Microsoft stories - Page 175
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.
Lucidity honoured to be among finalists for Microsoft Partner Awards
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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Lucidity has been named a finalist for the Managed Service of the Year Award and the company says it is honoured to be chosen among them.
Who made the cut? Microsoft NZ announces 2017 Partner Awards finalists
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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Digital transformation has been one of the central themes around Microsoft New Zealand’s finalists this year - here is a full list.
Microsoft Partner Awards – What do previous winners think?
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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We spoke with some previous winners at the Microsoft Partner Awards to get an idea of just what the event means to them.
RSL Queensland marks 100th anniversary with Microsoft tech transformation
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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RSL Queensland celebrates 100th anniversary with Microsoft technology transformation, leveraging Azure, Office 365, Dynamics365 and Teams.
Microsoft announces widespread channel expansion in AU for Surface Hub
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Microsoft fights 'tyranny of distance' with expanded Aussie Surface Hub network, boosting workplace collaboration and innovating meetings nationwide.
Microsoft tops; Oracle and Google growing fast as enterprise SaaS tops US$13b
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Enterprise SaaS has recorded growth of 32% year on year in Q4 2016, with Microsoft leading the charge - but Google and Oracle snapping at its heels.
How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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As an organisation, Microsoft has a huge focus on accessibility when it comes to enabling everyone to use technology.
Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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So many vendors are now pushing the digital workplace standard forward rather than just supporting how users currently work.
Advanced Threat Protection – Preventing unknown risks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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network security
APTs compromise their target system with advanced code techniques to circumvent security barriers - and stay under the radar as long as possible.
Microsoft commissions on offer as Ingram Micro cloud referral program arrives
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Ingram Micro’s cloud referral program has hit the local market, enabling resellers to earn additional commissions on Office 365 subs via a new site.
NZ falling behind in DX - here's why and how to break those barriers
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Kiwi businesses may be talking DX, but we’re falling behind regional counterparts. Microsoft NZ outlines the barriers and how to break through them.
Transforming data centers into open interconnection fabrics
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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I would like to reflect on our progress since we joined OCP a year ago, and provide a perspective into our future collaboration with the community.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
The week in channel-land: Acquisitions, big money and fresh potential
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Another week older and what have you done? We take a look back on the week that was - and just what the channel has been doing.
Microsoft and QDT collab 'with an eye to the future' for the server market
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Microsoft and Qualcomm innovate for cloud's future, joining forces on the centrepiece Qualcomm Centriq 2400 server platform.
Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Ingram Micro has added Polycom to its stable in a deal which sees greater emphasis on creating cloud-based solutions with partners including Microsoft.
Inabox snaps up Logic Communications in second acquisition this year
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Inabox has snapped up Perth-based managed IT and cloud service provider Logic Communications in a $1.5 million deal.
Microsoft ISV partners announce merger to bolster solution offerings
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Microsoft Dynamics integrator, Sable37, has acquired a 50 percent stake of Payfields, a provider of payroll and HR processing technology.
Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Microsoft is seeing continued strong growth out of the Kiwi market, with Microsoft NZ recording solid revenue and profit increases.
EXCLUSIVE: Veritas EVP delves into 3 key trends of the ANZ channel
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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Digital transformation has given rise to a number of trends in information management - Mike Palmer explains how the channel can capitalise on them.