Microsoft stories - Page 215
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 releases its Advanced Threat Analytics
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Microsoft's Advanced Threat Analytics is now generally available, aiming to help detect suspicious user and entity activities.

KPMG NZ earns global Microsoft partner recognition
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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KPMG New Zealand joins the elite, earning a spot in Microsoft's Dynamics Inner Circle for exceptional sales and innovation.

Microsoft Australia Partner Awards - the winners
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Last night’s awards showcased partners delivering innovative solutions and services to customers, with many embracing Microsoft’s cloud solutions.

Microsoft names winning Australian partners
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Microsoft has kicked off its Australian Partner Conference presenting awards to a range of Australian partners.

Xbox One Elite console bundle announced by Microsoft
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One Elite bundle; includes 1TB SSHD and customisable controller, launching November 6 for hardcore gamers.

New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.

Equinix adds Kloud to channel partner roster
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Equinix bolsters cloud capabilities by adding Aussie partner Kloud to their global channel program, enhancing hybrid infrastructure support.

'Watershed' year sees Empired break all financial records
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Empired has continued its rapid climb reporting record financials for FY15, including 94% increases in revenue and EBITDA and a 135% NPAT increase.

NextDC eyes up new facilities as revenue climbs
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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NextDC set to boost Aust. presence with new Brisbane and Melbourne sites as revenue leaps to $60.8m, offsetting a $10.3m annual loss.

Westcon - the one source for leading converged infrastructure in NZ
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Kiwi resellers are being given a chance to get even more successful as Westcon ramps up its converged infrastructure push with FlexPod.

Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.

Good old fashioned IT reseller values – RealIT
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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RealIT revives classic IT reseller values, blending stellar customer service with modern offerings in VoIP and web development.

Microsoft Office 365 surges past Salesforce, named top enterprise app
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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When it comes to popular apps, the Okta report shows Microsoft Office 365 has rapidly become the most deployed application worldwide.

The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.

Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Advisor to it cloud solution provider plan locally helping resellers keep hold of customers.

MapR heads to AWS, offers up new reseller opportunities
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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MapR has taken all three editions of its distribution for Apache Hadoop to Amazon Web Services giving partners more options in selling the offering.

Apple gains market share in slowing smartphone market
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Apple has made up ground on Samsung and Android has faltered in the latest mobile phone report from Gartner - but where is Microsoft?.

Fujitsu brings hybrid cloud solution to NZ via Azure
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Fujitsu teams up with Microsoft Azure to launch new Hybrid Cloud Services in New Zealand, allowing customers to choose public and private cloud options.

Calling all Kiwi Channel, Microsoft Partner Connect event soon
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Microsoft’s 2015 Partner Connect event is coming soon to New Zealand, proving 2,300 Kiwi partners with insight into how they can be successful.

Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.