Microsoft stories - Page 116
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.
Cloudera: Taking a unified approach to fighting financial crime
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cloudera's unified data and analytics approach aids financial institutions worldwide in reducing crime costs, enhancing security, and boosting customer trust.
Microsoft’s ‘moonshot’ goals to be carbon negative by 2030
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
ExtraHop outlines strong growth in 2019 - expects bumper year ahead
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
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microsoft
ExtraHop reports robust growth in 2019 with USD $150m in bookings and over 40% year-on-year growth, setting the stage for a promising 2020.
Samsung reveals new rugged smartphone for enterprise
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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uc
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microsoft
The XCover Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant, capable of withstanding drops of up to 1.5m without a case, and will include Samsung POS software.
Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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open source
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ai
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microsoft
Retailers across Asia Pacific realise that the future of retail is ‘intelligent’, but the majority have not started their AI journeys.
Elastic announces general availability of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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open source
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Elastic has announced the maturation of its Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes from its beta phase and into general availability this month.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.
Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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public cloud
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iot
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partner programmes
Avnet launches IoTConnect programme, allowing developers to build IoT solutions on its Microsoft Azure-powered platform, with an upcoming marketplace.
Aruba adds improvements to SD-Branch retail solution
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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edge computing
Adds identity-based attack detection, improvements to edge-to-cloud connectivity, and new gateways that include built-in cellular connectivity.
QNAP boosts data-transfer capabilities with CloudFuze
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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storage
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
CloudFuze offers end-to-end cloud file and user migrations for individuals and business users, including managed migrations for large enterprises.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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dr
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
BitSight boosts tool to unveil cyber risks within supply chains, aiding firms in tackling fourth-party threats.
Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos has extended its managed service provider (MSP) program to make it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage and sell the Sophos product portfolio.
How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
In 2020, cybersecurity faces new challenges as the Splinternet grows more fragmented and DNS vulnerabilities could lead to significant global outages.
Cloud4C achieves Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider status
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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dr
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devops
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public cloud
Cloud4C attains Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider status, recognising their expertise in Azure services.
AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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devops
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iaas
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it automation
AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.
SolarWinds announces new backup solution for Office 365
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
SolarWinds unveils its new Backup for Office 365, ensuring data retention and recovery across Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint via a unified dashboard.
Veritec appoints Melanie Milsom as new partner manager
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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microsoft
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cloud services
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veritec
She will be responsible for developing and driving the company’s partner strategy with specific responsibility for the company’s Microsoft relationship.
SMBs delaying PC refreshes at great cost
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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microsoft
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smb
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operating systems
A survey by TechAisle and Microsoft reveals that many New Zealand SMBs stick with outdated PCs, risking high costs, security threats, and inefficiencies.
Xbox Series X console promises ‘four times the processing power of the Xbox One X’
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X, boasting four times the processing power of the Xbox One X, support for 8K, and cutting-edge gaming features.