Microsoft stories - Page 144
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.
Microsoft launches bot service for healthcare sector
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Microsoft has unleashed a new healthcare bot that provides cloud-based conversational AI to help patients take healthcare into their own hands.
2018 cloud infrastructure spend exceeds US$80b
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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multi-cloud
According to Canalys, spending grew by 46% in 4Q18 and AWS maintained dominance with nearly a third of the total.
Dell EMC expands multicloud data protection capabilities
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
According to IDC, 92% of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64% adopting a multi-cloud approach.
Inside Xbox brings exciting news for gamers
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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The huge Game Pass library is due to swell even more with the upcoming inclusion of some must-have heavy hitters.
Channel partners growing in importance for cloud services
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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Canalys analysts say the huge growth in cloud services will be of benefit to channel partners with a number of incentives.
AWS’ on-premises play an admission of hybrid cloud's future
Wed, 6th Feb 2019
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
According to Nutanix’s Jeff Smith, public cloud is not - and never has been - a panacea, and it seems the world has finally caught up to that fact.
Big cloud providers continue to squeeze out smaller players
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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Last year saw almost manic growth in revenue for cloud providers as businesses continue to seek the benefits the services can provide.
Could a boom in AI patents point to a ‘quantum leap' in tech?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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A UN report reveals a surge in AI patents since 2013, suggesting a potential revolution across industries. IBM and Microsoft lead in filings.
Accenture and Microsoft strengthen bond with new business group
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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The new group elevates a longstanding strategic alliance, expanding combined service capabilities, global scale and joint solution development.
Education IoT market to be valued at US$11.3 billion by 2023
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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The IoT in education market is set to soar to USD $11.3 billion by 2023, driven by eLearning adoption and connected devices, despite security concerns.
Indium Software achieves Microsoft Silver Analytics Competency
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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partner programmes
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Indium Software announced that it has enhanced its digital services capability by becoming a Microsoft Partner Network member with Silver Analytics Competency.
AWS and Azure spending big bucks on data centres to get ahead
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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multi-cloud
A new report from Canalys has revealed what the world’s two largest cloud providers have been up to – and they’ve certainly been busy.
IDC: Cloud ‘megaplaforms’ are heading to 70% workload share
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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multi-cloud
While the Big Four providers will have the lion’s share, lock-in will be avoided through multi-cloud and cloud-native approaches.
Exclusive Q&A: The on-premises data centre is here to stay
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
In an exclusive interview, Scality’s Paul Speciale shares his thoughts on the data centre and cloud industries.
Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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data protection
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digital transformation
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While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.
Cloud communications turns US$45b collaboration market on its head
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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cisco
It comes as little surprise that cloud is continuing on its disruptive path – this time in the collaboration market.
Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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Australian tech firm LiveTiles partners with Microsoft to launch an Airline AI bot to streamline gate operations, aiming to boost customer service efficiency.
Varonis updates data security offering
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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threat intelligence
Version 7.0 of the Varonis Data Security Platform features new cloud and threat detection and response capabilities.
Veeam expands cloud data management capabilities for IBM, AWS and Azure
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The new capabilities supposedly deliver cost-effective data retention, easy cloud migration and data mobility.
Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Silver Peak is the only SD-WAN vendor to partner with all four leading public cloud providers – Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.