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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 confirms Windows 10 has hit one billion users
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Microsoft announces Windows 10 OS has reached one billion users across 200 countries, with every Fortune 500 company now using the system.
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Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Denodo, the data virtualisation provider, has experienced worldwide growth in 2019 thanks to strong year-end momentum and quality customer interactions.
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Alibaba Cloud fastest-growing in public cloud market
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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After AWS and Azure, Alibaba Cloud is the third biggest public cloud provider in the market and is showing no sign of slowing down.
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Four IoT giants team up for security solution
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Thales, Telstra, Microsoft and Arduino partner to deliver cellular network-based scalable trust for easy-to-deploy IoT applications.
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Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.
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HPE launches SMB microserver solution
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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Includes automation, remote management and in-built security and is available on a monthly subscription basis.
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CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
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Microsoft & Mogul launch Age of Empires II Asia Cup
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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The AOE II Asia Cup will run in four seasons. The top four teams from each season will land a place in the AOE Asia Cup Major.
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CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
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Ingram Micro offers free migration to the cloud
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Ingram Micro Cloud extends its Free Migration Offer in partnership with Microsoft Corp and AvePoint Inc until June 30.
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APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
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Talend updates to cloud data product for improved intelligence
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Talend launches Winter 20 version of Talend Data Fabric, enhancing data intelligence with AI features, new cloud connectivity, and automated data scoring.
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Attivo integrates with Azure for greater IoT threat protection
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Together the organisations will deliver a solution designed for detection and response to attackers targeting Azure IoT Edge devices.
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Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.
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Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
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Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.
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Zscaler updates partner programme
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Zscaler launches the Summit Partner Program, aiming to incentivise resellers and service providers with training and rewards based on technical expertise.
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A cloud-first approach starts with security
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Embracing a cloud-first strategy, organisations must prioritise security to leverage the flexibility and scalability of public cloud services effectively.
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Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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The company describes SecureX as a platform that provides visibility into security processes, including detection of unknown threats and policy violations.