Microsoft stories - Page 187
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.
Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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computer science
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Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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developers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils a future shaped by digital transformation, advocating for developers to lead a 'new world' of tech.
Microsoft Asia signs up Kevin Wo as new Singapore managing director
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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it management
Microsoft has announced this week that Kevin Wo will be taking over from Jessica Tan as the company's new managing director for Singapore.
Exeed serves up BitTitan cloud services
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Exeed has added BitTitan's cloud services delivery and managed services automation to its cloud services offering.
Veeam claims 'new era for enterprise' as Availability Suite 9.5 launches
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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veeam
Veeam has released the latest version of its flagship Availability Suite, with the new offering including full integration with Windows Server 2016.
Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won’t replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digital education
Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.
AWS, Microsoft, IBM and Google dominating cloud but some tier twos are fighting back
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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paas
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Amazon is continuing to dominate the public IaaS and PaaS space, as quarterly cloud infrastructure service revenues top US$8 billion.
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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robots
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data science
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partner programmes
Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.
Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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digital education
Transforming learning for the digital era has been the top agenda at this year’s Bett Asia 2016 summit - here's some of their invaluable findings.
Synnex adds Kentico CMS and eCommerce solutions to portfolio
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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software development
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synnex
Synnex has signed a local distribution deal with CMS, eCommerce and online marketing platform vendor Kentico - with an added lure for resellers.
Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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cloud services
Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.
Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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concur
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excel
Growing businesses need to move away from spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for expense tracking, says Concur.
Protecting your clients in the clouds: Private, public and hybrid
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A look into how Fortinet's FortiGate firewalls can protect data and applications regardless of where they reside - cloud, in-house or a mix of both.
First ever Microsoft Surface Hub sold in NZ by Kiwi reseller Asnet
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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asnet technologies
Asnet sells first Microsoft Surface Hub in New Zealand, hosting exclusive launch event at new Wellington office.
VMware report: Decentralisation of IT spending is 'stressing' Australian business
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
VMWare's State of the Cloud Report has shown that decentralisation of IT spending is having a detrimental effect on Australian and global enterprises.
What will the Trump presidency mean for public cloud computing?
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
Trump's 'America first' stance raises questions about the future of US-dominated public cloud services as global dynamics shift.
‘Seriously delighted’ Ingram Micro NZ nabs exclusive Belkin distribution
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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microsoft azure
Belkin has gone exclusive with its New Zealand distribution, with Ingram Micro now the exclusive Kiwi distributor.
Microsoft successfully adapts to the cloud business model
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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it automation
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microsoft
Microsoft champions cloud stride, using AI to lift lifetime value, harnessing partnerships for full portfolio prowess.
Azure comes to Ingram Micro's local Cloud Marketplace
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Azure to its local Cloud Marketplaces, providing resellers with the opportunity to build a new Azure practice.