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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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Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Microsoft reveals free Xbox 360/Xbox One 'Games with Gold' lineup for March 2018
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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As always, Microsoft will be releasing free games for Xbox Live Gold members to play for the month of March 2018.
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Cinia partners with Megaport to deliver direct cloud connectivity
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Cinia has leveraged Megaport’s global SDN as a part of its cMatrix service, a customer-specific direct connect solution.
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Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.
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New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.
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Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Meet Kotahi, a 7-year-old company revolutionising NZ’s logistics with digital innovations like AI, IoT, and blockchain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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IBM sues former employee for taking diversity trade secrets to new Microsoft role
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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IBM has filed a lawsuit against ex-executive Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, now with Microsoft, for allegedly breaching a one-year non-compete clause.
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Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
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Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
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Veritas debuts CloudPoint 2.0 - data protection with Azure & Google Cloud integrations
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Veritas Technologies has launched CloudPoint 2.0 on Google Cloud Platform, offering enhanced data protection and simplicity for multi-cloud environments.
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Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
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You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.
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Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
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Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
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Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
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Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Joel Holmes and Riki Plester from Microsoft about their upcoming partner event called Elevate.
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‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.
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Ingram Micro strengthens its presence in APAC with new cloud marketplace
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Ingram Micro expands its APAC footprint by launching a new cloud marketplace in Malaysia, tapping into the region's growing demand for cloud solutions.
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Spark expands TaaS to offer end-to-end solutions
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Spark expands TaaS portfolio, adding contact centre, cloud security, and unified communication services, enhancing end-to-end solutions for government agencies.
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Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.