Microsoft stories - Page 168
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.
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.
Microsoft triple appointment completes specialist ISV team
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
The triple appointment of Hamish McNee, Matt Simpson and Daniel Larsen finalises Microsoft's specialist ISV team.
Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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Kiwi businesses will be able to harness Azure Public Cloud through locally hosted Azure Stack to help drive digital transformation efforts.
Veeam's latest solution for preventing costly downtime
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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public cloud
Veeam's business continuity solution can save enterprise companies an average of $300,000 per hour of downtime.
Microsoft announces that Xbox Game Pass will now include new release video games
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is getting a major upgrade later this year because it will now add all first party new releases.
How SD-WAN is accelerating the multi-cloud migration
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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migration
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sd-wan
Silver Peak's Nav Chander discusses how SD-WAN can be the key to an easier and more efficient multi-cloud solution.
Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt to give lesson on security-centric cultures
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
'Creating a Security-Centric Culture' is designed to help CISOs and their teams with insight into the tools and methods needed to fight breaches.
Google Cloud looking to hire local channel talent
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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google
Google Cloud has posted job listings for partner success managers in Australia and New Zealand indication further expansion into the region.
Zyklon HTTP malware creates gaping backdoors through MS Office exploits
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Zyklon HTTP malware is described as a publicly-available and fully featured backdoor that is able to conduct DDoS attacks, steal passwords...
Facebook, Apple, Twitter missing from 2018's top software companies ranking
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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microsoft
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apple
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facebook
G2 Crowd's 2018 Top 100 software companies rankings are out, with Facebook, Twitter, and Apple missing from the list. Slack leads the chart.
Microsoft adds several new Xbox One video games to its Game Pass service
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Game Pass is Microsoft's own gaming service that serves like Netflix but for video games. The company has now announced several new games joining...
Exclusive interview - How the channel can help protect NZ's cyber space.
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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dlp
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Exclusive Networks NZ general manager Alex Teh explains how important the channel is in keeping NZ cyber-safe.
Microsoft helps Australian company democratise new VR tech
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
Australian immersive experience platform, 360dgrees, has launched its retail offering with Country Road as its first customer.
Talend takes its Microsoft partnership to the next level
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
The independent software vendor achieves MS Azure Gold Competency, aiming to stay at the forefront of cloud services.
First ANZ company deploys Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
The platform, which is fully supported by Dell EMC, was delivered as a turn-key solution and was in operation within 5 days.
Cloud 2.0 and Open API - IDC's 10 predictions for the NZ IT industry
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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multi-cloud
IDC forecasts NZ's digital economy will thrive by 2021, with major investments in Cloud 2.0 and open APIs reshaping the IT industry landscape.
Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.
2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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iaas
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multi-cloud
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ai
Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.
Fujitsu & Microsoft set their sights on AI to improve employee wellbeing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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ai
Microsoft and Fujitsu to collaborate on AI solutions to transform the way people work, focusing on creativity and automation.
Synergy: $180 billion global cloud market growing steadily
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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saas
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network infrastructure
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paas
Synergy reports the global cloud market soared to USD $180 billion in 2017, marking a 24% annual uptick, with IaaS and PaaS leading at 47% growth.
Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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semiconductors
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microsoft
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google
Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.