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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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IXUP goes 'post-quantum' with security tech upgrade
Wed, 15th May 2019
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The secure analytics company has also partnered with Deloitte as a reseller, and launched a SaaS offering on Microsoft Azure.
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Telia Carrier launches new PoP in SUPERNAP Italia data centre
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Telia Carrier has launched a new Cloud Connect PoP in the SUPERNAP Italia data centre, enhancing global cloud connectivity for enterprises near Milan.
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Diversification strategy pays off for Parallo
Tue, 14th May 2019
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it automation
Parallo has been formally recognised after receiving four new major competencies from its core partners, VMware and Microsoft.
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Talend extends its iPaaS to Microsoft Azure
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Talend Cloud will be available on Microsoft Azure from Q3 2019, offering enhanced performance and connectivity options for data integration.
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Check Point adds two new elements to partner program
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Check Point boosts partner benefits with CloudGuard PAYG scheme and new Engage app for enhanced collaboration.
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Datacom recipient of Dell Technologies Global Partner award
Mon, 13th May 2019
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This global award recognises Datacom’s technical excellence in achieving great results for customers while leveraging Dell Technologies.
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Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution
Thu, 9th May 2019
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FIDO2 is a set of standards that enables easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO Security Keys.
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Red Hat updates its Kubernetes platform OpenShift
Thu, 9th May 2019
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Red Hat launches OpenShift 4, enhancing Kubernetes automation and ease-of-use for hybrid and multicloud deployments, streamlining IT innovation efforts.
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How Azure ExpressRoute will impact Kiwi businesses
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Microsoft's Azure ExpressRoute site launching in Auckland this May promises lower latency, predictable performance, and reduced costs for Kiwi businesses.
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Six reasons why Red Hat is red hot in 2019
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Red Hat thrives in 2019 due to Linux dominance, open source innovation, cloud independence, new products, cost efficiency, and IBM’s acquisition boost.
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Five ways Windows 10 Professional lets you have it all
Wed, 8th May 2019
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With Windows 7 support ending, Windows 10 Professional emerges as the modern, secure, and efficient solution for businesses. Explore its five standout features.
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Deutsche Bank opts with Red Hat for its hybrid cloud journey
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Deutsche Bank partners with Red Hat to boost its digital transformation with a hybrid cloud platform, improving efficiency and agility across global operations.
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Microsoft and Red Hat partner to bring OpenShift to Azure
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Microsoft and Red Hat have launched Azure Red Hat OpenShift, integrating enterprise Kubernetes to streamline hybrid cloud management across Azure services.
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14 partner and customer reactions to Red Hat's Enterprise Linux 8 announcement
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Enterprise Linux 8 from Red Hat gets a warm reception from industry giants like Google Cloud, IBM, and Microsoft. Here's what partners and customers are saying.
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Amazon still safely ahead of chasing pack in cloud infrastructure market
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Despite Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and Tencent all substantially outpacing the overall market, Amazon is still clearly in front.
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Snowflake available on Microsoft Azure for ANZ customers
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Snowflake's data warehouse capabilities are now available on Microsoft Azure for Australian and New Zealand customers.
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Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.
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Microsoft's biggest announcements from Build 2019
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Microsoft Build 2019 introduces new innovations for Microsoft 365, including features like Microsoft Graph data connect and the Fluid Framework.
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Teleopti reimagines workforce management with the launch of Grant the chatbot
Mon, 6th May 2019
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Teleopti's AI-powered chatbot, Grant, has been launched to enhance employee self-service and automate intraday operations in workforce management.
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Air NZ sets 3D printing precedent for aircraft maintenance
Mon, 6th May 2019
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Air New Zealand, in partnership with ST Engineering and Moog, has successfully completed a world-first 3D printing experiment for aircraft maintenance.