Microsoft stories - Page 135
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.
New Azure and AWS integration announced amid increasing cyber threats
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
FireMon announces new integrations with Azure and AWS to bolster defences against rising cyber threats, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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public cloud
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iot security
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iot
The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.
Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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edutech
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massey university
Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
Thycotic rounds out 2019 with 'banner year' for cloud roadmap
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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devops
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pam
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iaas
Privileged access management solutions provider Thycotic has published key highlights from 2019 for its work in cloud-based PAM.
Kemp updates licensing, pricing for load balancers
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
The goal is to provide increased value and tighter alignment with independent software vendor (ISV) and service provider use cases.
Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.
Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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partner programmes
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software development
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microsoft
The MSP has bought out Kiandra IT's technology services and security solutions division, Remagine Solutions and XCentral.
Microsoft NZ general manager Barrie Sheers bound for Asia
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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one commercial partner
Current Microsoft New Zealand enterprise director Vanessa Sorenson will succeed Shears as NZ general manager from April 1.
Adobe Experience Platform launches in Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Adobe's Experience Platform is now live in Australia and New Zealand, leveraging a local Microsoft data centre to enhance speed and reliability for CXM.
Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.
Kordia acquires Auckland cloud consultancy firm
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kordia acquires Auckland-based cloud consultancy Emerging Technology Partners to enhance digital transformation capabilities.
IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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quantum computing
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ai
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microsoft
Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
nCipher introduces cloud-first architecture
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
New web services APIs and container technology streamline integration of nShield HSMs with cloud environments.
GlobalData identifies top public companies using big data
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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semiconductors
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data analytics
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martech
GlobalData spotlights 21 pioneers in big data, from Google Cloud to VMware, transforming tech with innovative solutions.
Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
Facing unprecedented demands for the May 2019 election, the AEC turned to Microsoft Azure, marking a pioneering federal cloud project in Australia.
Hybrid cloud services to drive APAC enterprise cloud services revenue
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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iaas
Hybrid cloud services will propel enterprise cloud revenue in the Asia Pacific to USD $256bn by 2023, up from USD $107.6bn in 2018, reports GlobalData.
Microsoft and Genesys partnership expanded to deliver new cloud service
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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uc
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open source
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microsoft
Microsoft and Genesys expand partnership to launch Genesys Engage on Microsoft Azure, promising enhanced customer experience, security, and business agility.
Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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microsoft
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internet explorer
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zero day malware
A blog post from security vendor ESET has outlined the risk of the zero-day for those who are still using the relic browser of internet-past.
You don't need to be Google or Facebook to achieve data centre greatness
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
The technology gap between hyperscale operators and enterprises is narrowing as vendors offer similar solutions at affordable prices.