Microsoft stories - Page 108
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.
Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube form global internet forum to combat terrorism and stop its spread on their platforms.
Enterprise architecture: Abacus 5.1 gets 3D visualisation & UI updates
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Avolution has released Abacus 5.1, offering new 3D data visualisation, faster processing, and icon libraries for executive reports.
Additional Microsoft services certified to handle 'sensitive' data
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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The ASD has formally certified 40 Microsoft Azure and Office 365 services for inclusion on its Certified Cloud Services List.
Catholic Education WA and University of Sunshine Coast make Microsoft moves
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft clocks up two more education wins with Catholic Education Western Australia and The University of the Sunshine Coast.
New GhostHook attack technique outsmarts Microsoft PatchGuard
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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CyberArk Labs researchers made the proof-of-concept last week, saying that GhostHook could be a major threat once attackers have control of devices.
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Microsoft’s Shanghai accelerator triples total valuation of 14 startups in four months
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Ten out of the 14 startups have received new rounds of funding for a total of 6.6 billion RMB, and one startup has gone public.
Inside NZ's 'ethical hacking' firm and its quest to make systems safer
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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New Zealand's first ethical hacking company warns of zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
Equinix achieves Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform status
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Equinix currently offers direct connections to Microsoft Azure via the Equinix Cloud Exchange in 20 locations around the world.
Dropbox and Microsoft Teaming up to deliver new integrations
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Dropbox’s new integrations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office 365 allow users to choose additional storage options.
IBM ceases Hadoop distribution and partners with Hortonworks
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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IBM has abandoned efforts to make a business of Hadoop distributions and mirrored Microsoft in making Hortonworks its supplying partner.
AMD launches EPYC data center processor series with the help of Baidu & Dell EMC
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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cloud services
AMD launches EPYC 7000 series, a new range of data center processors, with wide industry support from partners and customers.
A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft’s Global Skype Operations Framework
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Microsoft built SOF with the intention of creating a foundation for customers that will accelerate their Skype for Business Online journey.
Dropbox appoints former SurveyMonkey MD as ANZ country manager
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Former Microsoft, LinkedIn and SurveyMonkey heavyweight joins Dropbox to lead ANZ business into its next phase of growth.
Gartner: Apple top IT vendor, Google leapfrogs Microsoft and IBM
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Apple is leading the pack as the largest IT vendor in the world, according Gartner, with Google leapfrogging both Microsoft and IBM.
SMX rolls out email security for Office 365, Gmail & third party integration
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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SMX has launched its SMX email security suite for third-party cloud email services, meeting demand for improved email security.
Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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digital citizenship
Discover six transformative tips from educator Eileen Heller on skilfully embedding tech into teaching for dynamic, student-centred classrooms.
Kiwi company joins Microsoft and Associated Press to tell more data stories
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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NZ's Enlighten Designs pairs with AP and Microsoft to transform data journalism with innovative visual storytelling.
Tech Data extends reach as Microsoft Cloud Solution provider in Vietnam
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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Tech Data’s Technology Solutions business - formerly a division of Avnet - has become a Microsoft Solution provider in Vietnam.
A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.