Microsoft stories - Page 136
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.
Cisco and AWS collaborate for hybrid cloud platform
Sat, 10th Nov 2018
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Cisco partners with AWS to offer a hybrid cloud platform, streamlining Kubernetes deployment across private data centers and AWS.
Interview: Mobile Mentor’s long term future with Microsoft
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Mobile Mentor is now a Microsoft Co-Sell Ready partner, bolstering global enterprise mobility with top-tier tech.
Heat waste of Microsoft’s submarine data centre not acceptable
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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An expert has shared his findings into Microsoft's underwater data centre project, saying the waste heat is unacceptable for climate change.
Why Cognizant is at the forefront of cloud migration
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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Cognizant to migrate Orica's IT infrastructure to the cloud, enabling higher efficiency and cost optimization.
IBM VP: How are CIOs mastering a multi-cloud world?
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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IBM's Jim Freeman discusses how CIOs are making the most of multi-cloud as a new generation of cloud tools emerge.
Nadella confident future data centres will be underwater
Sat, 3rd Nov 2018
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In June this year Microsoft stretched the boundaries of data centres by dumping one in the sea and Nadella says there will be many more.
Businesses unprepared for Windows 10 migration – survey
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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Respondents cited IT security and fears of being exposed to a cyber security vulnerability as two areas of concern.
Microsoft spearheads the AI revolution in NZ
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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Microsoft opens floor for Kiwis to discuss the potential impacts of AI. New Zealand's GDP could rise to 55% by 2021.
Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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Learn techniques for handling normalised SQL data in PowerApps. This guide helps proficient developers create seamless interactions with SQL databases.
Your guide to app creation without the training price tag
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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It is an application-based world and if you don't have the time or money for extensive training, this it the solution you need.
Is a low-code app building approach what your organisation needs?
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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Microsoft PowerApps is a service that lets you build business apps that run in a browser or on a phone or tablet, and no coding experience is required.
It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Microsoft has completed its USD $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, appointing Nat Friedman as CEO, but vows to uphold the platform’s ‘developer first’ ethos.
Microsoft demonstrates the real-life applications of AI in NZ
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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New Zealanders are being encouraged to clean up their beaches with the help of an AI-powered tool developed by Sustainable Coastlines and Microsoft.
Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM’s Red Hat acquisition
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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IBM bets big with a USD $34 billion takeover of Red Hat, spurred by AWS's cloud dominance and aiming to become the top hybrid cloud provider.
Tensions between China and US causing cloud war
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Ongoing trade tensions between China and the US are having a significant impact on the cloud service providers market.
IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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IBM is set to acquire Red Hat for USD $34 billion, marking a transformative move in the cloud market, positioning IBM as the leading hybrid cloud provider.
Dispelling the myths of public cloud
Sun, 28th Oct 2018
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Paul Blore discusses some of the primary considerations when it comes to the question of public vs. private cloud.
Big 5 cloud providers tighten stranglehold on market
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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While the market is seeing strong growth, it's coming at the expense of small-to-medium sized cloud operators.
Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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The increase only affects commercial online services priced in New Zealand dollars and is limited to cloud products only.
Positive results for Microsoft, but Azure growth slows
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Microsoft has released its latest financial results, and albeit one disappointment it’s good news for shareholders.