Microsoft stories - Page 59
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.
HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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As part of the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, the three companies have made ‘hundreds’ of royalty free patents available.
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
Equinix expands private network access to Azure across six new markets
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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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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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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Seattle-based company Pulumi has announced version 3.0 of its Cloud Engineering Platform, which it says will unite all aspects of cloud engineering.
Microsoft: Eight hybrid work trends every business leader should know
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals eight key trends for hybrid work in New Zealand, urging business leaders to adapt and rethink assumptions.
6clicks partners with Microsoft to bring greater security to Aus Government
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Global GRC company 6clicks has launched 6clicks for Government, a cloud-based software that automates risk and compliance management using AI.
Microsoft to create data center region in Malaysia to drive digital growth
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Microsoft plans to launch its first data center region in Malaysia, delivering local cloud services to support the country's digital growth.
Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
Egnyte ensures greater security across Microsoft 365 with latest integrations
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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Egnyte launches new integrations with Microsoft 365 for improved insight and security, targeting mid-sized organisations.
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.
Major firms disclose breaches in the wake of SolarWinds attack
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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sase
Russian hackers acquired US officials' emails, Black Kingdom ransomware affected Microsoft servers, Shell disclosed data breach, MobiKwik data stolen.
Microsoft appoints Dicker Data as NZ distributor of Surface products
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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Dicker Data has been appointed as a distributor of Microsoft Surface products in New Zealand, effective from 3 May 2021.
Microsoft spends $19.7b to acquire AI software firm Nuance
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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The acquisition enables Microsoft to capitalise on Nuance’s ‘decades’ of experience in both enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare.
AvePoint brings Salesforce Cloud Backup to channel partners
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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AvePoint's Salesforce Cloud Backup is now available to channel partners, providing MSPs with backup and restore capabilities across multiple SaaS providers.
Kiwi IT firm Theta brings contactless sign-ins to reception desks worldwide
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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microsoft
New Zealand-based IT services firm Theta revolutionized reception management with its contactless sign-in system, EVA Check-in.
New digital conference details best practices for Microsoft 365 optimisation
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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Join the virtual #ShiftHappens Conference to learn best practices for optimizing your digital workplace and M365 investments. Don't miss out!.
Considering Microsoft Teams for calling? What you need to know
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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Software-based systems such as Microsoft Teams are a popular choice for businesses needing to replace their business telephony.
MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.
ActiveCampaign adds CX integrations for Facebook, Microsoft, Twilio, and Zendesk
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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The new integrations are designed to assist organisations with customer data syncing and strategic decision-making.