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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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ANZ partners win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Microsoft recognizes Australia and New Zealand partners at its annual Partner of the Year Awards. Winners include Enlighten Designs and Accenture/Avanade.
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OpenText expands on integration with Microsoft Teams
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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OpenText integrates its Content Services solution with Microsoft Teams to enhance collaboration for remote workers.
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Culture Amp announces new integrations with Microsoft Teams and Slack
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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Culture Amp integrates with Microsoft Teams and Slack to enhance remote work feedback. These tools aim to boost employee engagement and motivation.
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Y Soft announces cloud-based print management services
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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The two new solutions provide solutions for either enterprise or SMB scale organisations looking to take print management off-premise.
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Microsoft NZ appoints Matt Bostwick as commercial partner director
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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Microsoft's new commercial partner director, Matt Bostwick, is excited about the company's data center growth plans in New Zealand.
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Video: How offering the Surface range can boost your sales
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Ingram NZ MS Surface BDM Sandre Nicols explains the sales opportunities for channel partners with the streamlined Surface range, fit for any use-case.
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Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Microsoft's plan to launch a data center region in New Zealand is expected to fuel digital transformation opportunities for businesses.
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Video: The channel partners’ guide to AV installation for Teams
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Cloud collaboration is here to stay. Microsoft partner development manager details how to provide the right AV solution for every Teams customer.
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Microsoft to help NZ job seekers acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Microsoft and Adecco have partnered to offer free learning resources to New Zealand job seekers, helping them gain the necessary skills for in-demand roles.
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Huawei ranks #6 among world’s most innovative companies for 2020
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Huawei occupy the top spots, followed by Alibaba, IBM, Sony and Facebook.
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Commvault partners with Microsoft to deliver SaaS and cloud technology
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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Commvault and Microsoft ink a multi-year deal to integrate Metallic SaaS on Azure, enhancing data protection and cloud technology scalability.
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Former Salesforce, Microsoft security exec to lead Zoom security team
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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Zoom has announced the appointment of former Microsoft and Salesforce executive Jason Lee as its new chief information security officer.
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Things are getting personal with Microsoft Teams
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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Microsoft Teams introduces new features to help users manage work and personal life, allowing seamless collaboration, sharing, and organisation.
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Australian Department of Defence selects Microsoft Azure for new ERP platform
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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The Australian Department of Defence has chosen Azure to host SAP/4HANA for its new ERP platform, connecting its Protected Network to Azure AU Central.
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How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
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Google & Parallels to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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Google partners with Parallels to bring Windows apps, including Microsoft Office, to Chrome Enterprise, enhancing Chromebook functionality later this year.
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Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
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SAS and Microsoft form strategic partnership
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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SAS’ AI and analytics more tightly integrate with Microsoft Azure; Microsoft to bring cloud-based SAS industry solutions to its customers.
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Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Poly’s Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.
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LMS365 deploys new UK & Germany data centres
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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LMS365 deploys new data centres in the UK and Germany to meet evolving data governance needs, leveraging Microsoft Azure to enhance its learning platform.