Microsoft stories - Page 153
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.
Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
Veritas debuts CloudPoint 2.0 - data protection with Azure & Google Cloud integrations
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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public cloud
Veritas Technologies has launched CloudPoint 2.0 on Google Cloud Platform, offering enhanced data protection and simplicity for multi-cloud environments.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.
Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Joel Holmes and Riki Plester from Microsoft about their upcoming partner event called Elevate.
‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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multi-cloud
Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.
Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
Spark expands TaaS to offer end-to-end solutions
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Spark expands TaaS portfolio, adding contact centre, cloud security, and unified communication services, enhancing end-to-end solutions for government agencies.
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.
Former Intel president launches rival chip company
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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open source
Former Intel president Renee James launches Ampere, a new chip company focused on high-performance 64-bit Arm server processors for next-gen data centres.
Microsoft quarterly earnings report
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's latest financial quarter saw revenues up 12% to USD $28.9 billion, but a GAAP net loss of USD $6.3 billion due to a tax charge.
Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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healthtech
New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.
Hal Group acquires Melbourne based BusinessWork for $1.3m
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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BusinessWorks is to be integrated into Hal Group following the settlement of the purchase by its parent company, Consolidated Operations Group.
Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.
Microsoft triple appointment completes specialist ISV team
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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software development
The triple appointment of Hamish McNee, Matt Simpson and Daniel Larsen finalises Microsoft’s specialist ISV team.
IDC Australia industry predictions for 2018
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
IDC forecasts that by 2021, 60% of Australia's GDP will be digitised, driven by DX; cloud services spending will surpass AUD $9.8 billion.