, now with Microsoft, for allegedly breaching a one-year non-compete clause.
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Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
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Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
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Veritas debuts CloudPoint 2.0 - data protection with Azure & Google Cloud integrations

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Veritas Technologies has launched CloudPoint 2.0 on Google Cloud Platform, offering enhanced data protection and simplicity for multi-cloud environments.
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Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
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You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.
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Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
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Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
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Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Joel Holmes and Riki Plester from Microsoft about their upcoming partner event called Elevate.
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Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
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Spark expands TaaS to offer end-to-end solutions

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Spark expands TaaS portfolio, adding contact centre, cloud security, and unified communication services, enhancing end-to-end solutions for government agencies.
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Former Intel president launches rival chip company

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Former Intel president Renee James launches Ampere, a new chip company focused on high-performance 64-bit Arm server processors for next-gen data centres.
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Microsoft quarterly earnings report

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's latest financial quarter saw revenues up 12% to USD $28.9 billion, but a GAAP net loss of USD $6.3 billion due to a tax charge.
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Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.
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Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.