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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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It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Microsoft has completed its USD $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, appointing Nat Friedman as CEO, but vows to uphold the platform’s ‘developer first’ ethos.
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Microsoft demonstrates the real-life applications of AI in NZ
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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New Zealanders are being encouraged to clean up their beaches with the help of an AI-powered tool developed by Sustainable Coastlines and Microsoft.
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Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM’s Red Hat acquisition
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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IBM bets big with a USD $34 billion takeover of Red Hat, spurred by AWS's cloud dominance and aiming to become the top hybrid cloud provider.
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Tensions between China and US causing cloud war
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Ongoing trade tensions between China and the US  are having a significant impact on the cloud service providers market.
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Big 5 cloud providers tighten stranglehold on market
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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While the market is seeing strong growth, it's coming at the expense of small-to-medium sized cloud operators.
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Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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The increase only affects commercial online services priced in New Zealand dollars and is limited to cloud products only.
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Positive results for Microsoft, but Azure growth slows
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Microsoft has released its latest financial results, and albeit one disappointment it’s good news for shareholders.
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Ditch the risk: How to deploy O365 without any 'oh no' moments
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Microsoft Office 365 risks can quickly turn O365 into an ‘oh no’ moment for businesses, employees, and customers.
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How NetApp aims to support every cloud, everywhere
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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NetApp announced new solutions that enable customers to deliver data-driven business outcomes for applications across hybrid cloud environments.
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NAB and Microsoft show AI’s potential with cardless ATM concept
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Customers who opt into the service would be able to withdraw cash from an ATM using facial recognition technology and a PIN.
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Modernising your ERP could unlock a potential goldmine
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Businesses with the wrong or outdated ERP systems are being deprived of insights and capabilities to drive their business forward.
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The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it’s not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
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Ingram’s new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram’s videos.
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New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.
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SMBs cling to older PCs and hefty repair bills
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Small businesses clinging to older PCs face significant costs, with maintenance averaging NZD $4000 each. Updating could cut expenses and boost productivity.
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HPE launches hybrid cloud tools for SMBs
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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HPE unveils new hybrid cloud tools tailored for SMBs, simplifying enterprise-level tech deployment for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
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Microsoft’s new project to bring gaming to the data centre
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.
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Microsoft’s Project xCloud service will allow you to stream Xbox One games on any device
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Microsoft unveils Project xCloud, streaming service to play Xbox games on mobile devices, boosting global access.
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Change is coming for popular Windows products
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Microsoft wants to ensure that your business is well-supported during the upgrades, which is why it is offering a range of options to help you transition.
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Data#3 wins Microsoft Azure migration services contract
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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The process for selection was highly competitive and involved the completion of eight separate workload migration scenarios.