Microsoft stories - Page 132
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.
Exclusive: Microsoft charges ahead with Surface-powering wearable
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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Microsoft has unveiled a new wearable that as well as tracking steps, can power up your Surface tablet using kinetic energy, reducing the power bills.
'Exciting new entrants' and old hands shine in Microsoft NZ 2016 Partner Awards
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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It was a mix of old hands and newcomers taking out the awards at last night's Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, and the winners are...
Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
Nintex harnesses Azure Japan data center for growth
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Nintex has signed on to deploy and operate its cloud-based services within Microsoft’s Azure Japan data center, to support increased cloud adoption.
Which projects are in the running at the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards?
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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With Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards just days away, we take a look at the projects garnering their creators a place on the coveted finalist list.
Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Veeam has launched its Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure offering, enabling on-premise migration or restoration to the cloud.
Impressive innovation at Microsoft’s Student Accelerator showcase
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
Under-penetrated verticals offering huge MDM potential; will Microsoft shake up EMM?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The Australian MDM market is offering growth and 'significant' opportunities for the channel, while there could be a shakeup ahead for the EMM market.
New release from Microsoft promises business benefits for enterprises
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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Microsoft's recently announced Dynamics AX is an enterprise-class business application architected to take full advantage of the cloud's resources.
Microsoft partners with Aussie startup Thred
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Microsoft is putting its might behind Aussie start-up Thred, which has been selected as a key start-up partner in the consumer and mobile space.
Intergen takes to the red carpet with Microsoft Azure IoT and Power BI
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Intergen has been invited to join not one but two exclusive, invitation only, Microsoft Red Carpet partner programs.
Telstra and Microsoft team up for 'store of the future'
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Telstra and Microsoft have created a new customer environment blending online and physical worlds, with the initiative already reaping benefits.
Purple signs Microsoft exec to head Asia Pacific
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Purple has snapped up former Microsoft executive Petah Green as the intelligent spaces vendor ramps up its Asia Pacific business.
NEC Australia becomes a strategic Microsoft IoT partner
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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NEC Australia joins Microsoft's Azure IoT program to develop IoT solutions for vertical markets using Azure cloud platform.
VMWare, Cisco and Microsoft top of list as enterprises spend up on SDI
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Enterprises are upping their spend on software defined infrastructure this year with VMware, Cisco and Microsoft top of the list as go-to-vendors.
Rackspace puts pedal to the metal with next-gen OnMetal
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Rackspace has debuted its next-generation of OnMetal Cloud Servers, for running demanding workloads with the ability to quickly scale and deploy.
Video collaboration the way of the future, according to Polycom and Microsoft
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Polycom and Microsoft have extended their 12-year partnership to roll out video collaboration solutions for Office 365 and Skype for Business.
Australian data center-hosted options for new Microsoft Dynamics AX
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Microsoft customers will be able to access the new Dynamics AX from in-region data centers, with Microsoft hosting the offering in Australia.