Microsoft stories - Page 133
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.
Cloud infrastructure services market booming; AWS leads way
Mon, 9th May 2016
#
paas
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
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
#
microsoft
#
apps
#
windows
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
#
public cloud
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
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
#
it automation
#
microsoft
#
kaseya
Kaseya has launched its cloud-based identity and access management solution for MSPs, aiming to capture a share of the booming IDaaS market.
Forza Motorsport 6 open beta now available on Windows 10
Fri, 6th May 2016
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Forza Motorsport 6 revs onto Windows 10 PCs with free open beta, pioneering 4K gameplay for the celebrated racing series.
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Wed, 4th May 2016
#
microsoft
#
rhipe
#
csps
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
#
microsoft
#
apps
#
windows
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
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
iaas
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
#
dr
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
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
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
#
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
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
#
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
#
cybersecurity
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
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
#
public cloud
#
fintech
#
cx
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
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Microsoft has announced the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that Gold members will be able to play next month.
Apple and Microsoft set to battle for Aussie tablet supremacy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
The tablet battleground is moving to Apple versus Microsoft according to a new report, which shows higher end two-in-ones are winning ground.
Carrier cloud providers reassessing public cloud strategies
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
#
data analytics
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
Carrier cloud providers are reassessing their public cloud strategies due to competition from incumbents like AWS.
Microsoft brings the power of IoT to the manufacturing industry
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
#
smartphones
#
it in manufacturing
#
public cloud
Microsoft is working with the OPC Foundation to enable greater application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the manufacturing industry.
Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
#
edutech
#
microsoft
#
high tech youth network
NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.
Microsoft Azure Container Service hits general availability
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
#
public cloud
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Azure Container Service, designed to deploy and manage container applications in the cloud.
Microsoft on charge in SaaS market with 70% revenue growth
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
#
saas
#
data analytics
#
martech
Microsoft is on the charge in the SaaS market and is now challenging for leadership in the growth market with Oracle and IBM also making a big play.