Microsoft stories - Page 195
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 ramps up push for greener data centers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
Pure Storage: Hybrid cloud offers golden opportunities for resellers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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All-flash is gaining new prominence as customers head to a true hybrid cloud approach, and it's opening the doors for new opportunities for resellers.
Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral product for improved application performance
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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riverbed
Riverbed’s SteelCentral upgrade leaps forward with enhanced cloud monitoring and diagnostics, sharpening application performance.
Surface commercial channel lead, take two, as Viet departs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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palm
Fred Viet is exiting as Microsoft Surface commercial channel lead, just three months after being appointed, with Brett Murray taking over the role.
Dicker Data NZ gears up to launch cloud portal; eyes volume expansion
Tue, 17th May 2016
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Dicker Data NZ is gearing up to launch its cloud portal. Kiwi boss Phil Presnall tells ChannelLife about the offering - and its volume business focus.
FirstWave recruits ex-Microsoft enterprise service expert for local team
Tue, 17th May 2016
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FirstWave Cloud Technology has has recruited former director of Microsoft Global Practices to build professional services and local support.
WA Govt teams with Readify for emergency room app
Mon, 16th May 2016
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healthtech
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software development
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microsoft
The Western Australian Government launches an app to help Perth residents know the best hospital to go to in an emergency.
Server virtualisation market reaching its peak, VMware still on top
Mon, 16th May 2016
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
Global virtualisation market has matured rapidly, with VMware dominating the market while Microsoft works its way in as a contender for enterprise use.
'Significant' opportunity for vendors in PaaS
Fri, 13th May 2016
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iaas
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The PaaS market is set to grow, creating significant opportunities for vendors, according to Technology Business Research.
Collaboration to enable on-demand, usage-based licensing in the cloud
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Flexera Software recently announced they are collaborating with Microsoft Azure to enable Thinkbox Software to add more services.
Competition heats up between PaaS vendors IBM, Microsoft and Oracle
Thu, 12th May 2016
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iaas
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microsoft
Over the next few years, Platform-as-a-Service providers will significantly improve solutions available, which will lead to widespread adoption.
NZ's Public Trust puts IT system roll-out on hold
Thu, 12th May 2016
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erp
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it managers
Public Trust, NZ's largest Wills provider, delays new IT system to ensure quality assurance requirements are met.
Exclusive: New agencies add depth and opportunity for Exeed resellers
Wed, 11th May 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Exeed is adding to its cloud play with new agencies offering increased opportunities for resellers, and a new provisioning platform on its way.
Datacom intern helps create digital assistant for education providers
Mon, 9th May 2016
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datacom
The Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) program has rapidly risen to prominence amongst New Zealand’s future IT professionals.
Cloud infrastructure services market booming; AWS leads way
Mon, 9th May 2016
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public cloud
Data centers providing cloud infrastructure services will take up over 50% of servers shipped in 2016 but there’s an impact for vendors and channel.
Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Mon, 9th May 2016
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windows
With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.
Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Mon, 9th May 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.
Kaseya launches IDaaS to help MSPs capture 'explosive' market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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it automation
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kaseya
Kaseya has launched its cloud-based identity and access management solution for MSPs, aiming to capture a share of the booming IDaaS market.
Pivotal ends latest funding round with $253 million, looks to expand
Fri, 6th May 2016
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software development
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cloud services
Pivotal's Series C funding round is set to end with $253m, led by new investor Ford Motor Company, Microsoft and previous investors.
Forza Motorsport 6 open beta now available on Windows 10
Fri, 6th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Forza Motorsport 6 revs onto Windows 10 PCs with free open beta, pioneering 4K gameplay for the celebrated racing series.