Microsoft stories - Page 133
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.
Resellers urged to upgrade customers before 22% Microsoft cloud fee increase
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Resellers are being urged to get their customers onto Microsoft cloud services this month - before a 22% price increase takes effect on April 01.
22% price hike looms for Microsoft NZ enterprise cloud
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Microsoft is upping the prices for its enterprise cloud services by 22% on April 01, but those buying or renewing this month can get price protection.
Microsoft takes Dynamics AX to the cloud
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Microsoft has released a new version of Dynamics AX, allowing businesses to run their entire operations in the cloud.
Office 365 migration: avoiding the pitfalls
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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As Kiwi firms rapidly adopt Office 365, ICONZ's GM Jack Talbot cautions about potential migration pitfalls and stresses a bespoke approach for each business.
Android continues to be second most attacked platform, Kaspersky steps in
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
Amid rising malware threats against Android, Kaspersky launches a new Internet Security solution integrating Android Wear compatibility.
Analytics services big opportunity for vendors
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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More than 70% of analytics software purchasers surveyed are using analytics services, says Technology Business Research.
Riverbed adds AWS and Azure support to SteelFusion
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Riverbed has added support for Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure to its hyperconverged edge solution, SteelFusion.
Exeed encouraging resellers to embrace annuity services
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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distributors
Exeed is taking to the road to offer resellers practical sales tips on how to harness the full potential of cloud and annuity services.
Avnet serves up new cloud offering on back of Microsoft COSN inclusion
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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Avnet has become the first distributor to join Microsoft's Cloud OS Network program in ANZ, offering up a host of benefits for resellers.
Microsoft brings Surface Pro 4 Type Cover to New Zealand
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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With a starting price of $299.95, the Type Cover can be pre-ordered from the Microsoft Store. From March 15, it will be available in-store nationwide.
Xbox One Quantum Break preview gameplay video
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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reviews
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quantum computing
Microsoft was kind enough to invite us to play Quantum Break on Xbox One. From what we have played so far, the game is no average shooter.
Softsource launches Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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public cloud
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dlp
Kiwi company Softsource has launched its next-gen IaaS offering, heralding Australasia's first Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre.
Citirix, HP and IBM lead the pack in storage visualisation market
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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storage
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daas
The storage virtualisation market is highly competitive, but some vendors are standing out from the crowd. Technavio has identified the top six.
Intergen celebrates six-time finalist status
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Intergen is celebrating its long-running success with the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards after being named a finalist for six awards this year.
Microsoft NZ 2016 Awards: And the finalists are…
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Microsoft has revealed the finalists in this year's hotly contested Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards. So who's in the running?.
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
Microsoft’s Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
DRaaS booming as it becomes 'more than just recovery'
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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hyperscale
New reports show dramatic growth ahead for disaster recovery-as-a-service, with one noting its no longer just about recovery for businesses.
Many Xbox One games now coming to Windows 10 PC
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Many former Xbox One exclusive games are now being released for Windows 10 PC. Microsoft wants both console and PC owners to feel happy.