Microsoft stories - Page 159
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.
Hands-on with the Xbox One X version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
The biggest PC game out right now is now available on Xbox One and Xbox One X. Does this console port live up to the hype?.
Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.
Microsoft helps data center company ramp up sales and customer engagement
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Park Place Technologies joins forces with Microsoft to drive digital transformation across its global sales and service operations.
The Microsoft Surface range will change the way your office works
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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personal computing devices
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surface
I recently had the opportunity to attend Microsoft New Zealand's Surface event and get hands-on with the latest and greatest enterprise technology...
Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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personal computing devices
When it comes to the cloud, companies and organisations have become more comfortable with running critical business workloads there.
Report: The importance of low-code apps in the age of digital transformation
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The availability of a variety of cloud application development services is reducing the complexity of delivering applications.
Microsoft EM+S: Evolution or Revolution?
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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public cloud
One part of Microsoft 365, the EM+S component has matured rapidly and now I believe it has reached a tipping point.
Equinix connects global data centers to create inter-metro connectivity fabric
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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cx
Any Equinix customer will be able to request connections to any of the more than 1,000 participants on ECX Fabric today.
Microsoft, ESET & law enforcement disrupt Gamarue botnet
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft, ESET, the FBI, Interpol, Europol and other security stakeholders have collectively dismantled a major botnet operation known as Gamarue.
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft is disrupting New Zealand's IT services sector, challenging traditional firms like Spark and Datacom, as cloud solutions gain traction.
Cruise ships, cloudifying apps & IoT: An exclusive interview with an Azure Stack expert
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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iot
Microsoft's Azure Stack allows cruise ships and other remote locations to process IoT data locally, without relying on the public cloud.
Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Microsoft is launching a new Azure service that aims to meet the geospatial needs enterprise customers that use location data.
IDC: Personal Computing Device market continues to decline
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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notebook
The analyst says global shipments of PCD devices are expected to decline 2.7% year over year in 2017, however, all is not lost.
Amazon Web Services vs. Azure
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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microsoft
Apparently, AWS deploys about 200,000 updates each month so we are never short of new innovations to work with.
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.
Microsoft NZ appoints new enterprise channel manager
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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channel manager
Emma Barrett will be responsible for nurturing the Microsoft partners’ seller network by building co-sell partnerships.
HPE & ABB partnership sees operational & information technology meet
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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iot
The announcement was made at HPE's Discover event today and the new duo assert it will be revolutionary for industrial plants and data centres.
Microsoft and SAP join forces in the cloud
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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public cloud
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cloud services
Microsoft and SAP unite to offer integrated cloud solutions, aiming to transform enterprise digital landscapes with SAP S/4HANA running on Microsoft Azure.
HPE’s cloud ecosystem marketplace now the world's largest
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cloud services
HPE’s Cloud28+ marketplace has become the world's largest cloud ecosystem, featuring over 570 partners and close to 20,000 available services.
CT4 moves into NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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dr
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daas
CT4 begins leveraging NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center to enhance its cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost connectivity and expand services in Australia.