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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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Who is Softsource? From SMB to enterprise, introducing the Kiwi company that does it all

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Having our own state of the art data centre as part of our Hybrid solution gives us a competitive edge and flexibility advantage.
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Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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EMM platforms have evolved from being just tactical device management tools, with the market more competitive than ever. So who's leading the race?.
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Hands-on Review: Super Lucky's Tale platforms jumps onto the Xbox One

Sat, 11th Nov 2017
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Super Lucky's Tale is the newest platform game to be released on the Xbox One. Unlike Cuphead however, this game is easier to play.
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Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
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Exclusive interview: Nlyte CMO asserts data centre future is hybrid

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview at DCD Zettastructure, Mark Gaydos discussed the ever-evolving data centre industry and the implications for all involved.
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IT community asked to give a little - or a lot - in fundraising drive

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The Kiwi IT sector has a chance to give back to a man who has given much to the sector, with a fundraising drive for cancer treatment for David Downs.
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Enterprise demand for public cloud services drives accelerating growth

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Public cloud services adoption is accelerating as enterprises move larger strategic systems to SaaS and embrace PaaS and IaaS.
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1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.
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Hands-on Review: The final verdict on the Xbox One X console

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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The Xbox One X is the highly anticipated new 4K capable console from Microsoft. Is the new console worth the upgrade if you already own an Xbox One?.
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AWS remains 'in a league of its own' as cloud market booms 40%

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Amazon remains 'in a league of its own' as a cloud provider, despite the rapid growth of key competitors Microsoft, Google and Alibaba.
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Increase in multi-cloud strategies sees higher OpenStack adoption

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Surveys conducted by Cloudify, Heavy Reading, SDxCentral, SUSE and the OpenStack Foundation demonstrate growth of OpenStack adoption across industries.
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Disruption and digital transformation - highlights from Convergence

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Scott says New Zealand research shows that only 8% of companies are prioritising the transformation of products.
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Y Soft: Channel training needs to be about more than the product

Sat, 4th Nov 2017
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Y Soft says given the surge of digital transformation and cloud, vendors need to be looking at ways to add value to their channel partners.
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Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE seeks to eject MacBook Pro

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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Microsoft unveils the LTE-equipped Surface Pro, targeting mobile professionals and enterprises seeking a viable alternative to the MacBook Pro.
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Six things the security industry can expect from 2018

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The security industry gears up for 2018 with rising ransomware, Office 365 threats, and hybrid cloud adoption, predicts Barracuda Networks' Mark Lukie.
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Cisco taps ex-Microsoft talent for APJ vice-president role

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Cisco appoints Mark Phibbs, ex-Microsoft and Adobe veteran, as VP of marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive digital transformation efforts.
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Microsoft financial growth driven by cloud revenue

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Microsoft outshines expectations with annual cloud revenue hitting USD $20.4 billion, contributing to a 12% increase in total quarterly revenue.
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Unboxing the new Xbox One X

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Xbox New Zealand has been kind enough to allow us to play on the new Xbox One X video game console coming out this November. Here is our unboxing.
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Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
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Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Microsoft's research team has developed tools to teach kids how to code within the context of Minecraft, making learning more engaging and fun.