Microsoft stories - Page 204
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.
Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Will you ride the tide of data, or drown in protection gaps?
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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A lack of robust backup and recovery tech is hindering adoption of distributed, scale-out databases and cloud databases, a new survey has found.
Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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A new report says network infrastructure vendors are sacrificing deployment opportunities for the more lucrative professional services.
IT scalability on demand: Pay-per-use arrives in the data center
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Data centres adapt with pay-per-use models, blending flexibility with on-demand IT scalability to meet the modern enterprise needs.
How can you take advantage of public cloud object-based storage?
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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It’s almost a given that you’ve had cloud service providers and vendors flooding your inbox with emails about object-based storage. So what is it?.
How the channel can turn converged stacks into converged sales
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Offering integrated cloud packages featuring your own services, is a fantastic opportunity for the channel says Trend Micro’s Indi Siriniwasa.
In pictures: Microsoft NZ Partner Awards 2016
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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The ninth annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards kicked off last night and saw 22 awards presented to Kiwi partners.
Microsoft recognises Intergen as an 'exceptional' partner
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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IT services firm, Intergen, has won four awards at this year's Microsoft Partner awards for its work in data analytics, app development and more.
Exclusive: Microsoft charges ahead with Surface-powering wearable
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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Microsoft has unveiled a new wearable that as well as tracking steps, can power up your Surface tablet using kinetic energy, reducing the power bills.
'Exciting new entrants' and old hands shine in Microsoft NZ 2016 Partner Awards
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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It was a mix of old hands and newcomers taking out the awards at last night's Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, and the winners are...
Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
Nintex harnesses Azure Japan data center for growth
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Nintex has signed on to deploy and operate its cloud-based services within Microsoft’s Azure Japan data center, to support increased cloud adoption.
Which projects are in the running at the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards?
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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With Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards just days away, we take a look at the projects garnering their creators a place on the coveted finalist list.
Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Veeam has launched its Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure offering, enabling on-premise migration or restoration to the cloud.
Impressive innovation at Microsoft’s Student Accelerator showcase
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
Under-penetrated verticals offering huge MDM potential; will Microsoft shake up EMM?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The Australian MDM market is offering growth and 'significant' opportunities for the channel, while there could be a shakeup ahead for the EMM market.
New release from Microsoft promises business benefits for enterprises
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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Microsoft's recently announced Dynamics AX is an enterprise-class business application architected to take full advantage of the cloud's resources.
Microsoft partners with Aussie startup Thred
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Microsoft is putting its might behind Aussie start-up Thred, which has been selected as a key start-up partner in the consumer and mobile space.