Microsoft stories - Page 203
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.
Competition heats up between PaaS vendors IBM, Microsoft and Oracle
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Over the next few years, Platform-as-a-Service providers will significantly improve solutions available, which will lead to widespread adoption.
NZ's Public Trust puts IT system roll-out on hold
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Public Trust, NZ's largest Wills provider, delays new IT system to ensure quality assurance requirements are met.
Exclusive: New agencies add depth and opportunity for Exeed resellers
Wed, 11th May 2016
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document management
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martech
Exeed is adding to its cloud play with new agencies offering increased opportunities for resellers, and a new provisioning platform on its way.
Datacom intern helps create digital assistant for education providers
Mon, 9th May 2016
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The Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) program has rapidly risen to prominence amongst New Zealand’s future IT professionals.
Cloud infrastructure services market booming; AWS leads way
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Data centers providing cloud infrastructure services will take up over 50% of servers shipped in 2016 but there’s an impact for vendors and channel.
Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Mon, 9th May 2016
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With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.
Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.
Kaseya launches IDaaS to help MSPs capture 'explosive' market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Kaseya has launched its cloud-based identity and access management solution for MSPs, aiming to capture a share of the booming IDaaS market.
Pivotal ends latest funding round with $253 million, looks to expand
Fri, 6th May 2016
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cloud services
Pivotal's Series C funding round is set to end with $253m, led by new investor Ford Motor Company, Microsoft and previous investors.
Forza Motorsport 6 open beta now available on Windows 10
Fri, 6th May 2016
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Forza Motorsport 6 revs onto Windows 10 PCs with free open beta, pioneering 4K gameplay for the celebrated racing series.
Exclusive: Veeam's all grown up and 'very much an enterprise player'
Fri, 6th May 2016
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Veeam is taking on the enterprise, and workload orchestration, but it wants resellers to move the customer conversations from backup to availability.
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Wed, 4th May 2016
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Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.
New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Wed, 4th May 2016
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Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.
AWS leaves cloud infrastructure services competitors in its wake
Wed, 4th May 2016
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AWS continued to dominate the cloud infrastructure services market Q1 of 2016, leaving all its followers including Microsoft and Google in its wake.
Veritas teams up with Microsoft to support cloud service providers
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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Veritas Technologies has joined Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance, supporting its strategy to help major cloud service providers.
Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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amazon
Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.
Apple still tablet king - and beating Microsoft at its own game
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Apple is racking up the wins on the detachables side of the tablet market, taking an early lead in the only growing segment of the tablet market.
Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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Australian PC users are slowly patching software vulnerabilities, but some challenges remain, according to Flexera Software's latest report.
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
Games with Gold May 2016 revealed for Xbox One and Xbox 360
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Microsoft has announced the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that Gold members will be able to play next month.