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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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Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.
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Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Growing businesses need to move away from spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for expense tracking, says Concur.
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New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
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Protecting your clients in the clouds: Private, public and hybrid

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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A look into how Fortinet's FortiGate firewalls can protect data and applications regardless of where they reside - cloud, in-house or a mix of both.
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First ever Microsoft Surface Hub sold in NZ by Kiwi reseller Asnet

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Asnet sells first Microsoft Surface Hub in New Zealand, hosting exclusive launch event at new Wellington office.
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VMware report: Decentralisation of IT spending is 'stressing' Australian business

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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VMWare's State of the Cloud Report has shown that decentralisation of IT spending is having a detrimental effect on Australian and global enterprises.
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What will the Trump presidency mean for public cloud computing?

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Trump's 'America first' stance raises questions about the future of US-dominated public cloud services as global dynamics shift.
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'Seriously delighted' Ingram Micro NZ nabs exclusive Belkin distribution

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Belkin has gone exclusive with its New Zealand distribution, with Ingram Micro now the exclusive Kiwi distributor.
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Microsoft successfully adapts to the cloud business model

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Microsoft champions cloud stride, using AI to lift lifetime value, harnessing partnerships for full portfolio prowess.
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Azure comes to Ingram Micro's local Cloud Marketplace

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Azure to its local Cloud Marketplaces, providing resellers with the opportunity to build a new Azure practice.
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Microsoft Teams - a workspace for those who 'don't do email'

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Transforming the way that work gets done means shifting from legacy industrial norms to modern digital processes and workflows.
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Exclusive: Microsoft NZ launches new unit to help partners build new business

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Microsoft NZ has launched a new unit designed to help Kiwi partners build new practices, providing additional revenue and differentiation.
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Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
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Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
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You're invited: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 – NZ EARTHQUAKE UPDATE

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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NZ's largest IT industry roadshow offers vendors a great opportunity to network and demonstrate their newest solutions, technologies and products.
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The Instillery Group scoops 'world first' Cloudability partnership for NZ & Pacific Islands

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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The Instillery Group partners with Cloudability to offer data-driven cloud cost management services in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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The many 'interesting' threat trends in ANZ and around the world

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Fortinet's global security strategist Derek Manky recently visited both Australia and New Zealand to talk all things cyber security.
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Kiwi developed app aims to improve healthcare with secure info sharing

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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A Kiwi developed app means clinicians will soon be able to safely share - and capture - confidential patient info on the go.
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Microsoft NZ on differentiation, IoT and digital transformation

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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A lack of differentiation by resellers is putting pressure on margins and profitability, says Microsoft NZ boss Barrie Sheers.
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Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.