Microsoft stories - Page 171
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.
Xero announces new integration with Microsoft Outlook
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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financial systems
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Xero’s new add-in will allow practices using Microsoft Outlook to save emails featuring pertinent information and attachments to a client record.
Exclusive: Veeam focuses on flexibility for Availability Suite v10
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Veeam’s Nathan Steiner talks about what its partnerships mean for its Australian and New Zealand service providers.
Freshworks makes new position to bring in ex Akamai managing director
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Freshworks has announced the appointment of SIdharth Malik to the specially created position of chief revenue officer.
The Kiwi connection to Microsoft's new Canberra cloud regions
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
These two new regions in Canberra will complement Microsoft’s existing cloud services currently delivered from Sydney and Melbourne.
Equinix opens new $32 million data center in Hong Kong
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix to bolster Hong Kong's digital transformation with a $32m state-of-the-art data centre, aiding local innovation and growth.
Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.
Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
We discuss how this announcement is significant for the public sector, and how it marks the beginning of a strong partnership.
SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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public cloud
The benefits of cloud storage are obvious, but large data volumes can present significant challenges - SwiftStack have provided some simple steps.
Less than half of Malaysians confident about public cloud security
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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public cloud
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cloud security
Less than half of Malaysians are confident about moving to public cloud, even though they trust the service more than they did five years ago.
Telstra subsidiary snaps up Microsoft technical evangelist
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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amazon
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telstra
Prior to joining Ooyala, Cath worked for both Microsoft and Amazon as a senior technical evangelist and solutions architect, respectively.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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blockchain
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open source
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healthtech
Microsoft's new Coco Framework aims to boost blockchain in business, offering high-speed transactions and robust security.
Cloud security startup RedLock debuts channel program
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Cloud infrastructure security company RedLock has launched its first partner program as the startup seeks to drive all its sales via the channel.
Exclusive: Rackspace launches support for Microsoft Azure Stack
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
Rackspace will offer 24x7 operational support and expertise for the solution, with support for deployments and the associated workloads.
Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Beware of partner programs that allow more established suppliers of the same solution to undercut new providers.
CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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csg
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pcmedia
CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.
Microsoft: Kiwis not ready for the demands of the digital workplace
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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workplace
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study
Only 31% feel empowered by their organisation to be able to work together productively and collaboratively while working remotely.
Chinese firm hacks way to success at Microsoft Hackathon
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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hacking
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ping an technology
China-based IT firm Ping An Technology was the only Chinese company to be invited to Microsoft’s Hackathon in the US this year.
Exclusive interview: Microsoft NZ talks partner training – and increased partner support
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
Microsoft is upping its in-house support for partners as it urges partners to up their training to fully capitalise on the DX opportunity.
You’re invited: The 2017 Digital Workplace Conference in Australia
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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sharepoint
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sharethepoint
Join the forefront of digital innovation at the Digital Workplace Conference in Sydney, 23-24 Aug. Transform how you work and lead.