Microsoft stories - Page 200
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 NZ 2016 Awards: And the finalists are…
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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partner awards
Microsoft has revealed the finalists in this year's hotly contested Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards. So who's in the running?.
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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windows
Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Microsoft’s Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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saas
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hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
DRaaS booming as it becomes 'more than just recovery'
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
New reports show dramatic growth ahead for disaster recovery-as-a-service, with one noting its no longer just about recovery for businesses.
Many Xbox One games now coming to Windows 10 PC
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Many former Xbox One exclusive games are now being released for Windows 10 PC. Microsoft wants both console and PC owners to feel happy.
The Digital Workplace Conference: Helping your business go digital
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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sharepoint
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sharethepoint
Over 500 attendees expected at Australia's premier Digital Workplace Conference, offering key insights into digital business transformation.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
IBM and VMware team up for hybrid cloud
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
IBM and VMware are teaming up to help drive enterprises into the cloud by enabling VMware customers to migrate data to IBM Cloud without modification.
March 2016 Games with Gold revealed for Xbox gamers
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The March 2016 Games with Gold titles has now been officially revealed by Microsoft. There are more free games to play for Xbox LIVE Gold members.
Cloud Specialists, Microsoft and Telstra offer up $20k fund for innovative tech
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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telstra
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cloud specialists
Sydney IT provider Cloud Specialists has teamed up with Telstra and Microsoft to fund an innovative business technology solution based on Office 365.
Record revenue for Rhipe as cloud licensing momentum builds
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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microsoft
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licensing
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rhipe
Rhipe has racked up a record half year revenue of $69.5 million, bolstered by Microsoft CSP and other new programs.
Familiar face to manage Microsoft's Aussie Surface channel
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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lenovo
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surface
Microsoft has appointed its first ever Australian Surface commercial channel manager, with Lenovo's Fred Viet taking on the new role.
Global Cloud Xchange touches down in Sydney with cloud delivery network
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) launches content and cloud delivery network in Sydney, expanding its Global Network across Australia and New Zealand.
Enterprise market presents huge growth opportunity for cloud providers
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Nearly all enterprises plan to increase or maintain their annual spending on cloud computing in 2016, according to a study.
Microsoft and Acer expand partnership
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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productivity
Microsoft-Acer tie-up enhances mobile productivity with pre-installed apps on Acer devices, elevating user experience from H2 2016.
Dicker Data offers up industry-specific Dynamics customisations
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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microsoft
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dicker data
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microsoft dynamics
Dicker Data has been appointed distributor for xRM, in a deal to help provide resellers with faster Dynamics deployments and quicker ROI realisation.
NZ first as Softsource signs on as Microsoft partner
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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iaas
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softsource
Softsource has been announced as the first Microsoft Office 365 Shared Computer Activation partner in New Zealand.
Microsoft brings Power Bi to Xero
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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financial systems
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microsoft
Xero teams up with Microsoft Power BI to give small businesses better access to and analysis of financial data.
blueAPACHE extends Microsoft relationship
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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surface
blueAPACHE has recently extended its relationship to include the Microsoft Devices Program and the Surface range.