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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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Microsoft appoints Insight MD as Asia Pacific vice president

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has appointed Andrea Della Mattea as its new Asia Pacific operations vice president as the company continues its DX focus locally.
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Increase parent engagement by sharing access to class work

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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New OneNote update empowers parents with a window into their child's classwork, fostering enhanced engagement and communication.
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Photo gallery: QNAP hits the road for hybrid tour

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Australian and New Zealand resellers flocked to QNAP's Hybrid Tour which saw the vendor hitting five cities across the two countries in recent weeks.
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Microsoft fuses AI into its next-generation data platform

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Microsoft unveils data platform strategy to bring intelligence to where the data lives. #Microsoft #DataPlatformStrategy.
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The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
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Veeam channel boss talks renewed vertical focus, investments and visibility

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Veeam's new channel chief Belinda Jurisic embarks on ANZ partner road trip, pledging increased support and sector focus.
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Microsoft: Aussie workers not ready for the Digital Age, report says

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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The study looks at the shift in employee behaviours and gaps in the workplace regarding productivity, collaboration and flexi-work practices.
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What the channel needs to know about cloud security

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Cloud computing fundamentally changes how we think about cyber security. Trend Micro's Peter Hewett outlines what that means for resellers.
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The Missing Link takes on Melbourne with new expansion

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Sydney-based The Missing Link has spread its wings, expanding into Melbourne as it sees rapid growth and high demand from clients in the region.
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SoftBank invests $16.9 million in cloud security provider Dome9

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Japanese internet and telecommunications provider SoftBank has provides $16.5 million in Series C funding to security provider Dome9.
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Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.
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Azure closes gap on AWS, as customers call for more business alignment

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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​Cloud service providers need to step up their game when it comes to aligning IT and business requirements for customers, according to a new survey.
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Perfect storm warning: Look out for dramatic storage changes

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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This year will see the perfect storm across the storage industry, says ioFabric's Greg Wyman. He outlines why and what it means for the market.
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Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
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Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.
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Innovix launches cloud marketplace; signs on as Microsoft CSP

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Innovix has launched its cloud marketplace in Singapore and Malaysia, while also signing on as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider.
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Pickles Auctions takes on digital future with DXC Eclipse

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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DXC Eclipse has helped Pickles Auctions set itself up for the next decade of transformation with the auction house eyeing up further technology growth.
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French company fuels Aussie digital transformation with Microsoft

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Sodexo's digital transformation in Australia is set to revolutionize its services, saving clients tens of millions of dollars.
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Microsoft signs multi-year deal with Porsche to feature in Forza franchise

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Porsche and Microsoft have signed a multi-year deal so the car company can feature its cars in many Forza video games in the near future.
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Dridex email campaign hits Australia: Patch your MS Office software now

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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Proofpoint issues critical alert to Microsoft Office users to patch their software after Dridex email malware hits Australia.