Microsoft stories - Page 156
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.
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.
Microsoft NZ appoints new enterprise channel manager
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Emma Barrett will be responsible for nurturing the Microsoft partners’ seller network by building co-sell partnerships.
HPE & ABB partnership sees operational & information technology meet
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The announcement was made at HPE's Discover event today and the new duo assert it will be revolutionary for industrial plants and data centres.
Microsoft and SAP join forces in the cloud
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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Microsoft and SAP unite to offer integrated cloud solutions, aiming to transform enterprise digital landscapes with SAP S/4HANA running on Microsoft Azure.
HPE’s cloud ecosystem marketplace now the world's largest
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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HPE’s Cloud28+ marketplace has become the world's largest cloud ecosystem, featuring over 570 partners and close to 20,000 available services.
CT4 moves into NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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CT4 begins leveraging NEXTDC's B2 Brisbane data center to enhance its cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost connectivity and expand services in Australia.
HPE expands pay-per-use consumption offering to key business workloads
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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edge computing
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risk & compliance
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HPE says the new suite of solutions is designed, delivered and operated by HPE Pointnext with a simple, pay-per-use model.
Fortlock Group acquires NZ owned tech services company
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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Fortlock Group has acquired Wellington-based Comsmart to strengthen its IT and security solutions, expanding its staff to over 200 across New Zealand.
Cybercrime selling like hotcakes: Ransomware sales soar 2500% in one year
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
The way criminals ply their trade has changed dramatically since the rise of the digital era, and not for the better – at least for the victims.
Scale your managed service business with Microsoft’s cloud DRaaS solution
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Scale your managed service business with Microsoft’s Azure Site Recovery, the most cost-effective DR solution, supported by Tech Data’s comprehensive framework.
Case study: Microsoft empowers Kotahi, NZ's largest supply chain collaboration
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Kotahi, New Zealand's largest supply chain collaborator, embraces digital transformation with the help of Microsoft Surface Hub.
Microsoft teaches a Kiwi institution a few new digital tricks
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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BNZ partners with Microsoft to upgrade their communication tools, improving staff efficiency and team collaboration. #digitaltransformation.
Testing, testing 1-2-3: Three reasons why cloud testing matters
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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public cloud
As cloud is the new normal, continuous testing of cloud workloads needs to be embraced as the new normal too,.
Dynatrace’s full stack monitoring joins the Microsoft Azure marketplace
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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It's what innovative companies are looking for - the ability to use the latest technologies coupled with the trust that they’ll work.
4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.
Exclusive interview: Ruckus on public Wi-Fi and ANZ smart cities
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
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hyperscale
For organisations with a Wi-Fi network with hundreds of thousands of access points, keeping on top of huge volumes of data traffic can be a challenge.
'Golden SAML' attack technique can bypass authentication controls
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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CyberArk Labs reveals 'Golden SAML' attack, enabling attackers to bypass authentication on services like AWS and Azure, but vendors lack response.
Interview: CA Technologies talks privileged access management
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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application security
CA Technologies has highlighted its increased focus on security, as part of its mission to enable what it calls the Modern Software Factory.
Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ’s sharing economy & Uberisation
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview, Microsoft's CTO Jennifer Byrne discusses regulating New Zealand's sharing economy, women at Microsoft, and the Uberisation of tech.
Rackspace completes its largest acquisition to date
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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Rackspace finalises its largest acquisition by purchasing Datapipe, enhancing its managed hosting and private cloud capabilities globally.