Microsoft stories - Page 147
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.
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.
Microsoft ignites TechEd NZ conference with name change
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft's TechEd NZ evolves into Ignite, promising an unprecedented speaker roster to mark its 20th year and align with a global vision.
Microsoft asks: Is technology hindering or helping education?
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft explores whether technology is hinder or help education at event in Auckland. New research suggests it can do both.
Windows Server 2003 EOS potential cash cow for resellers
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Server 2003 EoS is more than just a server upgrade opportunity, with upgrade potential beyond the server and the chance to be that 'trusted advisor'.
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers ‘lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.
Ingram Micro's Microsoft CSP play; global financials
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations among first in Asia Pacific to kick off with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider programme.
Young Kiwi snapped up for Microsoft APAC role
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Marianne Ma, a 25 year old Microsoft New Zealand employee, has taken on the leadership role of Microsoft APAC business manager.
Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003’s EoS looms
Mon, 4th May 2015
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As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 software development kits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Microsoft has revealed new features in Windows 10 and unveiled a set of software development kits to help developers create apps for the platform.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Skype for Business is Microsoft’s answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
IBM leader of the pack for cloud hosting
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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IBM is mostly likely to be win significant cloud hosting projects, according to a 451 research survey of almost 2,000 enterprise cloud users.
Halo 5: Guardians cover art revealed
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians' cover teases an epic clash between Master Chief and Spartan Locke, with Spartan Fireteams set to join the fray.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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cloud services
Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob’s sales, marketing and product development programme.
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
Cloud security: What enterprises of today require
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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CipherCloud, the cloud visibility and data protection provider, has released market research focusing on top security requirements of businesses today.
Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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Unisys has announced a new application that enables users of the ServiceNow platform to automate provisioning of IT resources on Microsoft Azure.