Microsoft stories - Page 167
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.
Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.
HPE launches Cloud28+ initiative in APAC
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
HPE says the initiative provides a one-stop-shop for cloud services, helping customers attain the right mix of hybrid IT requirements.
mLab announces hosted MongoDB support for all AWS regions
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
mLab expands its fully managed cloud database service to all AWS EC2 regions, allowing it to better serve businesses internationally.
Microsoft announces special Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition and more at Gamescom 2017
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft announced a ton of things earlier today at Gamescom 2017. This includes a special version of both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan outlines the ‘massive’ AI opportunity for resellers
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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uc
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martech
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ai
Local integrators and resellers are yet to fully capitalise on the AI opportunity - and it's a 'massive' opportunity says Frost & Sullivan.
Public cloud subscription growth driving Rhipe revenues
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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private cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
Demand is moving from private cloud to public cloud, with Rhipe reaping the benefits in its latest financials.
Gartner hype cycle outlines the technologies for workforce digital dexterity
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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uc
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digital signage
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data analytics
Augmented data discovery, personal analytics, conversational UI and virtual assistants - welcome to the digital workplace of the - near - future.
Exclusive: Veeam focuses on flexibility for Availability Suite v10
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Veeam’s Nathan Steiner talks about what its partnerships mean for its Australian and New Zealand service providers.
Xero announces new integration with Microsoft Outlook
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
Xero’s new add-in will allow practices using Microsoft Outlook to save emails featuring pertinent information and attachments to a client record.
Freshworks makes new position to bring in ex Akamai managing director
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Freshworks has announced the appointment of SIdharth Malik to the specially created position of chief revenue officer.
The Kiwi connection to Microsoft's new Canberra cloud regions
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
These two new regions in Canberra will complement Microsoft’s existing cloud services currently delivered from Sydney and Melbourne.
Equinix opens new $32 million data center in Hong Kong
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix to bolster Hong Kong's digital transformation with a $32m state-of-the-art data centre, aiding local innovation and growth.
Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.
Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
We discuss how this announcement is significant for the public sector, and how it marks the beginning of a strong partnership.
SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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public cloud
The benefits of cloud storage are obvious, but large data volumes can present significant challenges - SwiftStack have provided some simple steps.
Less than half of Malaysians confident about public cloud security
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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public cloud
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cloud security
Less than half of Malaysians are confident about moving to public cloud, even though they trust the service more than they did five years ago.
Telstra subsidiary snaps up Microsoft technical evangelist
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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amazon
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telstra
Prior to joining Ooyala, Cath worked for both Microsoft and Amazon as a senior technical evangelist and solutions architect, respectively.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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blockchain
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open source
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healthtech
Microsoft's new Coco Framework aims to boost blockchain in business, offering high-speed transactions and robust security.
Cloud security startup RedLock debuts channel program
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Cloud infrastructure security company RedLock has launched its first partner program as the startup seeks to drive all its sales via the channel.