Microsoft stories - Page 69
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.
Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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halo
Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.
Zscaler updates partner programme
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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it training
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partner programmes
Zscaler launches the Summit Partner Program, aiming to incentivise resellers and service providers with training and rewards based on technical expertise.
Silver Peak SD-WAN enables optimal Office 365 user experience
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enhances Office 365 user experience with intelligent traffic management, boosting performance and efficiency.
CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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comptia
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emerging technology
CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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politics
Ahead of New Zealand’s general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
New Azure and AWS integration announced amid increasing cyber threats
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
FireMon announces new integrations with Azure and AWS to bolster defences against rising cyber threats, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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iot security
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public cloud
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iot
The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT’s threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome’s protection and response capabilities.
Global data centers - ranked
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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google
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amazon
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microsoft
Data centers are now a cornerstone of the information economy, with USD$100 billion having been poured into the asset class over the past decade.
Macquarie CSP arm picks Azure as public cloud of choice
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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csps
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cloud services
Macquarie Cloud Services has chosen Microsoft Azure as its public cloud provider, launching a new Azure practice to deliver managed services across Australia.
Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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edutech
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massey university
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microsoft
Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
Kemp updates licensing, pricing for load balancers
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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forrester research
The goal is to provide increased value and tighter alignment with independent software vendor (ISV) and service provider use cases.
Microsoft NZ general manager Barrie Sheers bound for Asia
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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one commercial partner
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job moves
Current Microsoft New Zealand enterprise director Vanessa Sorenson will succeed Shears as NZ general manager from April 1.
Adobe Experience Platform launches in Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Adobe's Experience Platform is now live in Australia and New Zealand, leveraging a local Microsoft data centre to enhance speed and reliability for CXM.
NEXTDC brings Microsoft ExpressRoute site to Sydney
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The data-centre-as-a-service provider will offer Sydney customers an enhanced experience when connecting to their Microsoft Azure services.
Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.
IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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quantum computing
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ai
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microsoft
Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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public cloud
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uc
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cloud services
Facing unprecedented demands for the May 2019 election, the AEC turned to Microsoft Azure, marking a pioneering federal cloud project in Australia.
Microsoft and Genesys partnership expanded to deliver new cloud service
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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open source
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uc
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cloud services
Microsoft and Genesys expand partnership to launch Genesys Engage on Microsoft Azure, promising enhanced customer experience, security, and business agility.