Microsoft stories - Page 88
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.
Creating space for connections and collaboration
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
As time continues, expect to see more engagement with Microsoft Teams and more impactful usage for the application by first-line workers.
Accenture launches Microsoft practice in New Zealand
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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accenture
Accenture New Zealand has launched a Microsoft practice to provide local businesses with global expertise and technology consulting services.
New Microsoft Teams integrations drive deeper enterprise collaboration
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Fuze has announced expanded Microsoft Teams integrations enabling more seamless and efficient workflows between Fuze and Teams users.
BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.
GSBN blockchain platform goes live, built in collaboration with Oracle, Microsoft and Alibaba Cloud
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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public cloud
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blockchain
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iaas
Global Shipping Business Network's blockchain platform has officially gone live to accelerate digital transformation in the global trade sector.
Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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Microsoft partners with Australian Institute for Machine Learning to explore advanced cloud computing, AI, computer vision and machine learning in space.
Mobile Mentor: From smartphone mentoring to Microsoft Partner of the Year
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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digital transformation
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edr
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personal computing devices
Mobile Mentor managing director Randall Cameron says the company’s success has been to move with the technology as it changes.
Katana Technologies and Orca Security form partnership with eye on compliance
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
The partnership will enrich Katana Technologies’ public cloud visibility, with a primary aim to improve compliance on its IT service offerings.
Kiwi company DEFEND achieves world first with Microsoft
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
New Zealand cybersecurity provider DEFEND is the first company worldwide to achieve all four Microsoft Advanced Specialisations, including Cloud Security.
Qlik named as Challenger in Gartner MQ for Data Integration Tools for 6th consecutive year
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Acording to Qlik chief product officer James Fisher, the company’s data integration platform helps to create, automate and manage analytics data pipelines.
DDLS expands into NZ with $17m acquisition of Auldhouse
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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it training
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auldhouse
Australia's largest ICT training provider has acquired its New Zealand counterpart in a deal with $17 million.
Bad bots make up 40% of all traffic - the increase of automated attacks
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report reveals that bad bots make up almost 40% of internet traffic, emphasizing the need to detect and block these malicious bots.
Hootsuite deepens partnership with Microsoft Teams
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
The deepening of Hootsuite and Microsoft's alliance will enable brands to extend their reach through employee networks.
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.
Intergen selected to drive Microsoft Azure growth across NZ
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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public cloud
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The two companies have signed a three-year partnership, which will enable Intergen to identify current and potential customers for the Azure platform.
Microsoft gears up for Windows 11 launch from 5th October
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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personal computing devices
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operating systems
Microsoft announces October 5 as the launch date for Windows 11, which will be a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs.
Accenture and Avanade named Leaders in IDC Microsoft implementation assessment
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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avanade
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Because of the tight integration between Accenture and Avanade’s capabilities for Microsoft services, the two companies were evaluated as a single entity.
Databricks officially valued at $38 billion following latest funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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data lake
Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.
New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
Microsoft partners with KPMG New Zealand - building on global $5 billion alliance
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft New Zealand has announced a local partnership with KPMG New Zealand, boosting innovation and digital transformation.