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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.
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Microsoft unveils preview of its Azure VMware Solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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Microsoft unveils the next-generation Azure VMware Solution preview, enabling seamless migration of VMware apps to Azure, boosting agility and resilience.
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NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service
Tue, 5th May 2020
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NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.
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Rackspace to open first NZ office in Auckland
Tue, 5th May 2020
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Rackspace is set to open its first office in New Zealand, located in Auckland, as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
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HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.
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Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
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No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.
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9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership
Mon, 4th May 2020
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9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.
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One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support
Mon, 4th May 2020
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One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.
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Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million
Fri, 1st May 2020
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The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.
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Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.
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Microsoft NZ's OCP lead sets sights on new Australia role
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Sarah Bowden, who led Microsoft NZ's One Commercial Partner business, will become digital sales director at Microsoft Australia from 1 June 2020.
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Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
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Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.
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Interview: Base 2 head discusses digital transformation during pandemic
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Base 2's Greg Sharp highlights the urgent need for SMBs to invest in digital transformation during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity.
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Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
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Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
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Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.
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McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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McAfee has introduced an MVISION Cloud update enhancing encryption in Microsoft Teams, boosting secure data sharing and collaboration as remote work surges.
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Commvault and NetApp launch brand new backup, data protection solution
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Commvault and NetApp unveil a comprehensive solution to enhance data protection and rapid recovery for critical systems in hybrid cloud environments.
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Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.
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Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.