Microsoft stories - Page 150
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.

Crestron wins Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year award
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Crestron wins 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, recognised for their Crestron XiO Cloud solution. #IoT #DigitalTransformation.

Interconnection abound: Equinix to launch its ECX Fabric to APAC
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Later this year Equinix will roll out its Cloud Exchange Fabric across Asia Pacific to meet surging demand for inter-metro and private connectivity.

Malaysia could lose up to RM$49.5 billion from cyber attacks - report
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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analyst report
Cybersecurity incidents could potentially cause catastrophic economic losses for large organisations in Malaysia.

Probax launches backup and recovery tools for Office 365
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Probax launches a new Backup for Office 365 solution, leveraging Veeam to offer channel partners a secure and automated cloud-to-cloud backup service.

AvantiGas opts for UK-based Six Degrees in multi-cloud transformation
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The deal will see Six Degrees building and hosting the international company's data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 countries.

Polycom goes 'all in' on Microsoft Teams at Inspire 2018
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Polycom says it’s going ‘all in’ on Microsoft Teams to create the best experiences across a range of different communications devices and solutions.

Citrix takes SD-WAN solution to Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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Citrix partners with Microsoft to integrate its SD-WAN solution with Azure Virtual WAN, aiming to enhance user experience and simplify network deployments.

Five ways CIOs need to change to survive in a software driven world
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Software has become one of the most important assets for any enterprise, it has and will continue to revolutionise the way most organisations work.

Microsoft, IDC and STT Connect discuss Red Hat partnership
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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At the Red Hat APAC partner conference, I had the opportunity to sit in on a discussion with IDC research director Nigel Parsons.

Automate time-consuming IT processes with intelligent workflow platforms
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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low-code
The process empowers employees to automate and optimise their own business processes with no-code workflow and a content automation platform.

Microsoft Power BI to accelerate time to better data insights
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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planning
Microsoft's Power BI has enhanced its data analysis capabilities, aiming to provide quick insights for business analysts.

Microsoft launches Azure Expert MSP partner program
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Microsoft launches new program to connect customers with skilled managed service providers for cloud projects. Azure revenue grows 93% in Q3.

Microsoft intensifies efforts to fuel intuitive workplace collaboration
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Microsoft is leading the charge for teamwork and collaboration through a number of changes designed to fuel the modern workplace.

Exclusive: LeapThought CEO on collaboration with Microsoft
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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LeapThought CEO Ratnakar Garikipati discusses leveraging Microsoft's platforms to expand globally and hints at future growth in North America.

Exclusive: Microsoft channel boss discusses co-sell programme
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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co-sell
Recently I had the opportunity to talk to Microsoft NZ partner development manager Ryan Tarak about their co-sell programme.

Microsoft unveils its thin, sleek and cheap Surface Go tablet
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Microsoft has designed its new two-in-one device with a basis of balancing versatility, performance, form and function.

Umbrellar opens up to channel with new reseller programme
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Kiwi cloud and DX specialist is looking to expand its capabilities with a comprehensive programme for CSP partners.

Ribbon Comms adds integration with MS Teams
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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voip
Ribbon is one of only two suppliers officially certified by Microsoft to integrate its Session Border Controllers with Teams.

Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in ANZ
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The solution, which integrates with other Microsoft cloud services including Office 365, strips away complexity from day to day business functions.

Africa’s largest data centre to get even larger with big investment
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Teraco has announced its largest infrastructure project to date with the expansion of its Teraco Islando Campus (JB1) in South Africa.