Microsoft stories - Page 101
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.
Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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public cloud
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symantec
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cloud services
Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company’s initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The government will be stepping up efforts to embrace technology in a number of different areas, including doubling the current R&D expenditure.
Kiwis get a first chance playing on the Xbox One X at the Armageddon Expo
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The Auckland Armageddon Expo will be the first chance that many New Zealanders will be able to play on Microsoft's new Xbox One X console.
Microsoft to share insights on future data centre challenges at DCD event
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The London DCD event is free for end-users and data centre operators and as well as Microsoft includes speakers like Google, Tesla, Equinix and Ford.
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
Microsoft: Bangladesh, China assaulted by malware; Hong Kong better protected
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
China and Bangladesh are facing more malware threats and unwanted software families than ever, while Hong Kong is staying below the radar.
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don’t mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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uc
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voip
AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Dodging bullets: Australia's top malware threats according to Microsoft
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Australia is dodging many dangerous malware variants that are causing trouble around the globe, according to Microsoft’s Security Intelligence report.
Tumbling Android tablet sales drag down Aussie market
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Microsoft may have lost the smartphone battle, but it’s gaining share in the Australian tablet market according to new Telstye research.
NZ fares well in Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report - but threats still lurk
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft’s latest Security Intelligence Report has shown that New Zealand has fared relatively well in avoiding malware.
Sophos targets growth cloud market with new partner program
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Sophos has expanded its channel program to include a cloud security specialty as it seeks to capitalise on the growing public cloud market.
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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police
Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that’s transforming today’s approach to digitizing policing....
Microsoft buys all power from Irish wind farm for 15 years to power cloud
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Microsoft is buying every single kilowatt of energy that is produced from GE’s new 37 megawatt wind farm in Ireland to support growing cloud demand.
Microsoft’s green AI is on track to save the planet
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ai
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microsoft
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green tech
Microsoft’s AI infrastructure can transform how the world responds to the ever-increasing scale and speed of changes in the natural world...
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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daas
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windows
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microsoft
The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.
Promapp teams up with Kiwi agriculture & farming company
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Promapp’s integration with SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics will eventually support the sharing of processes to external suppliers.
Equinix: How you can create your own SuperCloud
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Enterprises are increasingly selecting individual cloud service providers for specific workloads, driving the need for inter-multicloud interconnection.
Broken computers are a thing of the past with Ingram Micro
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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microsoft
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surface
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro NZ revolutionises tech support, offering next-day Surface device replacements to tackle downtime for businesses.
Kaseya announces enhanced security to Unigma UCM Suite
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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it automation
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partner programmes
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microsoft office
With Unigma, MSPs and enterprises can automate routine tasks and optimise cost management through detailed cloud utilisation analysis.
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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displays & projectors
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digital signage
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.