Microsoft stories - Page 81
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.
Could a boom in AI patents point to a ‘quantum leap' in tech?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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A UN report reveals a surge in AI patents since 2013, suggesting a potential revolution across industries. IBM and Microsoft lead in filings.
Accenture and Microsoft strengthen bond with new business group
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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avanade
The new group elevates a longstanding strategic alliance, expanding combined service capabilities, global scale and joint solution development.
Education IoT market to be valued at US$11.3 billion by 2023
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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public cloud
The IoT in education market is set to soar to USD $11.3 billion by 2023, driven by eLearning adoption and connected devices, despite security concerns.
Indium Software achieves Microsoft Silver Analytics Competency
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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Indium Software announced that it has enhanced its digital services capability by becoming a Microsoft Partner Network member with Silver Analytics Competency.
AWS and Azure spending big bucks on data centres to get ahead
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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multi-cloud
A new report from Canalys has revealed what the world’s two largest cloud providers have been up to – and they’ve certainly been busy.
IDC: Cloud ‘megaplaforms’ are heading to 70% workload share
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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multi-cloud
While the Big Four providers will have the lion’s share, lock-in will be avoided through multi-cloud and cloud-native approaches.
Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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data protection
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frost & sullivan
While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.
Cloud communications turns US$45b collaboration market on its head
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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It comes as little surprise that cloud is continuing on its disruptive path – this time in the collaboration market.
Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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Australian tech firm LiveTiles partners with Microsoft to launch an Airline AI bot to streamline gate operations, aiming to boost customer service efficiency.
Veeam expands cloud data management capabilities for IBM, AWS and Azure
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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virtualisation
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public cloud
The new capabilities supposedly deliver cost-effective data retention, easy cloud migration and data mobility.
Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Silver Peak is the only SD-WAN vendor to partner with all four leading public cloud providers – Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.
MNF Enterprise brings calling to MS Teams
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Businesses can now use Microsoft Teams for local and international phone calling from their computer or device.
Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute launches in Perth
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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This new ExpressRoute location will offer Perth organisations a direct and private connection to their Microsoft cloud services.
NTT Com launches Azure stack in Singapore
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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public cloud
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) has introduced the Managed Microsoft Azure Stack Solution to its Singapore operations.
Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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cartech
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it automation
Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.
A10 Networks’ four cloud security predictions for 2019
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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public cloud
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ddos
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cloud security
While many companies had previously been afraid of making the move, new advances in cloud security have reduced the number of successful cyber attacks.
Hyperscale data centres surging globally, 132 more on the way
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Global demand for data surge fuels a boom in hyperscale data centres, with 132 new facilities set to bolster the current 430, a rise led by Amazon and Google.
Signs of erosion in Cisco’s IT infrastructure dominance
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
While still maintaining a significant lead, Cisco finished 2018 with a slightly smaller piece of the pie in the enterprise IT infrastructure market.
Bulk of US$250b cloud market claimed by just nine companies
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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paas
The top nine vendors in the wide cloud market ecosystem are responsible for well over half of all the revenues.
How hybrid will shape the cloud battle in 2019
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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public cloud
In 2019, hyperscale cloud giants like AWS, Microsoft, and Google will fiercely compete to dominate the lucrative hybrid cloud solutions market.