Microsoft stories - Page 178
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.
Microsoft’s CMO on transformation: Cloud oriented & customer obsessed
Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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Microsoft's chief marketing officer Chris Capossela discusses the company's transformation and the importance of customer focus.
Hortonworks names Global Partner Awards winners off back of strong partner growth
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Hortonworks grows partner network to more than 2100 members and announces its 2016 Global Partner Awards winners.
Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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partners
One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.
Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that’s connected to the internet.
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of AI on jobs at the World Economic Forum.
Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: Looking back at 10 years
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary with a record number of awards and finalists.
Aussie system integrator Oobe talks federal government, Citrix, Microsoft & 2017 plans
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Australian system integrator Oobe has been around for 10 years. In that time, they’ve become a heavy player in the Canberra federal government scene.
From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.
Ingram Micro goes exclusive with Trend Micro as vendor joins cloud marketplace
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Ingram Micro has upgraded its distie deal with Trend Micro, signing an exclusive agreement with the vendor and adding it to the Cloud Marketplace.
Megaport adds new routes linking Asia with North America
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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Megaport has launched a new route connecting Hong Kong to Los Angeles, with a secondary path from Singapore to Hong Kong also launched.
Dicker Data NZ gears up for 'great degree of acceleration' in its business
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Dicker Data NZ is gearing up for ‘a great degree of acceleration’ in its business in 2017, with cloud and people at the forefront.
iWV boosts managed services strategy across Singapore and Malaysia
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Cloud service and managed service provider ICONZ-Webvisions (iWV) has brought two new sales managers on board for its Singapore and Malaysia bases.
How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.
In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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libraries
Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.
IBM India greets the new year with leadership switch up
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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IBM India unveils new leadership with Karan Bajwa as managing director, replacing Vanitha Narayanan. Narayanan remains as Chairman.
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
Microsoft India's new boss shares vision as country goes digital
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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partners
New head honcho at Microsoft India, Anant Maheshwari, plans to transform the company by empowering partners and making digital India a reality.
Helping students become global citizens with Skype
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Skype revolutionises classrooms, empowering Kiwi students as they connect globally and grasp international perspectives.