Microsoft stories - Page 211
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.
First Xbox One backwards compatible games revealed
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Microsoft has released a list of the first Xbox One backwards compatible games, with 104 Xbox 360 games available from November 12th.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
Microsoft and Red Hat partner up for enterprise hybrid cloud
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft and Red Hat have partnered up to help enterprise customers embrace hybrid cloud by offering more flexibility in deploying Red Hat on Azure.
Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.
OneDrive storage slashing raises ire
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.
Trend Micro offers up Deep Security through Azure marketplace
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Trend Micro is offering its Deep Security product through Microsoft’s Azure marketplace after joining Microsoft’s Enterprise Cloud Alliance.
Surface Book and Band exclusive to Microsoft flagship store
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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surface
Microsoft’s newly announced Surface Book and new fitness wearable, Band 2, will be available exclusively through Microsoft’s Sydney flagship store.
Cloud provides savings, modern learning environment for Marlborough Boys'
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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cloud services
Marlborough Boys' College has netted savings of up to $100,000 in its first year after moving to the cloud and gained a modern learning environment.
Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Microsoft is removing unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 consumers and downgrading the free option - with no word yet on OneDrive for Business.
Eight Wire: Migrate your data, from anything to anywhere
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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planning
Eight Wire's Conductor product solves the headache of data migration between systems, supporting multiple formats and databases.
Microsoft ramps up Windows 10 upgrade push
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Microsoft is changing its approach to Windows 10 upgrades, with the vendor ‘re-categorising’ Windows 10 as a recommended update from early next year.
Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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analyst report
Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.
Azure Aussie data centres seeing 'significant' uptake
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
Microsoft is ramping up investment in its Australian Azure operations - and partner resources - on the back of 'significant' uptake.
Veeam accelerating partner cloud revenue opportunities with new offering
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Veeam launches managed backup portal for service providers saying the new offering accelerates cloud revenue opportunities for partners.
HP calls it quits in public cloud battle
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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cloud services
HP is shutting down its Helion public cloud platform, bowing out of the market which had seen it going head to head with AWS, Microsoft and Google.
Armageddon Expo 2015 was another successful event
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Armageddon 2015 Expo was another successful event bringing out the best in gaming, comics and other geek culture.
Does Xbox One exclusive Halo 5: Guardians live up to the hype?
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians dazzles on Xbox One, delivering fast, fluid gameplay and stunning visuals in a worthy series sequel.
Specialist Windows 10 training for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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With Windows 10 landing, Auldhouse Computer Training is offering NZ businesses training courses to help their staff master the new operating system.
Microsoft signs cloud deal with NSW Government
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Microsoft cloud, mobility and collaborative solutions are being made available to NSW Government departments in one of the largest deals of its kind.
Apache Drill 1.2 and quick start offering come to MapR
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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MapR launches self-storage data exploration and Apache Drill 1.2 on MapR Distribution, heralding the moves as a big boost for customers and channel.