Microsoft stories - Page 129
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 announces new Xbox One console and more in huge E3 2016 press conference
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft held its press conference at E3 2016 earlier today and it announced new Xbox One consoles and a whole lot more.
LinkedIn buy out: What are the experts saying?
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft's colossal purchase of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion has been the talk of the tech world this morning, so what are the experts saying?.
Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.
The future of productivity for business systems
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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intergen
Intergen's James Page heralds a 'productivity paradigm shift' in business systems, as smart tech reshapes our work future.
Microsoft Renewals – the season for finding carrots in the cloud
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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As cloud renewals approach, companies are urged to scrutinise Microsoft's From SA offer for Office 365, potentially cutting costs significantly.
Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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ESET discovers new version of DNS Unlocker with sneaky capabilities to re-configure DNS settings on victims' computers.
It's a record: Aussie partners win big at Microsoft partner awards
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Microsoft's Australian partners have shone bright at the announcement of the 2016 Partner of the Year awards, scooping up seven key awards.
Datacom takes out Microsoft Country Partner of the Year
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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partner awards
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Datacom has taken top glory, being named Microsoft's New Zealand Country Partner of the Year, ahead of Microsoft Partner Conference.
Citrix and Microsoft target joint customers with refreshed strategy
Fri, 27th May 2016
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partner programmes
Citrix and Microsoft bolster their alliance with a focus on aiding joint customers to embrace cloud mobility and digital transformation.
Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.
Games with Gold June 2016 revealed plus Rocket League gets cross-play between PC/Xbox One
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Microsoft has announced two big things today. The Games with Gold June list has been revealed and cross play is available for Rocket League.
Microsoft ramps up push for greener data centers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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sustainability
Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
Surface commercial channel lead, take two, as Viet departs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Fred Viet is exiting as Microsoft Surface commercial channel lead, just three months after being appointed, with Brett Murray taking over the role.
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.
Server virtualisation market reaching its peak, VMware still on top
Mon, 16th May 2016
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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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ibm
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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collaboration
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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ibm
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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it managers
Public Trust, NZ's largest Wills provider, delays new IT system to ensure quality assurance requirements are met.
Datacom intern helps create digital assistant for education providers
Mon, 9th May 2016
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The Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) program has rapidly risen to prominence amongst New Zealand’s future IT professionals.