Microsoft stories - Page 95
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.
Exclusive interview: Microsoft on whether AI is worth the hype
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Raghu Ramakrishnan, Microsoft CTO for data and AI talks about whether AI has the capacity to deliver on its promises.
Digital transformation to bring $9.6b to NZ GDP by 2021 - study
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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A Microsoft and IDC study predicts that 55% of New Zealand’s GDP will be derived from digital products or services by 2021.
Microsoft women file over 200 complaints of gender discrimination & sexual harassment
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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women in technology
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cloud services
New court documents reveal female Microsoft staff filed 238 complaints of gender discrimination and harassment in U.S-based tech roles between 2010-2016.
Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to ‘conference smartphone’
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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public cloud
Polycom has expanded its capabilities with Microsoft, AWS, Zoom and Bluejeans to the Trio, the ‘smartphone for the conference room’.
Microsoft: There’s no such thing as a typical ‘techie’
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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New Zealand is progressive in gender diversity, but still lags in tech industry gender equality. Action is needed.
No sign of slowing - Digital transformation will bring $45b to GDP by 2021
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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research
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A Microsoft and IDC study shows that digital transformation products and services will continue to bring in big numbers over the next four years.
Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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power / energy
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climate change
Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.
Big step forward for Singapore's solar energy market as Microsoft signs new deal
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
Microsoft says this is the first rooftop solar portfolio in the country focused on serving data center energy consumption.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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australian government
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Microsoft has announced that a new Xbox One S bundle is releasing in New Zealand that will contain a free digital copy of Rare's 'Sea of Thieves'.
Photo Gallery: Microsoft Elevate and Everyday Lane
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft Elevate was an interesting take on an industry event. Take a trip down Everyday Lane with our photo gallery.
Microsoft Elevate: Exploring Everyday Lane
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft Elevate’s Everyday Lane - five booths, each designed to show real-world applications of a few features of Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Elevate: Keynotes and demos to inspire innovation
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft Elevate’s keynote speakers were all about inspiring the audience to do more and be better.
Intel set to bring 5G PCs to customers in 2019
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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5g & beyond
Intel announced its collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G connectivity to Windows PCs.
Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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public cloud
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cloud security
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symantec
Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.
Microsoft reveals free Xbox 360/Xbox One 'Games with Gold' lineup for March 2018
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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games with gold
As always, Microsoft will be releasing free games for Xbox Live Gold members to play for the month of March 2018.
Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.
New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.
Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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fonterra
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cloud services
Meet Kotahi, a 7-year-old company revolutionising NZ’s logistics with digital innovations like AI, IoT, and blockchain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.