Microsoft stories - Page 65
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.
BlackBerry, Microsoft enter partnership for Teams integration
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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BlackBerry integrates its critical event management platform, BlackBerry AtHoc, with Microsoft Teams for secure communication during crises.
Microsoft: Kiwis find innovation easier post-pandemic
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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According to newly published survey results, 85% found innovation to be hard before COVID-19, while now just 40% express the same sentiment.
Commvault expands Metallic SaaS portfolio
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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Metallic Cloud Storage Service brings together technology from Commvault and Microsoft Azure for security and scale.
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft team up to empower industrial businesses
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Rockwell Automation and Microsoft partner to provide manufacturers with cloud-to-edge solutions for greater agility and scale.
DH2i launches SDP solution to enable zero trust IoT connectivity
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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public cloud
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edge computing
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iot
DH2i introduces its new edge-optimised software-defined perimeter solution, DxOdyssey for IoT, enabling secure zero trust IoT connectivity.
Microsoft Surface: All-new Laptop Go, plus Pro X gets update
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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The new Surface Laptop Go aims for affordability, the Pro X makes the most of Microsoft’s custom processor – plus four new accessories.
How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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cloud services
Henson Group, an Azure Specialist for ISVs, leverages its partnership with Microsoft to help ISVs migrate to Azure at scale - at almost no cost.
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
Internet speed is not why your video meeting is slow
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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voip
It’s time to stop confusing performance and latency, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions architect Mike Hicks.
ACE Training and Microsoft team up to support remote collaboration in NZ
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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ACE Training collaborates with Microsoft to support cloud adoption in New Zealand through a series of Teams webinars.
BlueJeans adds cloud video interop for Microsoft Teams
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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video conferencing
With increased support for the hybrid workforce, the latest updates are designed to help organisations plan back-to-office strategies.
Microsoft brings endpoint & Azure security under Microsoft Defender
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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edr
Microsoft rebrands its security platform as Microsoft Defender, bringing together Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Defender. #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftIgnite.
Microsoft to launch cloud service for healthcare firms
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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Microsoft is launching a dedicated cloud service for healthcare, aiming to improve connectedness for healthcare firms and patients.
Microsoft NZ bolsters senior leadership team with new specialist sales lead
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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customer success
Microsoft New Zealand appoints Sameer Jagga as specialist sales unit leader, expanding the company's leadership team.
ServiceNow extends Microsoft partnership with new Teams functionality
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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ServiceNow has extended its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the integration with Teams and improve employee experiences.
NetApp announces Elastigroup for Azure Spot VMs
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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cloud services
NetApp has announced Elastigroup for Microsoft Azure Spot VMs, allowing businesses to automate computing infrastructure and reduce costs by up to 90%.
Lenovo DCG releases agility-focused HCI and cloud solutions
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Lenovo is addressing the rise of remote work by delivering an open platform of HCI solutions in partnership with Nutanix, Microsoft and VMWare.
Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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it automation
The purchase includes Parallo’s products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo’s 25 employees will also join Rhipe.
Jamf extends Microsoft collaboration with iOS Device Compliance
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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risk & compliance
Jamf extends collaboration with Microsoft to offer iOS Device Compliance and maintain conditional access for Apple ecosystem management.
Microsoft's $100 million+ data centre approved for Auckland
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Microsoft has been granted consent from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office to advance its plans to open a datacenter region in Aotearoa New Zealand.