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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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SAS expands support for AWS and Google Cloud

Fri, 21st May 2021
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SAS has expanded support for additional cloud providers, as the demand for public cloud deployments of big data and analytics software grows.
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Vectra AI identifies top 10 threat detections across Azure AD and Office 365

Fri, 21st May 2021
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Vectra AI's latest report warns of critical threats within Microsoft Azure AD and Office 365, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and security.
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Microsoft NZ launches new Teams features

Fri, 21st May 2021
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Microsoft personal features on Teams are now available in New Zealand, allowing users to connect, plan, and organise things in one place.
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CrowdStrike launches industry-first adversary-focused cloud security solution

Thu, 20th May 2021
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CrowdStrike introduces adversary-focused cloud security solution, CrowdStrike Falcon Horizon, with real-time telemetry and behavioural detection.
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Logicalis welcomes new chief technology officer for global operations

Tue, 18th May 2021
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Logicalis has appointed Toby Alcock as its Chief Technology Officer, responsible for setting a unified global solution strategy and vision.
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Pure Storage unveils next evolution of Modern Data Experience strategy

Mon, 17th May 2021
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage unveils its Modern Data Experience vision and strategy, offering cloud-ready solutions to transform data into business opportunities.
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Public cloud services market saw huge growth in 2020 — IDC

Fri, 14th May 2021
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Despite the overall growth in the market, not all managed services grew as much as others — IaaS and PaaS services in particular grew much faster.
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Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs

Fri, 14th May 2021
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Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.
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How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers

Fri, 14th May 2021
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Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.
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New Bluetooth headsets announced by Poly

Wed, 12th May 2021
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Poly introduces new Voyager Focus 2 headsets with next-gen Acoustic Fence tech and Digital Hybrid ANC. Designed to reduce distractions while working.
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rhipe adds AvePoint to vendor portfolio for APAC market

Tue, 11th May 2021
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rhipe has been appointed as an APAC distributor for AvePoint, a Microsoft 365 data management and security solutions provider.
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Palo Alto Networks expands Prisma Cloud to protect cloud workloads

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Palo Alto Networks expands Prisma Cloud to automatically secure cloud workloads and enhance detection and compliance.
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8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams

Tue, 11th May 2021
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8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.
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Fujitsu Australia named as Leader & Contender in ISG report for Microsoft Ecosystems

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Fujitsu was recognised as a Leader in the Managed Services for Azure and Office 365 - Modern Workplace categories.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform

Fri, 7th May 2021
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Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
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Excelero announces public cloud storage support, starting with Azure

Thu, 6th May 2021
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Excelero introduces public cloud storage support for its NVMesh software-defined storage, starting with Microsoft Azure.
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AtScale launches native support for Data Analysis Expressions on Microsoft Power BI

Tue, 4th May 2021
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data analytics
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planning
AtScale now offers native support for Data Analysis Expressions, allowing Power BI users to connect in live mode.
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Microsoft pledges to bridge 'disability divide' with renewed commitment to accessibility

Tue, 4th May 2021
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Microsoft says it's doubling down on accessibility in order to bridge what the World Bank has dubbed the 'disability divide'.
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Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Rubrik's Go subscription is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing cloud data management and M365 backup and recovery.