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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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The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
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Exeed's early cloud adoption reaps benefits for distie and resellers alike

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Five years on from its first foray into cloud, Exeed – and its resellers – are reaping the returns of the early investment, with 50% per annum growth.
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Protecting your client's digital assets in the public cloud

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains how Fortinet's security fabric protects your client's public cloud-based and in-house digital assets.
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Veeam channel boss talks renewed vertical focus, investments and visibility

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Veeam's new channel chief Belinda Jurisic embarks on ANZ partner road trip, pledging increased support and sector focus.
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What the channel needs to know about cloud security

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Cloud computing fundamentally changes how we think about cyber security. Trend Micro's Peter Hewett outlines what that means for resellers.
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Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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​Cloud service providers need to step up their game when it comes to aligning IT and business requirements for customers, according to a new survey.
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NZ company Information Leadership wins govt. partner award

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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The company operates nationwide in local and central government, as well as in science, health and commercial sectors.
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Perfect storm warning: Look out for dramatic storage changes

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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This year will see the perfect storm across the storage industry, says ioFabric's Greg Wyman. He outlines why and what it means for the market.
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Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
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Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.
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French company fuels Aussie digital transformation with Microsoft

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Sodexo's digital transformation in Australia is set to revolutionize its services, saving clients tens of millions of dollars.
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Microsoft signs multi-year deal with Porsche to feature in Forza franchise

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Porsche and Microsoft have signed a multi-year deal so the car company can feature its cars in many Forza video games in the near future.
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Microsoft crowns best two education partners

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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New Era IT and pcMedia hailed as top education partners at Microsoft's NZ awards for their exemplary ICT services to schools.
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Photo Gallery: Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2017

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The Kiwi channel turned out in force last night for a night of glamour, glitz, awards and networking at Microsoft's New Zealand Partner Awards.
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Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are...

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The channel turned out for last night's 10th annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, with plenty of new categories, new winners - and familiar faces.
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Microsoft to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft's first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.
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It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
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Avanade: How to approach IT modernisation

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Avanade research highlights IT modernisation as a catalyst for 14% revenue increase and operational cost reduction.
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First official details have been posted about Microsoft's Project Xbox Scorpio console

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has finally spilled the beans on the Xbox Scorpio console that will be out later this year. The first specs have been revealed.
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Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.