Microsoft stories - Page 176
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.
Smartphone volumes to rebound from all-time low in 2016
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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2016 was the smartphones market’s lowest year-over-year growth ever, with a measly 2.5 percent, but the future is looking more encouraging.
Detachables in NZ: Apple narrowly out-ships Microsoft in 2016
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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apple
Apple edges past Microsoft in NZ's heated detachable market battle, seizing a narrow 2016 lead with a 32% share.
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn’t enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.
Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass that allows you to play over 100 games
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft has announced a unique subscription model that allows you to play many Xbox One and Xbox 360 games for a small fee.
Nimble Storage deploys multi-cloud storage for the enterprise
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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storage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Nimble Storage launches Nimble Cloud Volumes, an enterprise-grade multi-cloud storage for applications in Azure and AWS.
Microsoft NZ survey outlines state of play for cloud and security
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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hybrid cloud
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New survey data from Microsoft NZ shows a growing preference for hybrid cloud as IT leaders juggle legacy infrastructure and tightening budgets.
To cloud or not to cloud – what’s the alternative?
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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iaas
Almost every business is constantly in evaluation mode as they are driven by cloud and mobile initiatives to explore new technologies.
Panzura launches new partner program to capitalise on hybrid cloud
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
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Panzura asserts it will enable solution providers to capitalise on the massive shift of IT infrastructure to the cloud.
The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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microsoft
There is a true battle going on between the three heavyweights, with all offering unique products that are in fact subtly similar.
YOU'RE INVITED: Have breakfast with Huawei & SAP HANA - Get in the know
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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huawei
Join Huawei and SAP HANA experts for breakfast briefings in New Zealand this March to explore the benefits and experiences of migrating to SAP HANA.
Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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retail
Primarily because it links into the professional development model that is increasingly being adopted in New Zealand schools.
Veritas and Microsoft cosy up for global strategic partnership
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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The two have a history of longstanding relationships, and they affirm this will build on that background in addition to allowing collaboration.
Rhipe wins Microsoft CSP, SPLA rights in South Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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rhipe
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distributors
Rhipe has won Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider and SPLA rights for South Korea in a deal the distie says will help partners grow their cloud business.
Microsoft Cloud grows across Asia; Azure now available in Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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cloud services
Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is now available in new Microsoft Cloud platforms across Korea.
Microsoft AgTech Hackathon info night comes to Palmerston North
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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digital farming
Microsoft invites interested parties to an information night in Palmerston North as it makes its move into digital farming.
Dell EMC deploys turnkey hybrid cloud platform on VxRail for first time ever
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
Dell EMC brings its turnkey hybrid cloud platform, Dell EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, to its VxRail Appliances.
Review: Halo Wars 2 takes another crack at the RTS genre
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Halo Wars 2 is a sequel to the 2009 original as Microsoft tries to take another crack at the RTS genre for console gamers.
Salesforce ramps up fast and reliable private enterprise connectivity
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Together with Equinix, the company recently announced direct, private access to the Salesforce platform via Equinix Cloud Exchange.
Australia-based Yellowfin unveils a 'first for the print industry' with Kodak
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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kodak
Yellowfin and Kodak partnership brings groundbreaking real-time analytics to the printing industry with Prinergy Cloud.
There's still time: Microsoft NZ Partner Awards submission period extended
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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partner awards
Microsoft has extended the submission period for the tenth annual Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2017 following demand from resellers.