ChannelLife New Zealand - Industry insider news for technology resellers

Microsoft stories - Page 133

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.
Edge computing2

Lenovo announces new edge and Azure cloud-tiering solutions

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
#
storage
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
edge computing
Lenovo unveils new IT infrastructure products, the ThinkAgile MX1021 and ThinkSystem DM7100, to enhance cloud tiering with Azure and edge computing solutions.
Home officeee

Microsoft overhauls Office 365, rebrands it 'Microsoft 365'

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
#
uc
#
edge security
#
microsoft
The 'refresh' of Office 365 will feature new artificial intelligence (AI), rich content and templates, and cloud-powered experiences, says Microsoft.
Gettyimages 1160534468

Commvault adds AWS B&R among new capabilities

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
#
dr
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
Also enhances Oracle and SQL database migration capabilities and adds integration with ServiceNow SaaS platform.
Gettyimages 1061357372

Forrester's guide to staying savvy in the world of COVID-19

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
#
crm
#
cx
#
martech
Remote working, charting business outlook and CX are covered in this piece filled with advice for operating in the world of the pandemic.
Deane sloan david reiss equinox it

Interview: Equinox co-CEOs on adopting cloud and delivering business value

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
#
uc
#
devops
#
public cloud
In an exclusive interview, Equinox IT's co-CEOs discuss agile methodologies, cloud adoption, and navigating business value during the COVID-19 crisis.
Ori 3

Game review: Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox One)

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Moon Studios finally releases the highly anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, showcasing improved graphics and captivating gameplay.
Gettyimages 879720338

Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft

Mon, 30th Mar 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
#
stem
Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.
Gettyimages 1154576171

Versa named top pure-play SD-WAN vendor

Mon, 30th Mar 2020
#
network infrastructure
#
sd-wan
#
sdn
Versa Networks has been named the top Secure SD-WAN vendor by Dell'Oro Group's report, leading among pure-play vendors amidst a booming USD $1 billion market.
Gettyimages 1086937524

All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards

Mon, 30th Mar 2020
#
microsoft
#
f5 networks
#
servicenow
Microsoft's Security 20/20 partner awards, recognising 16 security categories, celebrated global innovation amidst pandemic-related news.
Gettyimages 1141201373

Empowering a remote workforce: can your business make 'working from home' work?

Mon, 30th Mar 2020
#
mdm
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cybersecurity
Businesses are adopting remote work strategies to offer flexibility, but without proper planning, it can lead to chaos. Learn how to make it work smoothly.
Cybersecurity37

Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
Gettyimages 1091284110  1

OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
microsoft
The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.
Gettyimages 1172642339

Zerto 8.0 launched with strategic partners Google and VMware

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
#
virtualisation
#
dr
#
data analytics
Zerto 8.0 brings disaster recovery and data protection for hybrid and multi-cloud with Google Cloud and Azure.
Gettyimages 1129515458

Avnet brings Mipsology FPGA deep learning to APAC

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
#
iot
#
ai
#
microsoft
This agreement extends Avnet's IoT ecosystem, bringing Mipsology's deep learning inference acceleration solution to its customers.
Gettyimages 1165760291

Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
microsoft
#
cisco
The division will continue to work with organisations to provide collaboration solutions, which in the recent climate is more important than ever.
Gettyimages 913629568

Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
#
digital transformation
#
partner programmes
#
microsoft
Wipro launches a Microsoft Business Unit to accelerate digital transformation with Azure-powered solutions, enhancing cloud adoption and innovation globally.
Remote working woman

Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
healthtech
Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.
Crowd

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 has hit one billion users

Thu, 19th Mar 2020
#
microsoft
#
operating systems
#
asus
Microsoft announces Windows 10 OS has reached one billion users across 200 countries, with every Fortune 500 company now using the system.
Gettyimages 881068442

Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019

Thu, 19th Mar 2020
#
partner programmes
#
microsoft
#
customers
Denodo, the data virtualisation provider, has experienced worldwide growth in 2019 thanks to strong year-end momentum and quality customer interactions.
Gettyimages 1091245836

Alibaba Cloud fastest-growing in public cloud market

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
iaas
After AWS and Azure, Alibaba Cloud is the third biggest public cloud provider in the market and is showing no sign of slowing down.