Microsoft stories - Page 110
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 unveils suite of new Surface offerings
Fri, 8th May 2020
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The Surface Go, Surface Book and Surface Headphones, among others, have been revamped and will be available later this month.
Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft’s new Kiwi data centre
Thu, 7th May 2020
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's decision to build a data centre in New Zealand is welcomed by Catalyst Cloud, which sees it as a boon for local businesses' multi-cloud strategies.
Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world
Thu, 7th May 2020
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cybersecurity
Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform
Wed, 6th May 2020
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network infrastructure
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Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.
Microsoft unveils preview of its Azure VMware Solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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it automation
Microsoft unveils the next-generation Azure VMware Solution preview, enabling seamless migration of VMware apps to Azure, boosting agility and resilience.
NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service
Tue, 5th May 2020
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netapp
NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.
Rackspace to open first NZ office in Auckland
Tue, 5th May 2020
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public cloud
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Rackspace is set to open its first office in New Zealand, located in Auckland, as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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public cloud
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healthtech
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.
Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
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No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.
9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership
Mon, 4th May 2020
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software development
9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.
One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support
Mon, 4th May 2020
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cloud services
One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.
Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million
Fri, 1st May 2020
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.
Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand
Fri, 1st May 2020
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public cloud
Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.
Microsoft NZ's OCP lead sets sights on new Australia role
Fri, 1st May 2020
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recruitment
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one commercial partner
Sarah Bowden, who led Microsoft NZ's One Commercial Partner business, will become digital sales director at Microsoft Australia from 1 June 2020.
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.
Interview: Base 2 head discusses digital transformation during pandemic
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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Base 2's Greg Sharp highlights the urgent need for SMBs to invest in digital transformation during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity.
Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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cloud services
Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.