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Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis
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Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis

Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation
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Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up
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Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up

Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
TechEd LIVE Keynote: “Time horizon for technology is changing”
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TechEd LIVE Keynote: “Time horizon for technology is changing”

Kickstarting TechEd NZ 2014 in front of a jam-packed Vector Arena, one of Microsoft's leading Azure experts addressed the Kiwi market with a simple message….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2014
VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...
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VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...

VMob disrupts mobile marketing with its innovative use of Microsoft Azure, defying conventional partner expectations and gaining global recognition.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014
NewLease replaces the late Doug Tutus.. names new CEO
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NewLease replaces the late Doug Tutus.. names new CEO

Dominic O'Hanlon becomes CEO of cloud provider NewLease, following the death of co-founder Doug Tutus in February.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
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Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?

Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
Microsoft NZ counts down to a Kiwi cloud with Windows Server 2003 EOS...
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Microsoft NZ counts down to a Kiwi cloud with Windows Server 2003 EOS...

Microsoft has announced the one-year countdown for the end-of-support date for Windows Server 2003, forcing organisations to migrate their servers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Gartner: Microsoft turns the 'Scope on SaaS...
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Gartner: Microsoft turns the 'Scope on SaaS...

Microsoft launches a tool to tackle the surge of ungoverned SaaS apps in businesses, promising enhanced control and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
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Expert view: Apple / IBM deal

Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Barracuda launches 'flexible' Virtual License Portability
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Barracuda launches 'flexible' Virtual License Portability

Barracuda Networks unveils virtual license portability, allowing customers to transfer licenses between different virtual platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014
Microsoft sure of Azure momentum with new Certified program
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Microsoft sure of Azure momentum with new Certified program

Microsoft Azure's partner momentum is at an all-time high, with over 57% of Fortune 500 companies using the cloud platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
Microsoft drives four-frontal assault on Partner program
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Microsoft drives four-frontal assault on Partner program

Microsoft kicked off Worldwide Partner Conference with plans to revamp the company's partner program, revealing four new incentives for partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Countdown to TechEd NZ 2014 begins...
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Countdown to TechEd NZ 2014 begins...

The largest IT conference in the country, TechEd New Zealand, is back - returning for the 19th year in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014
It's a wireless world...
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It's a wireless world...

Wireless tech could revolutionise managed services, experts discuss the shift towards cloud-based solutions and virtual controllers.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...
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Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...

Microsoft's annual TechEd New Zealand IT conference to feature insights into cloud, mobile and advanced device interaction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Sky's the limit as Microsoft reveals cloud-first partner strategy...
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Sky's the limit as Microsoft reveals cloud-first partner strategy...

Some 16,000 attendees, 75 plus Kiwi partners and one very clear message from Microsoft - let's win together in a mobile-first, cloud-first world.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014
Microsoft takes channel leap of faith with empowering Office 365 plans
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Microsoft takes channel leap of faith with empowering Office 365 plans

Microsoft embarks on a groundbreaking shift with Office 365, aiming to revolutionize the channel partners' role and customer engagement.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014