Microsoft stories - Page 220
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.
Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.
Equinix deploys Azure ExpressRoute into Melbourne data centre
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Global interconnection company Equinix has today announced it has deployed Azure ExpressRoute into its Melbourne data centre, ME1.
Asia Pacific region leader of the pack as CRM market grows
Wed, 20th May 2015
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The worldwide customer relationship management (CRM) software market has gained momentum, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing the fastest growth.
Kiwi online ticketing platform sings Azure praises
Wed, 20th May 2015
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NZ-based ticketing platform iTICKET is readying itself for a new phase of growth after migrateing to Microsoft’s Azure datacentres in Australia.
Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.
Microsoft backs IT professionals
Tue, 19th May 2015
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In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.
New Zealanders: Be smarter with your data
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Australiasian Consumer Fraud Week starts today, with the aim of raising awareness about scammers and encouraging NZers to be smarter with their data.
Datacom invests in Kiwi students
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Datacom has announced the winner of this year’s Datacom Imagine Cup Scholarship is Rhea Babbar, a University of Auckland student.
Windows 10 editions: What you need to know
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.
New Windows 10 editions include Education platform
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Microsoft announces suite of new products for Windows 10, including specialised Education platform. Upgrade available for qualifying devices.
Distribution Central cloud offering making resellers ‘heroes’ again
Thu, 14th May 2015
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Distribution Central will launch its revamped DC CloudSelect Marketplace next Monday, promising potential revenue gains for resellers.
How IoT is shaping business in the Asia Pacific region
Wed, 13th May 2015
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing and the Asia-Pacific region is leading the way, according to Microsoft and Advantech.
Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.
AudioCodes launches Skype for Business solution
Fri, 8th May 2015
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AudioCodes says its multi-year global expertise in large scale Microsoft unified communications deployments brings unparalleled value to its partners.
Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland
Fri, 8th May 2015
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Microsoft's Build developer conference is coming to Auckland on May 30 as part of the event's first ever global tour.
Veeam: Fighting is futile, resellers must embrace cloud
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Fighting the surge towards cloud is futile and resellers must instead quickly begin embracing the new business model says a visiting expert.
Exeed and Dicker Data join Ingram Micro in Microsoft cloud
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Exeed and Dicker Data have joined Ingram Micro in Microsoft's cloud solution provider programme, taking the offering to Kiwi resellers.
Trio of trends changing security play
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Cloud security's paradigm shift, with API-driven visibility and infrastructure-as-a-service, as echoed by Trend Micro's Justin Foster.
Microsoft joins cybersecurity party
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.
Distribution Central goes live with new cloud offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Distribution Central's CloudSelect Marketplace launches, with the distributor promising a solution for cloud-born challenges resellers are facing.