Microsoft stories - Page 204
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.
From servers to DNA - is this the future of data storage?
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
A new technique could shrink the space needed to store digital data that today would fill a small shopping complex down to the size of a sugar cube.
Exclusive case study: Distributed Internet Exchanges go mainstream with the latest DCI platforms
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
This study explores how high capacity, small footprint and easy-to-use devices are revolutionising the data center interconnect market.
Aussie company experiences win with Riverbed joint solution
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Australian packaging company, Visy, is using a joint solution from Riverbed and Microsoft to improve its IT infrastructure and capabilities.
Ricoh inks Microsoft deal
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Ricoh is looking to strengthen its cloud and IT services offering by inking a deal to become a Microsoft reseller.
133-year-old Raine & Horne embraces cloud with Office 365
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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Real estate giant Raine & Horne has deployed Office 365 across its national and international operations, as begins its digital transformation.
Gears of War 4 release date shoots out
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft is proud to announce today the official release date for Gears of War 4 on Xbox One. There will also be a beta happening later this month.
Community care organisation calls on Wardy IT Solutions and Power BI
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Sundale has harnessed Microsoft's Power BI to achieve improved resource management, real-time reporting and increased productivity thanks to Wardy IT.
Leading NAS vendor transforms on-premise storage solutions
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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storage
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smb
In recent years, cloud services have opened up countless new possibilities for businesses’ IT deployment strategies.
Fusion5: New Zealand’s new leading CRM partner?
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
Fusion5, recently crowned Customer Relationship Management Partner of the Year by Microsoft New Zealand, solidifies its position as a top CRM contender.
Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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blockchain
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defi
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Will you ride the tide of data, or drown in protection gaps?
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
A lack of robust backup and recovery tech is hindering adoption of distributed, scale-out databases and cloud databases, a new survey has found.
Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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avaya
A new report says network infrastructure vendors are sacrificing deployment opportunities for the more lucrative professional services.
IT scalability on demand: Pay-per-use arrives in the data center
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Data centres adapt with pay-per-use models, blending flexibility with on-demand IT scalability to meet the modern enterprise needs.
How can you take advantage of public cloud object-based storage?
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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storage
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public cloud
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personal computing devices
It’s almost a given that you’ve had cloud service providers and vendors flooding your inbox with emails about object-based storage. So what is it?.
How the channel can turn converged stacks into converged sales
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Offering integrated cloud packages featuring your own services, is a fantastic opportunity for the channel says Trend Micro’s Indi Siriniwasa.
In pictures: Microsoft NZ Partner Awards 2016
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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winners
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partners
The ninth annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards kicked off last night and saw 22 awards presented to Kiwi partners.
Microsoft recognises Intergen as an 'exceptional' partner
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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intergen
IT services firm, Intergen, has won four awards at this year's Microsoft Partner awards for its work in data analytics, app development and more.
Exclusive: Microsoft charges ahead with Surface-powering wearable
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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retail
Microsoft has unveiled a new wearable that as well as tracking steps, can power up your Surface tablet using kinetic energy, reducing the power bills.
'Exciting new entrants' and old hands shine in Microsoft NZ 2016 Partner Awards
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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partner awards
It was a mix of old hands and newcomers taking out the awards at last night's Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, and the winners are...
Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.