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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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Commvault and NetApp launch brand new backup, data protection solution
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Commvault and NetApp unveil a comprehensive solution to enhance data protection and rapid recovery for critical systems in hybrid cloud environments.
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Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS
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Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.
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Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
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Equinix and GIC launch US$1B partnership to build Japanese data centres
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Equinix & GIC's $1bn venture to build xScale data centers in Japan, enhancing connectivity for hyperscale firms.
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What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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COVID-19 pushes organisations to embrace remote work with Microsoft Office 365 deployments, but key considerations must not be overlooked.
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Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
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Zero-touch provisioning eliminates manual device prep in remote working age
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Zero-touch provisioning ends the IT headache of device setup by automatically configuring laptops for remote workers, saving time and USD $250 per device.
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APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
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Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
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Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
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Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Based in Melbourne, Farrokhnia will be responsible for developing the Zscaler channel in line with the company’s growth strategies.
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Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.
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Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.
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Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
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Nintex launches major updates, brings RPA bots to more businesses
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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Nintex has launched major updates to its Nintex Workflow Cloud, including robotic process automation (RPA) bots and improved workflow tools.
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Talend and Databricks extend partnership with deeper integrations
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Talend expands partnership with Databricks to enhance data integration, quality, and governance for machine learning workloads.
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Google Cloud launches COVID-19 rapid response programme
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Google Cloud has launched a Rapid Response Virtual Agent tool to help organisations manage a surge in customer queries amid COVID-19.
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Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
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SUNeVision launches new Azure ExpressRoute site in Hong Kong
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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SUNeVision has launched a new Azure ExpressRoute site in Hong Kong, enhancing data transfer performance and security for customers across Asia.
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Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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