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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.
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All the MS Teams news from Ignite
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Teams is undergoing a major overhaul with new features, integrations and capabilities. Plus a new Teams certification and improved developer tools.
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Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Microsoft has introduced the Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise, aiming to revolutionise workforce productivity with customisable AI assistance.
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Surface Hub sleeker sequel set to ship in 2019
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Surface Hub 2S was built for customers who want the original Surface Hub experience in a lighter, thinner, more vibrant design.
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Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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The driving force behind powerful AI applications is data – and getting the most out of AI requires a modern data estate.
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Overview of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy
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Microsoft's AI focus: strategy over product names, with a 8,000-strong engineering force shaping its core ethos.
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Cohesity enhances integration with Microsoft solutions
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Cohesity unveils new integrations with Microsoft's solutions, enabling robust data protection and hybrid cloud disaster recovery for enterprise customers.
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Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.
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Rackspace becomes Google Cloud’s first ANZ MSP
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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As Google Cloud’s popularity has been steadily climbing across the region, Google has named their first ANZ MSP.
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New AI and mixed reality business applications for Dynamics 365
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft has announced the upcoming availability of new Dynamics 365 AI applications and their first mixed reality business applications.
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How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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At Ignite 2018, Microsoft unveiled initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and democratise AI. New tools aim to cut breaches thirtyfold and ease secure logins.
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Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.
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Microsoft improves Search function, making it more intuitive and integrated
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft expands its AI-powered search, integrating Bing with Office 365 for a more cohesive data search experience.
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New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.
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Azure used to ‘learn’ when epilepsy patients will have a seizure
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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A new project is using data analytics and machine learning to predict when a patient will have a seizure and warn them in advance.
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Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Seeing past the complexity of a cloud-based future
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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The complexity of cloud environments is making it increasingly difficult for IT teams to manage user experience and optimize digital performance.
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Solving the storage dilemma with open source storage
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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Business IT is facing storage growth that’s exceeding even the highest estimates, and there’s no sign of it slowing down anytime soon.
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Microsoft picks Veritec to operate modernisation factory for AU fed govts
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Veritec to run Microsoft's Modernisation Factory for Australian government and critical infrastructure, accelerating Azure migration and digital transformation.
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Orange reveals goal to become global player in multi-cloud services
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Fresh off its acquisition of Basefarm, the France-based integrated comms provider is looking to make waves around the world in multi-cloud services.
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You’re invited: Breaking down the Windows Server 2019 updates
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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The webinar will be held a week after Microsoft Ignite, so it will cover the complete feature set included in the full release.