Microsoft stories - Page 149
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.
IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
IBM is set to acquire Red Hat for USD $34 billion, marking a transformative move in the cloud market, positioning IBM as the leading hybrid cloud provider.
Dispelling the myths of public cloud
Sun, 28th Oct 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Paul Blore discusses some of the primary considerations when it comes to the question of public vs. private cloud.
Big 5 cloud providers tighten stranglehold on market
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
While the market is seeing strong growth, it's coming at the expense of small-to-medium sized cloud operators.
Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
The increase only affects commercial online services priced in New Zealand dollars and is limited to cloud products only.
Positive results for Microsoft, but Azure growth slows
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft has released its latest financial results, and albeit one disappointment it’s good news for shareholders.
Ditch the risk: How to deploy O365 without any 'oh no' moments
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Microsoft Office 365 risks can quickly turn O365 into an ‘oh no’ moment for businesses, employees, and customers.
How NetApp aims to support every cloud, everywhere
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
NetApp announced new solutions that enable customers to deliver data-driven business outcomes for applications across hybrid cloud environments.
NAB and Microsoft show AI’s potential with cardless ATM concept
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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devops
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surveillance
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biometrics
Customers who opt into the service would be able to withdraw cash from an ATM using facial recognition technology and a PIN.
Modernising your ERP could unlock a potential goldmine
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Businesses with the wrong or outdated ERP systems are being deprived of insights and capabilities to drive their business forward.
This is the Octoverse: GitHub contributors by the numbers
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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martech
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apm
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low-code
Between 2017 and 2018 there has been a 44% jump in the number of organisations using GitHub across public and private repositories.
The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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ai
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microsoft
Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it’s not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
Ingram’s new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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biometrics
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram’s videos.
New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.
ManageEngine adds user behaviour analytics to ADAudit Plus
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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ueba
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microsoft
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manageengine
ManageEngine boosts IT security with UEBA tech in ADAudit Plus to thwart insider threats & slash false alarms.
Cloud adoption: How do Australia & New Zealand stack up?
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
Cloud adoption rates vary globally, with Australia and New Zealand leading the way, while Germany remains risk-averse.
Four big channel announcements from Commvault
Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Commvault unveils Command Centre, B-RaaS portfolio, expanded NetApp partnership, and new cloud-ready appliances at Commvault Go 2018.
SMBs cling to older PCs and hefty repair bills
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Small businesses clinging to older PCs face significant costs, with maintenance averaging NZD $4000 each. Updating could cut expenses and boost productivity.
HPE launches hybrid cloud tools for SMBs
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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microsoft
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cloud services
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hpe
HPE unveils new hybrid cloud tools tailored for SMBs, simplifying enterprise-level tech deployment for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
NEXTDC and Alibaba Cloud cosy up to open Asia for AU
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
NEXTDC partners with Alibaba Cloud to provide Australian firms access to China's largest public cloud, enhancing connectivity across Asia-Pacific.
Microsoft’s new project to bring gaming to the data centre
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.