Microsoft stories - Page 196
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: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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When your customer wants IaaS, what’s a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.
Building Microsoft's hyper-scale cloud
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
As one of the largest cloud operators in the world, Microsoft’s hyper-scale workloads have changed the way we design and operate data centers.
In pics: HP premium showcase event at the Emirates Team NZ base
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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partner programmes
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hp
HP unveils cutting-edge tech at Emirates Team NZ, with talks on innovation and a shared vision for the future.
Netmagic delivers new cloud service through India data centers
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Netmagic, owned by NTT Communications, has launched a new virtual private cloud platform, attracting Microsoft India as a customer.
Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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symantec
Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.
Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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pirated software
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Software Oz is one of three Aussie resellers busted by Microsoft for selling pirated software, with the online store agreeing to a landmark settlement.
YOU'RE INVITED: Dynamics Day 2016 - not one to miss
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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digital transformation
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intergen
Dynamics Day 2016 is your chance to spend a day amongst business experts and peers and consider how technology can drive your business goals.
AWS named leader in Gartner's 2016 IaaS Magic Quadrant
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant Cloud Infrastructure as a Service category for the 6th consecutive year.
Special Microsoft data and intelligence achievement for Empired
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Empired's data platform achieves Microsoft certification, positioning the firm as a leader in data and intelligence in Australia and New Zealand.
How to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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edutech
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microsoft innovative educator
The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert programme is an exclusive program created to recognise global educator visionaries.
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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nztech
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digital curriculum
Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.
Online buyers beware: Rio Olympics 'ideal' for cybercrims
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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malware
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Cyber alert for Rio Olympics-goers: ESET flags scams targeting eager fans buying tickets online. Ensure device security, experts advise.
Rhipe bolsters offerings for MSPs with Kemp Technologies deal
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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rhipe
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kemp technologies
Rhipe is offering its MSP partners a new weapon to optimise application delivery in the cloud after signing a deal with Kemp Technologies.
Equinix completes US$28m Melbourne data center expansion; signs Yarra City
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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microsoft
Equinix has completed a US$28m expansion of its Melbourne IBX, with newly signed customer Yarra City Council among those benefitting.
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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uc
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voip
Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.
Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google widen gap on cloud rivals
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
Global reach is helping Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google stretch their lead in the cloud market. So who else is winning in the market?.
Cloud-based transformation with UXC Eclipse and Beyond Bank
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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uxc eclipse
Beyond Bank Australia has partnered with UXC Eclipse to implement a cloud-based transformation of its business.
Global data center market set to grow, report says
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The global data center market is set to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to 11% during the forecast period.
ANSYS CFD and Microsoft Azure perform best HPC scalability in the cloud
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
One of the most common request from our customers moving their HPC workloads to the cloud is to get the ISV licensing model adapted to the Cloud.
Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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onenote
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onedrive
In this post, I will share some of the productivity elements of Office 365 classroom that have helped make my teaching life easier!.