Microsoft stories - Page 114
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.
Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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edge computing
Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.
McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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McAfee has introduced an MVISION Cloud update enhancing encryption in Microsoft Teams, boosting secure data sharing and collaboration as remote work surges.
Commvault and NetApp launch brand new backup, data protection solution
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Commvault and NetApp unveil a comprehensive solution to enhance data protection and rapid recovery for critical systems in hybrid cloud environments.
Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
Equinix and GIC launch US$1B partnership to build Japanese data centres
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
Equinix & GIC's $1bn venture to build xScale data centers in Japan, enhancing connectivity for hyperscale firms.
What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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COVID-19 pushes organisations to embrace remote work with Microsoft Office 365 deployments, but key considerations must not be overlooked.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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iaas
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Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
Zero-touch provisioning eliminates manual device prep in remote working age
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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Zero-touch provisioning ends the IT headache of device setup by automatically configuring laptops for remote workers, saving time and USD $250 per device.
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edge computing
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iaas
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multi-cloud
The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Based in Melbourne, Farrokhnia will be responsible for developing the Zscaler channel in line with the company’s growth strategies.
Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.
Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
Nintex launches major updates, brings RPA bots to more businesses
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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Nintex has launched major updates to its Nintex Workflow Cloud, including robotic process automation (RPA) bots and improved workflow tools.
Talend and Databricks extend partnership with deeper integrations
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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data lake
Talend expands partnership with Databricks to enhance data integration, quality, and governance for machine learning workloads.