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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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Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Silver Peak is the only SD-WAN vendor to partner with all four leading public cloud providers – Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.
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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.
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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.
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NTT Com launches Azure stack in Singapore
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) has introduced the Managed Microsoft Azure Stack Solution to its Singapore operations.
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Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.
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A10 Networks’ four cloud security predictions for 2019
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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While many companies had previously been afraid of making the move, new advances in cloud security have reduced the number of successful cyber attacks.
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Hyperscale data centres surging globally, 132 more on the way
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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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.
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Signs of erosion in Cisco’s IT infrastructure dominance
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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While still maintaining a significant lead, Cisco finished 2018 with a slightly smaller piece of the pie in the enterprise IT infrastructure market.
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Bulk of US$250b cloud market claimed by just nine companies
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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The top nine vendors in the wide cloud market ecosystem are responsible for well over half of all the revenues.
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How hybrid will shape the cloud battle in 2019
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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In 2019, hyperscale cloud giants like AWS, Microsoft, and Google will fiercely compete to dominate the lucrative hybrid cloud solutions market.
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Cyber Readiness Institute launches global training program
Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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The Cyber Readiness Institute is launching a new program to help small businesses understand basic cybersecurity issues.
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ANU gains Microsoft, KMPG backing for AI institute
Fri, 28th Dec 2018
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The Australian National University has garnered support from Microsoft, KPMG, and Macquarie Group for its AI institute, aiming to revolutionise AI education.
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A10’s app delivery solution now on Azure Marketplace
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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A10 Networks has launched its cloud-native app delivery solution on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure, and streamlined deployment.
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Microsoft invests in more Azure availability for Asia
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Asia is proving to be a hot spot among the major cloud providers with new investments happening on a seemingly weekly basis.
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Using layered security to stay safe over the holidays
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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SonicWall’s Capture Labs threat researchers recorded 28 times more ransomware attacks on Black Friday compared to last year.
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Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Spark has combined the Microsoft Teams product suite with a number of other unique benefits to create Spark Enhanced Teams (SET).
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Take productivity to the next level with Surface
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Microsoft’s latest-generation Surface devices unlock more power, performance and value for business customers.
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Simplifying cloud networking with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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Microsoft Azure's Virtual WAN integrates Silver Peak SD-WAN, simplifying branch connections to cloud services, enhancing performance, and reducing costs.
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Microsoft NZ bids Goldie a “fond farewell”
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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Microsoft New Zealand director of commercial and partner business takes new role across the Tasman. The search for his replacement has begun.
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Telesmart to deliver Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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New Zealand’s Telesmart becomes the first provider in the country to offer Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams, enhancing external voice connectivity.