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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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Slashed: Microsoft unveils Azure price cuts

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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As part of our continued commitment to deliver Azure to customers at the best possible prices, we're lowering prices on many of our most popular VMs.
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Commvault Data Platform releases new innovations for enhanced data value

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Commvault has released a number of new features for its Data Platform, with an emphasis on helping businesses get more value out of their data.
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It's never too late to hack the classroom

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Attendees were inspired by world-renowned education thought leaders like John Kao, founder and CEO of EdgeMakers.
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Who is Leap Motion and why should you care?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Leap Motion empowers virtual reality with intuitive hand-tracking tech, redefining interaction in the burgeoning VR landscape.
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Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.
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Arrow Electronics and Equinix introduce new hybrid cloud solution

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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According to the companies, hybrid cloud (the combination of public and private clouds) is rapidly becoming the standard enterprise deployment model.
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Hortonworks latest collab ups cloud innovation game for customers

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Hortonworks has partnered with Microsoft to update its Azure HDInsight Hadoop Cloud solution, providing faster query speeds and enhanced security.
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Microsoft forms new partnership to increase customer productivity

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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Microsoft and Workday have announced a global strategic partnership to expand business solutions for joint customers at the Ignite conference in Atlanta.
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STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
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New capabilities and a security makeover for Office 365

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Microsoft announces new security and compliance capabilities in Office 365, including advanced threat protection and threat intelligence.
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Ignite 2016: Move your business communication to Skype

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Over the past year we've been working on making the best experience for communicating with others, across all the devices you use for work.
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How to create better work habits and focus on what matters most

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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In addition to the capabilities that had been available in Delve Analytics, MyAnalytics will allow you to stay up-to-date with important contacts.
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PHOTO GALLERY: The ins and outs of Microsoft Ignite 2016

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Microsoft Ignite 2016 is currently being held in Atlanta - have a look at the photos we've taken so far of the major event.
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Top five benefits to partnering with ISVs

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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In this blog, we explore the top five benefits partners receive when integrating ISVs into their channel strategy.
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Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Microsoft teams up with Renault-Nissan Alliance to work on the new generation of connected driving & autonomous services, through Microsoft Azure.
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Microsoft delivers the power of Azure to data centers

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Microsoft unveils the availability of Azure Stack Technical Preview 2 at Ignite 2016, aimed at extending Azure to data centers.
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New Windows 10 and Office 365 features for the secure productive enterprise

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Information is abundant, experiences and data must easily move across multiple devices, and collaboration is critical as the workforce becomes global.
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Dicker Data lands exclusive Citrix distie deal

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Dicker Data named as sole distributor for Citrix CSP in New Zealand, aiming to provide best reseller cloud/SW coverage.
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Microsoft unveils innovative new operating system at Ignite 2016

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Microsoft Ignite Conference reveals new Windows Server 2016 with advanced security, datacenter & cloud-ready platform.
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Ignite 2016: Executive VP states Microsoft can make IT the hero within every company

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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At Ignite 2016, Microsoft executive VP Scott Guthrie spoke at length about the company's goal to empower every person and organisation on this planet.