Microsoft Azure stories - Page 15
8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
Excelero announces public cloud storage support, starting with Azure
Thu, 6th May 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Excelero introduces public cloud storage support for its NVMesh software-defined storage, starting with Microsoft Azure.
Equinix welcomes former Telstra exec Cyrus Adaggra to leadership team
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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public cloud
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Adaggra will lead the company’s growth strategy in the region, spanning the company’s existing and new markets.
Cloud infrastructure spend exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021 — report
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Global spending on cloud infrastructure services exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021, with Amazon Web Services leading the pack, according to Canalys.
Equinix expands private network access to Azure across six new markets
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinix expands private network access to Microsoft Azure in Canberra, Seoul, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, and Bogotá.
The sky’s the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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public cloud
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microsoft
With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.
Pulumi announces version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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software development
Seattle-based company Pulumi has announced version 3.0 of its Cloud Engineering Platform, which it says will unite all aspects of cloud engineering.
Logicalis collaborates with Citrix and Microsoft in new programme launch
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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public cloud
The new programme allows IT teams deploy secure access to legacy Windows applications so remote workers can access them as virtual apps on their desktop.
Kiwi IT firm Theta brings contactless sign-ins to reception desks worldwide
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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public cloud
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software development
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microsoft
New Zealand-based IT services firm Theta revolutionized reception management with its contactless sign-in system, EVA Check-in.
IOTech collaborates with Microsoft to enable Edge XRT to support Microsoft Azure Sphere
Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
IOTech has announced the launch and availability of Edge XRT, its time-critical edge platform for Microsoft Azure Sphere.
Microsoft commits to NZ's tech future with free Azure training
Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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it training
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public cloud
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microsoft
Microsoft is offering free Azure certification courses for AWS certified professionals in New Zealand. Find out more here.
Microsoft to launch data center region in Indonesia
Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft is creating a data center region in Indonesia to boost digital growth and provide skills opportunities for three million Indonesians.
Microsoft unveils new Azure Arc hybrid and multicloud capabilities
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Companies are turning to hybrid and multicloud technologies to foster innovation and meet evolving business needs, says Microsoft.
Microsoft adds new ways to bring AI to the edge with Azure Percept
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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public cloud
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edge computing
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ai
Microsoft has launched Azure Percept, a platform that simplifies the use of Azure AI technologies on the edge.
Microsoft launches industry clouds for nonprofit, manufacturing & financial sectors
Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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it in manufacturing
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Microsoft aims to empower people, recognise the power of partnership, and it remains committed to security, compliance, and trust.
SNP and Microsoft extend partnership with long term view
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Through the alliance, which extends the existing collaboration between the pair, SNP aims to simplify and accelerate SAP customers journeys to SAP on Azure.
Unisys named Azure expert MSP for third consecutive year
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Unisys retains Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status for third consecutive year, offering flexible and secure cloud environments.
Cloud infrastructure spending reaches almost $40b in 2020's final quarter
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud lead the cloud provider market, accounting for 65% of total cloud spend in the quarter.
Check Point invests in local cloud capabilities in ANZ
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
As public cloud usage in Australia and New Zealand grows, the company says it will continue to invest locally to support businesses.
Confidence in public cloud grows, but challenges persist
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Organisations are increasingly confident in public cloud, but are struggling with cloud access, according to a report by Barracuda.