Microsoft stories - Page 204
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.
Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.
NextDC offers ExpressRoute to Office 365
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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NextDC is making private high-speed connections to Microsoft Office 365, via ExpressRoute, available through its AxonVN virtual exchange.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
iQualify: Disrupting tertiary education from the inside
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Open Polytechnic has launched iQualify, a platform that enables courseware designers to create online educational content.
Readify eyes 'development, design and data powerhouse' status
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Readify has snapped up former DiData VIC state manager Andrew Phillips as it seeks to be Australia’s ‘first development, design and data powerhouse'.
Lightning Labs and Microsoft offer up $20m in cloud credits
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Startups making it into Lightning Lab programmes receive an open cheque worth more than $500,000 each to use on Microsoft's Azure platform.
Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means the company ‘can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
Windows 10 now enterprise ready; Cortana says g’day
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means it can now ‘confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
Cloud ends growth impediment for Injury Treatment
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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A move to cloud infrastructure has ended a logistical nightmare and removed an impediment to growth for an Aussie business with a dispersed workforce.
Xbox NZ announces unique Tomb Raider competition to scout beautiful locations
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Xbox NZ has announced a unique competition where Kiwis can take photos that might make a good Tomb Raider level.
Surface Pro 4 hits the Kiwi market igniting battle for 'Pro' devices
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 has gone on sales in NZ today, with the move - and the launch of the iPad Pro - expected to ignite a battle for pro devices.
Dicker Data NZ launches new reseller enablement offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Dicker Data has unleashed a range of new offerings for the reseller community as the distributor seeks broader market engagement.
Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.
Bumper growth for MapR as companies seek value from data
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Big data and Hadoop expert MapR Technologies has reported record bookings for Q3 as companies look for revenue growth and efficiencies from data.
Microsoft bites into Android's Aussie tablet share
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Demand for two-in-one devices are ramping up, with Microsoft cashing in on demand for more professional devices.
First Xbox One backwards compatible games revealed
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Microsoft has released a list of the first Xbox One backwards compatible games, with 104 Xbox 360 games available from November 12th.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
Microsoft and Red Hat partner up for enterprise hybrid cloud
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft and Red Hat have partnered up to help enterprise customers embrace hybrid cloud by offering more flexibility in deploying Red Hat on Azure.
Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.
OneDrive storage slashing raises ire
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.