Microsoft stories - Page 187
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.

Xbox Fanfest event is beaming down to Sydney, Australia
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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The Xbox Fanfest event is coming to Sydney, Australia later this year allowing you to try all of the latest games from Microsoft.

SkyKick offers resellers Cloud Accelerate bundle in ANZ exclusive
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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resellers
SkyKick has unveiled a Cloud Accelerate bundle aimed at helping local resellers grow a more profitable, long-term, cloud practice.

Microsoft outlines the four keys to a successful ‘modern’ partner
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft channel boss Gavriella’s Schuster has outlined four key steps for local resellers looking to become a ‘modern’ - and successful reseller.

Hands-on review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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gaming
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reviews
Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.

Photo Gallery: Winning Microsoft partners take to stage at MAPAs
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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partners
Microsoft's top Australian partners were honoured in front of the channel community at last night's MAPA awards on the Gold Coast.

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.

Microsoft APC Day 1 highlights: Don't be a passenger
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Microsoft Australia Partner Conference 2016 gets underway with keynotes emphasizing the importance of defining your own future.

APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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software development
Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.

Microsoft Australian partners shine at MAPA awards
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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partners
Rhipe, MOQdigital, Readify, Kloud and Ignia were among the big winners at last night's Microsoft Australia Partner Awards. And the winners are...

Heavy investment by Chinese govt creates opportunities for data center market
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
China's data center market is set to grow 13% from 2016-2020, driven by increased adoption of cloud-based services and big data analytics.

WebSecure Technologies now official HexaTier reseller in Australia
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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resellers
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WebSecure Technologies is now an official Australian reseller of HexaTier security and compliance software across across cloud and offline databases.

Dicker Data ramps up cloud portfolio with seven new vendors
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data has added a raft of new vendors to its cloud portfolio following its launch last week as a Microsoft indirect CSP.

Dicker Data goes live with Microsoft indirect CSP offering
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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dicker data
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csps
Dicker Data has launched its Microsoft indirect cloud solution provider offering, providing resellers with products via a scalable subscription model.

HPE introduces the latest addition to its Vertica family
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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hpe
HPE Vertica 8 offers unified architecture and advanced in-database analytics for industry-leading scale and speed.

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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personal computing devices
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windows
Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..

Microsoft bolsters Australian Surface Hub partner lineup
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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surface hub
Dimension Data, Data#3, are among five new partners who will be deploying Surface Hub to Australian organisations.

Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.

Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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windows
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windows 10
In the past, I’ve been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.

Standout growth in digital services, Dynamics bolster Empired revenue
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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intergen
'Standout' growth across digital, Microsoft Dynamics and data insights, have bolstered Empired's revenue but not spared the company from a net loss.

Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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online safety
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.