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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.
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Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Strong growth in Office 365 and Azure has helped Microsoft to an 8% growth in revenue for the latest quarter, and offset declines seen elsewhere.
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Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns
Mon, 1st May 2017
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87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.
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From raw data to actionable intelligence: The art and science of endpoint security
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The endpoint is vulnerable. That’s where many enterprise cyber breaches begin: An employee clicks on a phishing link and installs malware.
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Microsoft appoints Insight MD as Asia Pacific vice president
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has appointed Andrea Della Mattea as its new Asia Pacific operations vice president as the company continues its DX focus locally.
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Increase parent engagement by sharing access to class work
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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New OneNote update empowers parents with a window into their child's classwork, fostering enhanced engagement and communication.
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LinkedIn integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 announced
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled new business solutions and capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to empower companies to transform digitally.
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Microsoft fuses AI into its next-generation data platform
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Microsoft unveils data platform strategy to bring intelligence to where the data lives. #Microsoft #DataPlatformStrategy.
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The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
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Veeam channel boss talks renewed vertical focus, investments and visibility
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Veeam's new channel chief Belinda Jurisic embarks on ANZ partner road trip, pledging increased support and sector focus.
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Microsoft: Aussie workers not ready for the Digital Age, report says
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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The study looks at the shift in employee behaviours and gaps in the workplace regarding productivity, collaboration and flexi-work practices.
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Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.
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NZ company Information Leadership wins govt. partner award
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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The company operates nationwide in local and central government, as well as in science, health and commercial sectors.
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Microsoft launches ‘phone signin’ for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in’ specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
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Innovix launches cloud marketplace; signs on as Microsoft CSP
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Innovix has launched its cloud marketplace in Singapore and Malaysia, while also signing on as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider.
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Pickles Auctions takes on digital future with DXC Eclipse
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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DXC Eclipse has helped Pickles Auctions set itself up for the next decade of transformation with the auction house eyeing up further technology growth.
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French company fuels Aussie digital transformation with Microsoft
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Sodexo's digital transformation in Australia is set to revolutionize its services, saving clients tens of millions of dollars.
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Microsoft signs multi-year deal with Porsche to feature in Forza franchise
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Porsche and Microsoft have signed a multi-year deal so the car company can feature its cars in many Forza video games in the near future.
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Microsoft crowns best two education partners
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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New Era IT and pcMedia hailed as top education partners at Microsoft's NZ awards for their exemplary ICT services to schools.
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Dridex email campaign hits Australia: Patch your MS Office software now
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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Proofpoint issues critical alert to Microsoft Office users to patch their software after Dridex email malware hits Australia.
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Photo Gallery: Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2017
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The Kiwi channel turned out in force last night for a night of glamour, glitz, awards and networking at Microsoft's New Zealand Partner Awards.