Microsoft stories - Page 201
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.
Microsoft announces new Xbox One console and more in huge E3 2016 press conference
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft held its press conference at E3 2016 earlier today and it announced new Xbox One consoles and a whole lot more.
LinkedIn buy out: What are the experts saying?
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft's colossal purchase of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion has been the talk of the tech world this morning, so what are the experts saying?.
Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.
The future of productivity for business systems
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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intergen
Intergen's James Page heralds a 'productivity paradigm shift' in business systems, as smart tech reshapes our work future.
Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Avnet is ramping up its NZ investment with new staff, services offerings - including a cloud marketplace - and vendors as it seeks big growth locally.
Microsoft Renewals – the season for finding carrots in the cloud
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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analyst report
As cloud renewals approach, companies are urged to scrutinise Microsoft's From SA offer for Office 365, potentially cutting costs significantly.
Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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ESET discovers new version of DNS Unlocker with sneaky capabilities to re-configure DNS settings on victims' computers.
It's a record: Aussie partners win big at Microsoft partner awards
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Microsoft's Australian partners have shone bright at the announcement of the 2016 Partner of the Year awards, scooping up seven key awards.
Datacom takes out Microsoft Country Partner of the Year
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Datacom has taken top glory, being named Microsoft's New Zealand Country Partner of the Year, ahead of Microsoft Partner Conference.
Fujitsu inks Megaport data center deal
Tue, 31st May 2016
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The agreement kicks off with the installation of a Megaport point of presence in the Fujitsu Malaga (Perth), and North Ryde (Sydney) data centers.
Fujitsu signs WA reseller agreement with Megaport
Tue, 31st May 2016
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Fujitsu has signed on as a reseller for elastic interconnection provider Megaport, becoming the first to resell Megaport services in Western Australia.
Gartner's recognises Riverbed in latest Magic Quadrant report
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Riverbed leads in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for WAN optimisation for a stellar ninth year, cementing its dominance in the sector.
Citrix and Microsoft target joint customers with refreshed strategy
Fri, 27th May 2016
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virtualisation
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daas
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partner programmes
Citrix and Microsoft bolster their alliance with a focus on aiding joint customers to embrace cloud mobility and digital transformation.
Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.
Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?
Wed, 25th May 2016
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recruitment
Cloud computing and its associated technologies are booming in New Zealand, creating new challenges and opportunities for IT professionals.
Games with Gold June 2016 revealed plus Rocket League gets cross-play between PC/Xbox One
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Microsoft has announced two big things today. The Games with Gold June list has been revealed and cross play is available for Rocket League.
Microsoft ramps up push for greener data centers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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sustainability
Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
Pure Storage: Hybrid cloud offers golden opportunities for resellers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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All-flash is gaining new prominence as customers head to a true hybrid cloud approach, and it's opening the doors for new opportunities for resellers.
Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral product for improved application performance
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Riverbed’s SteelCentral upgrade leaps forward with enhanced cloud monitoring and diagnostics, sharpening application performance.
Surface commercial channel lead, take two, as Viet departs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Fred Viet is exiting as Microsoft Surface commercial channel lead, just three months after being appointed, with Brett Murray taking over the role.