Microsoft stories - Page 74
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.
PwC and Microsoft partner to kickstart India's digital transformation
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PwC and Microsoft India form alliance to propel digital transformation for businesses across India, harnessing strategic and tech prowess.
Unisys keeps operations local in Asia Pacific with new security experts
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Unisys is reaffirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of three new security experts covering design, sales & delivery.
Commvault's long-term commitment to the APAC channel
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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commvault
Commvault expands into Asia Pacific market with a focus on resellers, distributors and partners. Impressive list of partners.
Microsoft's local cloud services experience huge uptake in India
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Indian companies adopt Microsoft cloud in numbers and are well on their way to digital transformation, since its launch from local data centers.
Microsoft Azure now 'pay-as-you-go' across Indian data center region
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Indian Microsoft Azure users can now use 'pay-as-you-go' options across their data centers, & the company is enticing customers into its broad range.
Netmagic delivers new cloud service through India data centers
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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private cloud
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Netmagic, owned by NTT Communications, has launched a new virtual private cloud platform, attracting Microsoft India as a customer.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
AWS to open India, South Korea data centers
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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AWS is planning data centers in South Korea and India next year, with the Indian market heating up with Microsoft and IBM also opening centers there.
Ingram Micro's Microsoft CSP play; global financials
Tue, 5th May 2015
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cloud services
Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations among first in Asia Pacific to kick off with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider programme.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Polycom singles out top partners with excellence awards
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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The winners of Polycom's 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards includes Dimension Data, Telstra Corporation Limited and Microsoft.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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crypto
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blockchain
Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
Are we looking at Microsoft's next CEO…?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.