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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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Trend Micro leads market share for hybrid cloud security - IDC
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Software-defined compute technologies are often used in the context of public or private clouds, but can also be implemented in non-cloud environments.
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Ingram Micro enters MSP deal with Nerdio
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Ingram Micro partners with Nerdio to offer managed service providers the ability to deploy Microsoft Azure within two hours.
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Microsoft-backed security firm SpyCloud amplifies enterprise protection
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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Backed by US$21 million from Microsoft’s venture fund, SpyCloud strengthens its position in cybersecurity with cutting-edge ATO prevention technology.
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Pegasystems adds Kubernetes support to Cloud Choice Guarantee offering
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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Pegasystems has enhanced its Cloud Choice Guarantee to include Kubernetes, enabling clients to deploy Pega on popular cloud platforms and maintain flexibility.
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Rockwell Automation joins forces with Accenture, Microsoft, to simplify digital transformation
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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Rockwell Automation’s new Digital Partner Program streamlines industrial IoT implementations by connecting customers to digital expertise and solutions.
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QNAP releases HybridMount, a file-based cloud gateway
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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QNAP has launched HybridMount, a cloud gateway application that integrates various public cloud services for seamless hybrid cloud storage on QNAP NAS devices.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Considering the price, there are certainly cheaper options on the market but the performance in the Surface Pro 7 is much better than that of the Surface Pro 6.
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IDC names Trend Micro number one vendor for SDC security
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Trend Micro has been named the top 2018 vendor for software-defined compute security by IDC, leading the market with a 35.5% share.
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Fenner Dunlop turns to Rubrik for cloud backup & DR
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Fenner Dunlop Australia boosts productivity by 91 days with Rubrik's cloud data management platform, moving away from unreliable tape-based backups.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 is a sleek, robust notebook that impresses with its style and build quality, but its price may deter some potential buyers.
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FusionLayer introduces cloud-native blueprint for DDI solutions
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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FusionLayer unveils a cloud-native blueprint for upgrading legacy DDI systems, aiming to streamline enterprise network management and reduce costly downtimes.
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Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
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Orange partners with ThousandEyes to boost network visibility
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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Orange partners with ThousandEyes to offer enhanced network visibility, improving digital experiences across enterprise and cloud networks worldwide.
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Photo gallery: Inside Microsoft's new Experience Center Asia
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Asia Experience Center opened just last week, and already it is attracting customers and partners from around the world.
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Fortinet expands integration with Azure
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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Fortinet’s Security Fabric now integrates deeper with Microsoft Azure, enhancing dynamic cloud security offerings to better protect and manage cloud workloads.
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Adobe & Microsoft deepen integrations across Experience Cloud & Adobe Sign
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to integrate several of the companies’ popular products, to help accelerate customers’ digital transformation efforts.
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Sennheiser fuses Microsoft Teams into newest wireless speaker
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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Sennheiser’s latest office product brings Microsoft Teams capabilities to the forefront of workplace collaboration through audio.
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Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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Microsoft's new Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore features cutting-edge tech and opens the region's first Experience Centre, redefining the future workplace.
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Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Microsoft and Gulf Bridge International have partnered to bolster cloud adoption in the Middle East and Europe, enhancing connectivity and security.
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Macquarie Telecom to bring VMware SD-WAN to more Australian businesses
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Macquarie Telecom has partnered with Microsoft to deliver VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud services through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.