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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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Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.
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Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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After 21 years, Pip Marlow departs Microsoft Australia for Suncorp role, handing reins to Steven Worrall come January.
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Students should focus more on content with presentation software, not design

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Revolutionise academics: Focus on substance over style with innovative presentation software that simplifies design.
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Microsoft is offering free Azure training for channel partners

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Microsoft offers free Azure training to channel partners, allowing them to enhance their skills and grow their market opportunities.
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Microsoft and Laos government to accelerate DX

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Microsoft hosts Government Solution Day event in Laos to showcase the benefits of technology in digital transformation and economic development.
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AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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AWS is reinventing its Internet of Things (IoT) suite and addressing numerous shortcomings, with a one-year anniversary build-out of a suite of IoT.
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Dell Technologies bets on growing demand for hybrid and multicloud solutions

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Reporting financial results for the first time since merging Dell and EMC assets, Dell Technologies highlights its infrastructure-centric goals.
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Exclusive offer to help accelerate digital business automation

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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​Digital automation is a hot topic for businesses all around the world at the moment - KKC has released an exclusive offer too good to pass up.
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Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.
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Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Workday continues prioritising top-line growth over profitability, which is paying off as the vendor had major 3Q16 signings in the U.S. and Europe.
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If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Let us picture the ideal storage platform if the technology were invented today, without limitations, pre-conceived ideas or restrictions.
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No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
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Cloud exchanges clearing path to better network performance

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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As the enterprise increasingly adopts cloud, more business-critical applications are moving into cloud environments.
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HPE's composable initiative expands, customers & partners align

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Partners like Microsoft, VMware, SUSE and Red Hat are all accessible through integration with the HPE OneView API.
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What actually happens inside a Microsoft data center?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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With more than 100 data centers in 34 regions, Microsoft has the scale to meet almost any need a customer could have.
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Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.
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Leveraging power BI on a university campus

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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The benefits of academic dashboards are frequently presented, yet the high cost of many solutions leave small institutions struggling.
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F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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F5 and Equinix launch adaptable tech to blend IT and cloud, ensuring secure and fluid hybrid cloud app services.
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Cyber crims targeting Aussie companies with Microsoft OneDrive accounts

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Cyber-criminals are exploiting Microsoft OneDrive for Business accounts to spread malware in Australian companies, says new research by Forcepoint.
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New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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Over 20 new Australian Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are now offering direct connectivity to enterprises via the Equinix Cloud Exchange.