Microsoft stories - Page 123
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.
Shavlik releases security software in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Shavlik Protect now available on Microsoft Azure, allowing users to install patch management in under one minute.
Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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Microsoft bolsters System Centre and OMS application management across hetrogenous OS' and multiple environments with BlueStripe acquisition.
Microsoft: Look beyond Win 10 upgrade for the money
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Microsoft admits Windows 10 upgrades won't be a gold mine for resellers, but says there is money to be made outside of the actual upgrade.
NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Virsae, the Auckland-based cloud services provider, is looking to raise $3 million from equity investors to accelerate growth internationally.
Good Technology updates email application for a mobile world
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Good Technology has updated its Good Work secure email app to allow users to work with Microsoft Office document attachments from within their email.
Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.
Microsoft backs IT professionals
Tue, 19th May 2015
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In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.
Distribution Central cloud offering making resellers 'heroes' again
Thu, 14th May 2015
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Distribution Central will launch its revamped DC CloudSelect Marketplace next Monday, promising potential revenue gains for resellers.
Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.
AudioCodes launches Skype for Business solution
Fri, 8th May 2015
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AudioCodes says its multi-year global expertise in large scale Microsoft unified communications deployments brings unparalleled value to its partners.
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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cloud services
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers 'lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Skype for Business is Microsoft's answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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cloud services
Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
Cloud security: What enterprises of today require
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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CipherCloud, the cloud visibility and data protection provider, has released market research focusing on top security requirements of businesses today.
Microsoft finalises acquisition of Revolution Analytics
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Microsoft has officially closed an acquisition agreement with Revolution Analytics, the statistical software company behind the open source software R.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.
Polycom singles out top partners with excellence awards
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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The winners of Polycom's 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards includes Dimension Data, Telstra Corporation Limited and Microsoft.