Microsoft stories - Page 72
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.
Education IoT market to be valued at US$11.3 billion by 2023
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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public cloud
The IoT in education market is set to soar to USD $11.3 billion by 2023, driven by eLearning adoption and connected devices, despite security concerns.
Nutanix launches new APAC flagship office in Singapore
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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converged infrastructure
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cloud services
Nutanix has continued its commitment to Asia with the opening of a new regional office in the heart of SIngapore.
Cyber Readiness Institute launches global training program
Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The Cyber Readiness Institute is launching a new program to help small businesses understand basic cybersecurity issues.
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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email security
Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
This is the Octoverse: GitHub contributors by the numbers
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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martech
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apm
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lcnc
Between 2017 and 2018 there has been a 44% jump in the number of organisations using GitHub across public and private repositories.
New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.
Alibaba Cloud to close gap with rivals in APAC - GlobalData
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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devops
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iot
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iaas
Alibaba Cloud has almost 50% of the infrastructure-as-a-service market share in China and its annual revenue grew 101% in FY18.
NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
By switching from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite OneWorld, The Executive Centre has supposedly been able to improve operational efficiency.
Microsoft report: Cyber attacks cost Australia $29b
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
By the numbers: Cybercrime's trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cybercrime
A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.
Tech Data invests in ANZ with new partner program & cloud marketplace
Thu, 24th May 2018
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iaas
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Tech Data has shared the details of two major announcements designed to enable ANZ partners to build or grow their cloud offering.
India data center spending to reach US$2.7 billion in 2018
Wed, 9th May 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
India's data centre hardware spending will reach USD $2.7 billion in 2018, a 2.6% rise, while software spending surges by 10%, says Gartner.
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft dynamics
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m&a
According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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microsoft
Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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accelerator
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microsoft azure
Microsoft's eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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cloud marketplace
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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microsoft
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deloitte
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cloudera
The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.
4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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martech
Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.
The wait is over: Google opens first cloud region in India
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
The platform is now ready for customers to build applications and store data, joining the company's other Asia Pacific regions.
Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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iam
A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.