Microsoft stories - Page 71
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.
Rackspace to open first NZ office in Auckland
Tue, 5th May 2020
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Rackspace is set to open its first office in New Zealand, located in Auckland, as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
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No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.
Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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The division will continue to work with organisations to provide collaboration solutions, which in the recent climate is more important than ever.
Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.
APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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quantum computing
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alibaba
Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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risk & compliance
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microsoft azure
Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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quantum computing
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Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
Versa Networks celebrates success milestones
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Versa Networks is celebrating several success milestones, including industry awards, lucrative partnerships, and more than 1000 total customers to date.
Thales: Organisations failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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storage
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
A study by Thales and Ponemon Institute reveals 24% of Australian firms lack a security-focused approach to cloud data, risking compliance and consumer trust.
20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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supply chain
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cloud services
Oracle has bold plans to launch 20 new cloud regions by 2020, equating to one region every 33 days for the next 15 months.
HCL - the Global IT company with a growing ANZ presence
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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HCL, founded 43 years ago and based in India, is strengthening its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, employing over 1,960 people across ANZ.
Microsoft and Jio sign 10-year partnership with sights set on India
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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Microsoft and Jio ink a decade-long agreement targeting India's digital transformation through cloud services, connectivity, and AI-driven solutions.
ThousandEyes adds Alibaba Cloud to cloud monitoring capabilities
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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This increased coverage builds on ThousandEyes' fleet of Cloud Agents that provide global monitoring vantage points from major cloud providers.
Contact centre market to see 14.6% CAGR over next five years
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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martech
The rise in omnichannel communication will be a large contributor to this growth, says Fortune Business Insights.
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Infosys collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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Leveraging the latest digital technologies, the solutions aim to improve the entire lifecycle of building construction and operations.
Six reasons why Red Hat is red hot in 2019
Wed, 8th May 2019
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virtualisation
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semiconductors
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multi-cloud
Red Hat thrives in 2019 due to Linux dominance, open source innovation, cloud independence, new products, cost efficiency, and IBM's acquisition boost.
Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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multi-cloud
We are now focussed on an aggressive strategy to help businesses transition to cloud with Backup and Cloud Data Management solutions.
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.