Microsoft stories - Page 166
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.
Microsoft sets sights on Aussie SMBs with 365 Business launch
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The company asserts the launch is a significant step in facilitating scale and growth for Australian businesses with up to 300 employees.
Six things the security industry can expect from 2018
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
The security industry gears up for 2018 with rising ransomware, Office 365 threats, and hybrid cloud adoption, predicts Barracuda Networks’ Mark Lukie.
Cisco taps ex-Microsoft talent for APJ vice-president role
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Cisco appoints Mark Phibbs, ex-Microsoft and Adobe veteran, as VP of marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft financial growth driven by cloud revenue
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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public cloud
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personal computing devices
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Microsoft outshines expectations with annual cloud revenue hitting USD $20.4 billion, contributing to a 12% increase in total quarterly revenue.
Unboxing the new Xbox One X
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Xbox New Zealand has been kind enough to allow us to play on the new Xbox One X video game console coming out this November. Here is our unboxing.
Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
DXC to launch first Aussie digital transformation centres
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
DXC says the centres will deliver digital solutions by drawing on their global experience in digital transformations.
Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable ‘Azure Acceleration Kit’
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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dr
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public cloud
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partner programmes
There are an almost infinite number of complications that can corrupt data and cripple modern businesses - Tech Data says Azure is the answer.
Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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minecraft
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coding
Microsoft's research team has developed tools to teach kids how to code within the context of Minecraft, making learning more engaging and fun.
Microsoft to offer Cray supercomputing via Azure data centers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Microsoft and Cray have teamed up to enable customers to run workloads on dedicated Cray supercomputers in select Azure data centers.
The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The first batch of original Xbox games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. 13 games will be available for you to play from tomorrow onward.
Exclusive interview: Sailpoint talk about the evolution of identity
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iam
Paul Trulove, Sailpoint’s Global VP for product management talks about the current state of the market and the best way for approaching identity.
Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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surface book
Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
Microsoft Australia unveils partner awards finalists
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Microsoft Australia announces esteemed finalists for annual partner awards, hailing transformative tech impact.
Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.
Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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virtualisation
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iam
A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.
Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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public cloud
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cloud services
Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company’s initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The government will be stepping up efforts to embrace technology in a number of different areas, including doubling the current R&D expenditure.
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
Kiwis get a first chance playing on the Xbox One X at the Armageddon Expo
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The Auckland Armageddon Expo will be the first chance that many New Zealanders will be able to play on Microsoft's new Xbox One X console.