Microsoft stories - Page 72
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.
Four security threats affecting FSIs in 2020
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
supply chain
#
cybersecurity
The 2020 Future Cyber Threats report by Accenture highlights six extreme threats to the global financial services sector. Here are four of them.
Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
#
martech
#
apm
#
software development
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
Microsoft NZ expands senior leadership team
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
#
microsoft
#
microsoft azure
#
job moves
Microsoft New Zealand expands senior leadership team with appointment of Nigel Parker as Customer Success Unit Lead.
CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
#
microsoft
#
m&a
#
microsoft azure
Melbourne cloud management platform company Kumolus has been acquired by US-based CloudBolt Software to support its APAC growth plans.
Digitally transforming the world's home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
#
devops
#
public cloud
#
apm
Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.
Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
microsoft
Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
Cloud4C appoints Indonesia country leader to grow ASEAN footprint
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
#
partner programmes
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
Cloud managed service provider company Cloud4C has appointed a new country leader who will focus on growing its footprint in ASEAN and Indonesia.
Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
Cloud-based products 'outshining' traditional IT offerings in APAC
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
#
uc
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
Cloud-based products are outshining traditional products as the demand for resilient business continuity surges in the APAC region, according to GlobalData.
Fivetran opens Sydney office, announces APAC data centre
Tue, 12th May 2020
#
microsoft
#
microsoft azure
#
apac expansion
Automated data integration firm Fivetran has opened a new office in Sydney as part of its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
DXC Technology invests in staff enablement programme
Tue, 12th May 2020
#
multi-cloud
#
microsoft
#
education, learning & training
Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
Tue, 12th May 2020
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
microsoft
#
oracle
The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.
Rackspace to open first NZ office in Auckland
Tue, 5th May 2020
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
microsoft
Rackspace is set to open its first office in New Zealand, located in Auckland, as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
#
uc
#
microsoft
#
voip
No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.
Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
microsoft
#
cisco
The division will continue to work with organisations to provide collaboration solutions, which in the recent climate is more important than ever.
Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
#
malware
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.
APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
#
quantum computing
#
microsoft
#
alibaba
Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
#
risk & compliance
#
microsoft
#
microsoft azure
Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.