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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.
Cloud
Microsoft Inspires massive cloud collaboration
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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21Vianet Blue Cloud signed agreements with UnifyCloud, AvePoint, AgilePoint and Shenzhen Fadada Network Technology at Microsoft Inspire 2018.
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Veeam releases expanded Office 365 backup solution
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Veeam launches V2 of its Office 365 backup solution, adding support for OneDrive and SharePoint. The update boasts 50+ enhancements for better data management.
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Sophos new server security offering defends ‘cybercrime bullseye’
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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Fear of cyber risk is stunting growth in NZ businesses
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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43% of New Zealand respondents say they have put off digital transformation because they are worried about cyber risks.
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Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.
Fallback
Microsoft launches public preview of Windows 10 IoT Core Services
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Microsoft’s IoT partners, resellers, integrators, and OEMs will soon be able to access Windows 10 IoT Core Services.
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Microsoft Dynamics inner circle expands with the addition of Empired
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Empired joins the elite 1% of Microsoft Dynamics partners, gaining exclusive executive support, as recognised at the annual Inspire conference in Las Vegas.
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Crestron wins Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year award
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Crestron wins 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, recognised for their Crestron XiO Cloud solution. #IoT #DigitalTransformation.
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Interconnection abound: Equinix to launch its ECX Fabric to APAC
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Later this year Equinix will roll out its Cloud Exchange Fabric across Asia Pacific to meet surging demand for inter-metro and private connectivity.
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Malaysia could lose up to RM$49.5 billion from cyber attacks - report
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Cybersecurity incidents could potentially cause catastrophic economic losses for large organisations in Malaysia.
Data rec
Probax launches backup and recovery tools for Office 365
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Probax launches a new Backup for Office 365 solution, leveraging Veeam to offer channel partners a secure and automated cloud-to-cloud backup service.
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AvantiGas opts for UK-based Six Degrees in multi-cloud transformation
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The deal will see Six Degrees building and hosting the international company's data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 countries.
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Polycom goes 'all in' on Microsoft Teams at Inspire 2018
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Polycom says it’s going ‘all in’ on Microsoft Teams to create the best experiences across a range of different communications devices and solutions.
Fallback
Citrix takes SD-WAN solution to Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Citrix partners with Microsoft to integrate its SD-WAN solution with Azure Virtual WAN, aiming to enhance user experience and simplify network deployments.
Cio
Five ways CIOs need to change to survive in a software driven world
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Software has become one of the most important assets for any enterprise, it has and will continue to revolutionise the way most organisations work.
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Microsoft, IDC and STT Connect discuss Red Hat partnership
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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At the Red Hat APAC partner conference, I had the opportunity to sit in on a discussion with IDC research director Nigel Parsons.
Workflow copy
Automate time-consuming IT processes with intelligent workflow platforms
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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The process empowers employees to automate and optimise their own business processes with no-code workflow and a content automation platform.
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Microsoft Power BI to accelerate time to better data insights
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Microsoft's Power BI has enhanced its data analysis capabilities, aiming to provide quick insights for business analysts.
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Microsoft launches Azure Expert MSP partner program
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Microsoft launches new program to connect customers with skilled managed service providers for cloud projects. Azure revenue grows 93% in Q3.
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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.