Microsoft stories - Page 142
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.
Kiwi businesses set for a tech-fuelled boom - Microsoft
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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New Zealand small businesses could see significant growth and profitability with modest IT investments, says a new Microsoft study.
Microsoft bolsters green portfolio with 74MW solar investment
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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power / energy
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cleantech
Microsoft partners with Invenergy for a 74MW solar project in North Carolina, boosting its renewable energy portfolio to over 1.3 GW and creating 500 jobs.
Microsoft launches its first data centres in Africa
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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In launching the two new facilities, Microsoft becomes the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent.
Talend appoints first ANZ channel and alliances manager
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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As the company’s presence in the region has grown its partner ecosystem has expanded. Helen Larcos takes up the mantle to handle this growth.
CyrusOne nabs former Akamai and Microsoft executive
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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CyrusOne appoints John McCloskey as VP of Hyperscale and Cloud Sales. McCloskey, with experience at Akamai and Microsoft, will steer growth in Seattle.
Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Bridgewest New Zealand's acquisition of Provoke Solutions' holding company ignites new opportunities in R&D and growth, aiming to triple Provoke's size.
Malaysia a ‘frontrunner’ to become data centre hub in ASEAN
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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digital transformation
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dc
Malaysia is poised to become a leading data centre hub in ASEAN, driven by cloud tech, digitalisation, and supportive policies, says Aims Group.
Exclusive interview: Google’s escalation of the cloud wars
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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Rackware's CEO believes Google is going to be doing more acquisitions and buying an enterprise salesforce to grow more aggressively.
Which tech trends will influence the 2019 job market
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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data science
From AI and machine learning to blockchain and data science, six tech trends are set to govern IT skills in demand this year.
Veritas Backup Exec certified for Microsoft Azure and Windows Server 2019
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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Veritas Backup Exec achieves certification for Microsoft Azure and Windows Server 2019, giving organizations seamless data protection.
How ScanSnap Cloud enables device-less scanning
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Fujitsu's ScanSnap Cloud now lets users in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Indonesia scan and organise documents directly to the cloud, sans devices.
Symantec drives collaboration to simplify cybersecurity
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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More than 120 partners including AWS, Box, IBM Security, Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Splunk Commit to Symantec’s Integrated Cyber Defense platform.
Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.
Wipro to integrate security offerings with Azure and Office 365
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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risk & compliance
Wipro’s Cyber Defense Platform aims to assist customers with security operations, security monitoring and risk governance in their cloud migration journey.
NTT SG interview: Is hybrid cloud a panacea or just hype?
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
In this exclusive interview, NTT Singapore's Kiyoshi Matsumoto shares his thoughts on the issue of hybrid cloud and its potential future.
SoftwareONE invests in APAC with cloud provider acquisition
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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cloud services
The Swiss company has reached an agreement to acquire cloud transformation company RightCloud for an undisclosed amount.
GlobalSign, Microsoft join forces to strengthen mobile security
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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This provides greater assurances that the identity in the certificate matches the identity associated with the Intune policy set forth for the device/user.
TIBCO named leader in integration platform-as-a-service by Forrester
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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IPaaS and hybrid integration platform (HIP) providers are gaining recognition as strategic elements of digital transformation.
Exclusive Q&A: Why has Google thrown down the $13b gauntlet?
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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Google's latest US$13 billion investment in its US data centres marks a strategic move to gain ground in the competitive cloud market, says Francesco Paola.
One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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unix
Unix systems (including Linux and Mac OS), by their very nature, have distinct challenges when it comes to security and administration.