Microsoft stories - Page 93
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.
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Microsoft NZ completes new senior leadership team with AWS hire
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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Corina Radovanovich, with local and international experience at Microsoft and Amazon, will lead marketing and operations in New Zealand.
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One Identity reaches out to SolarWinds customers following breach
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
One Identity offers free security risk assessment to SolarWinds customers to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security posture amid growing threats.
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How to use Employer of Record services to onboard staff around the world
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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payroll systems
ClickDimensions, the marketing automation software company, has expanded globally with the help of an Employer of Record, making the process efficient and easy.
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Telco Systems upgrades edge compute capabilities for public cloud
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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public cloud
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edge computing
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Telco Systems CEO Ariel Efrati says that the telecommunications market is discovering the ‘beauty’ of public cloud.
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Check Point invests in local cloud capabilities in ANZ
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
As public cloud usage in Australia and New Zealand grows, the company says it will continue to invest locally to support businesses.
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Citrix partners with Cloud4C, with eye on improving virtual desktop infrastructure
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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microsoft
Citrix and Cloud4C have partnered to deploy Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktops service to devices across the workforce, improving productivity and security.
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Inaugural Microsoft APAC Partner Awards winners announced
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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Three new regional awards introduced this year for APAC: Independent Software Vendor, Global Systems Integrator, and Services Partner of the Year.
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ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.
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Microsoft top targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.
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Confidence in public cloud grows, but challenges persist
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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network infrastructure
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Organisations are increasingly confident in public cloud, but are struggling with cloud access, according to a report by Barracuda.
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Microsoft to launch dedicated cloud service for retail sector
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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microsoft cloud
Microsoft Cloud for Retail is designed specifically to help retailers turn data into insights through various Microsoft services.
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Renesas collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate connected vehicle development
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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public cloud
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cartech
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software development
Renesas Electronics is partnering with Microsoft to expedite the development of connected vehicles using the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform.
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Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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multi-cloud
Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.
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Teradata Vantage arrives on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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planning
Teradata has announced an additional purchasing channel for Teradata Vantage on Azure - the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
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COVID-19: The gateway to innovation for Australia?
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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analyst report
Australian organisations are embracing innovation and accelerating opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Microsoft-IDC study.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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Microsoft: new Surface Pro 7+ for Business, 85” Hub to start shipping
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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personal computing devices
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 7+ for Business and announces shipments of Surface Hub 2S 85 in selected markets.
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Red Hat to acquire Kubernetes-native security provider StackRox
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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application security
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multi-cloud
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devsecops
Red Hat to acquire StackRox, a container and Kubernetes-native security provider, to strengthen security across its hybrid cloud portfolio.
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JetStream launches disaster recovery software, with support for Azure
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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data analytics
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public cloud
JetStream Software has released its disaster recovery software, JetStream DR, which will support Microsoft Azure VMware Solution.
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Vectra and Baidam to offer cybersecurity scholarships for Indigenous peoples
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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it training
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The companies are partnering to provide First Nations’ peoples with scholarships, a full education and technical skills.