Microsoft stories - Page 206
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.
Exeed encouraging resellers to embrace annuity services
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
#
microsoft
#
exeed
#
microsoft azure
Exeed is taking to the road to offer resellers practical sales tips on how to harness the full potential of cloud and annuity services.
Avnet serves up new cloud offering on back of Microsoft COSN inclusion
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
#
public cloud
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
Avnet has become the first distributor to join Microsoft's Cloud OS Network program in ANZ, offering up a host of benefits for resellers.
Microsoft brings Surface Pro 4 Type Cover to New Zealand
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
With a starting price of $299.95, the Type Cover can be pre-ordered from the Microsoft Store. From March 15, it will be available in-store nationwide.
Xbox One Quantum Break preview gameplay video
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
quantum computing
Microsoft was kind enough to invite us to play Quantum Break on Xbox One. From what we have played so far, the game is no average shooter.
Softsource launches Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
#
public cloud
#
iaas
#
dlp
Kiwi company Softsource has launched its next-gen IaaS offering, heralding Australasia's first Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre.
Citirix, HP and IBM lead the pack in storage visualisation market
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
#
storage
#
virtualisation
#
daas
The storage virtualisation market is highly competitive, but some vendors are standing out from the crowd. Technavio has identified the top six.
NTT Coms overhauls Enterprise Cloud for hybrid world
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
#
devops
#
hyperscale
#
iaas
NTT Communications has revamped its Enterprise Cloud offering, adding OpenStack and Cloud Foundry to 'accelerate digital transformation'.
Intergen celebrates six-time finalist status
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
#
healthtech
#
microsoft
#
intergen
Intergen is celebrating its long-running success with the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards after being named a finalist for six awards this year.
Microsoft NZ 2016 Awards: And the finalists are…
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
#
partner programmes
#
microsoft
#
partner awards
Microsoft has revealed the finalists in this year's hotly contested Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards. So who's in the running?.
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
microsoft
#
windows
Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Microsoft’s Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
#
saas
#
dr
#
hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
DRaaS booming as it becomes 'more than just recovery'
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
#
virtualisation
#
dr
#
hyperscale
New reports show dramatic growth ahead for disaster recovery-as-a-service, with one noting its no longer just about recovery for businesses.
Many Xbox One games now coming to Windows 10 PC
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
personal computing devices
Many former Xbox One exclusive games are now being released for Windows 10 PC. Microsoft wants both console and PC owners to feel happy.
The Digital Workplace Conference: Helping your business go digital
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
#
microsoft
#
sharepoint
#
sharethepoint
Over 500 attendees expected at Australia's premier Digital Workplace Conference, offering key insights into digital business transformation.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
#
microsoft
#
lightning lab
#
accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
IBM and VMware team up for hybrid cloud
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
#
virtualisation
#
hybrid cloud
#
it automation
IBM and VMware are teaming up to help drive enterprises into the cloud by enabling VMware customers to migrate data to IBM Cloud without modification.
March 2016 Games with Gold revealed for Xbox gamers
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
The March 2016 Games with Gold titles has now been officially revealed by Microsoft. There are more free games to play for Xbox LIVE Gold members.
Cloud Specialists, Microsoft and Telstra offer up $20k fund for innovative tech
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
microsoft
#
telstra
#
cloud specialists
Sydney IT provider Cloud Specialists has teamed up with Telstra and Microsoft to fund an innovative business technology solution based on Office 365.
Record revenue for Rhipe as cloud licensing momentum builds
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
microsoft
#
licensing
#
rhipe
Rhipe has racked up a record half year revenue of $69.5 million, bolstered by Microsoft CSP and other new programs.