Microsoft stories - Page 158
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.
Making the grade - comments from the MS Partner Award finalists
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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ChannelLife has rounded up comments from the recently announced finalists for the 2018 Microsoft Partner Awards.
Intergen recognised as Microsoft's NZ Partner of the Year
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Intergen wins Microsoft’s Country Partner of the Year for New Zealand, highlighting its exceptional customer solutions and strong partnership over 16 years.
Epicor aims to accelerate cloud ERP adoption via Microsoft Azure
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Epicor partners with Microsoft Azure to standardise cloud deployment of its ERP suites, aiming to accelerate digital transformation for global customers.
SAP boosts offerings with AI, ML and blockchain solutions
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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SAP has released a range of new products for the future of the enterprise, including expanding its cloud offerings and a new blockchain-aaS solution.
GlobalData says businesses must embrace AI or face extinction
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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If companies fail to make artificial intelligence a core competency within the next five years, they will face either stagnation or elimination.
Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.
Microsoft NZ unveils 2018 partner awards finalists
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Microsoft unveils NZ partner award finalists, focusing on customer-driven tech excellence. Ceremony set for June.
Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Ziften is now contributing macOS, Linux, and Windows support to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) advanced hunting project.
Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Microsoft agrees to acquire GitHub, creating a powerful alliance for developers and expanding Microsoft's tools and services.
What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Scale Computing's Jason Collier delves into the very hot topic of AI in data centres, including what organisations need to do moving forward.
Dynatrace announces a plan to tackle multi-cloud software challenges
Thu, 31st May 2018
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Management Zones automatically discovers environment information and delivers built-in, dynamic permission-based data access.
Veritas adds SaaS solutions for G Suite and Office 365
Thu, 31st May 2018
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The solutions aim to enhance data protection, backup and recovery, as well as data analysis and management for the environments.
Ziften enters Germany and Netherlands to disrupt cybersecurity markets
Wed, 30th May 2018
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cybersecurity
Ziften has expanded into European cybersecurity markets after announcing 2 major partnerships to carry its Microsoft Azure-powered endpoint solution.
Watch Xbox's E3 press conference at Australian and NZ cinemas this June
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Microsoft is giving a chance for gamers to watch Xbox's press conference on the big screen this year if you live in Australia and New Zealand.
PCCW Global to offer automated provisioning & routing with acquisition
Wed, 30th May 2018
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PCCW Global acquires Console Connect, enhancing its global telcom network with advanced software-defined solutions.
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
IM Showcase 18: VMware takes King of the Show!
Tue, 29th May 2018
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A quick photo tour of just some of the exhibitions on display at the Auckland edition of Showcase, including King of the Show - VMware.
Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
Tech Data invests in ANZ with new partner program & cloud marketplace
Thu, 24th May 2018
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Tech Data has shared the details of two major announcements designed to enable ANZ partners to build or grow their cloud offering.