Microsoft stories - Page 179
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.
Bumper growth for Amazon competitors no threat to AWS dominance
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Microsoft, Google and IBM may have posted 80%-plus growth, but they're still a long way from challenging market leader AWS.
Dotmailer & Microsoft: Aussie investment with local data centre
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Dotmailer ramps up Aussie presence with a new local data centre, bolstering APAC service with Microsoft Azure's cloud tech.
Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Strong growth in Office 365 and Azure has helped Microsoft to an 8% growth in revenue for the latest quarter, and offset declines seen elsewhere.
Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns
Mon, 1st May 2017
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87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.
From raw data to actionable intelligence: The art and science of endpoint security
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The endpoint is vulnerable. That’s where many enterprise cyber breaches begin: An employee clicks on a phishing link and installs malware.
Microsoft appoints Insight MD as Asia Pacific vice president
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has appointed Andrea Della Mattea as its new Asia Pacific operations vice president as the company continues its DX focus locally.
Increase parent engagement by sharing access to class work
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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onenote
New OneNote update empowers parents with a window into their child's classwork, fostering enhanced engagement and communication.
Photo gallery: QNAP hits the road for hybrid tour
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Australian and New Zealand resellers flocked to QNAP’s Hybrid Tour which saw the vendor hitting five cities across the two countries in recent weeks.
Why silos belong on the farm, not in the data centre
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Data storage silos stifle growth: It's time for the tech world to ditch outdated practices and embrace software independence.
LinkedIn integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 announced
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled new business solutions and capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to empower companies to transform digitally.
Microsoft fuses AI into its next-generation data platform
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Microsoft unveils data platform strategy to bring intelligence to where the data lives. #Microsoft #DataPlatformStrategy.
The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
Exeed's early cloud adoption reaps benefits for distie and resellers alike
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Five years on from its first foray into cloud, Exeed – and its resellers – are reaping the returns of the early investment, with 50% per annum growth.
Protecting your client’s digital assets in the public cloud
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Ingram Micro’s Andrew Khan explains how Fortinet’s security fabric protects your client’s public cloud-based and in-house digital assets.
Veeam channel boss talks renewed vertical focus, investments and visibility
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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healthtech
Veeam's new channel chief Belinda Jurisic embarks on ANZ partner road trip, pledging increased support and sector focus.
Microsoft: Aussie workers not ready for the Digital Age, report says
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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The study looks at the shift in employee behaviours and gaps in the workplace regarding productivity, collaboration and flexi-work practices.
What the channel needs to know about cloud security
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Cloud computing fundamentally changes how we think about cyber security. Trend Micro’s Peter Hewett outlines what that means for resellers.
SoftBank invests $16.9 million in cloud security provider Dome9
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Japanese internet and telecommunications provider SoftBank has provides $16.5 million in Series C funding to security provider Dome9.
Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.
Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Cloud service providers need to step up their game when it comes to aligning IT and business requirements for customers, according to a new survey.