Microsoft stories - Page 194
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.
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
Microsoft bolsters Australian Surface Hub partner lineup
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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surface hub
Dimension Data, Data#3, are among five new partners who will be deploying Surface Hub to Australian organisations.
Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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In the past, I’ve been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
Standout growth in digital services, Dynamics bolster Empired revenue
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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intergen
'Standout' growth across digital, Microsoft Dynamics and data insights, have bolstered Empired's revenue but not spared the company from a net loss.
Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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online safety
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.
Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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lenovo
Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft dynamics
Intergen lauded for joining Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite global network, spotlighting Kiwi excellence in tech services.
Base-2 celebrates 8 years and talks cloud
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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base 2
New Zealand IT provider Base-2 discusses the changes and challenges in the industry over the past 8 years, including the IT skills shortage.
Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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intel
Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.
Rhipe adds more than $8 million to revenue from Microsoft CSP
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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rhipe
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distributors
Rhipe has reported a 32% increase in revenue with the addition of Microsoft’s CSP program in Australia adding $8 million in revenue in its first year.
Microsoft announces it is releasing an 'Xbox Onesie'
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft is renowned for its line up of technology products, but today it has revealed its new product called the 'Xbox Onesie'.
OneNet signs on as Microsoft CSP, looks to expand cloud sales
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
This opens up massive opportunities for partners to package their solutions with Microsoft cloud offerings and provides a custom roadmap to the cloud.
Microsoft switches to monthly Windows 7, 8.1 and Server 2012 updates
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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windows
Microsoft is planning monthly rollout update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and users for all non-security related updates.
Brocade ensures an 'easy deploy' with its vADC solution
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Brocade announces vADC solution now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, making it easier for partners with multiple cloud strategies.
Intel debuts silicon photonics – the next BIG thing in data centers
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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intel
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copper network
Intel has announced that it has developed silicon photonics technology which will replace data center copper wires.
Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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public cloud
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iaas
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risk & compliance
When your customer wants IaaS, what’s a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.
Building Microsoft's hyper-scale cloud
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
As one of the largest cloud operators in the world, Microsoft’s hyper-scale workloads have changed the way we design and operate data centers.