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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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Microsoft intensifies efforts to fuel intuitive workplace collaboration
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Microsoft is leading the charge for teamwork and collaboration through a number of changes designed to fuel the modern workplace.
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Exclusive: LeapThought CEO on collaboration with Microsoft
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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LeapThought CEO Ratnakar Garikipati discusses leveraging Microsoft's platforms to expand globally and hints at future growth in North America.
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Exclusive: Microsoft channel boss discusses co-sell programme
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Recently I had the opportunity to talk to Microsoft NZ partner development manager Ryan Tarak about their co-sell programme.
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Microsoft unveils its thin, sleek and cheap Surface Go tablet
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Microsoft has designed its new two-in-one device with a basis of balancing versatility, performance, form and function.
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Umbrellar opens up to channel with new reseller programme
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Kiwi cloud and DX specialist is looking to expand its capabilities with a comprehensive programme for CSP partners.
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Ribbon Comms adds integration with MS Teams
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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Ribbon is one of only two suppliers officially certified by Microsoft to integrate its Session Border Controllers with Teams.
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Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in ANZ
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The solution, which integrates with other Microsoft cloud services including Office 365, strips away complexity from day to day business functions.
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Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
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EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft CTO talks securing data in the cloud era
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Aussie and Kiwi cloud use soars, yet data breach worries persist, says MSFT NZ's CTO. How secure is the cloud era?.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ingram Micro’s secret IoT Marketplace plans
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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ChannelLife has discovered Ingram Micro's plans to release an IoT Marketplace, building on the success of their current Cloud Marketplace.
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Microsoft partner Dilignet rebrands to Xello in push towards business solutions
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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The company says the rebrand elevates its focus on innovative business solutions centred around cloud, data and IoT technologies.
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NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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By switching from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite OneWorld, The Executive Centre has supposedly been able to improve operational efficiency.
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SkyKick upgrades offerings to show commitment to partners
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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After raising $40 million in funding, SkyKick has made improvements to their products aimed at providing support for channel partners.
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Microsoft’s Azure IoT Edge enters general availability, new features added
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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Microsoft's Azure IoT Edge is now generally available, bringing AI and Azure services to IoT devices with new open-source, security, and development features.
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Integrator UCLogiq strikes gold with Microsoft
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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The company has met the criteria, including a number of Microsoft-certified employees, customer references, and completed Office 365 projects.
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Microsoft report: Cyber attacks cost Australia $29b
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book 2
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Microsoft's Surface Book 2 offers stellar performance for design pros with its powerful specs, detachable screen, and Surface Dial and Pen.
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AWS top of all four regional public cloud markets around the world
Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
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Leading not just at a global level but also at a regional level, AWS is top of the North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America markets.
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Fusion5 global finalist for 2018 MS Dynamics Customer Service Partner of the Year
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Fusion5 was selected as a finalist based on a service desk transformation project delivered to Otago Polytechnic.
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The view from the crowd at the MS Partner Awards
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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The scoop on what it was really like being part of the crowd at the new and improved Microsoft Partner Awards.