Microsoft stories - Page 206
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.
Gartner's recognises Riverbed in latest Magic Quadrant report
Fri, 27th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Riverbed leads in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for WAN optimisation for a stellar ninth year, cementing its dominance in the sector.
Citrix and Microsoft target joint customers with refreshed strategy
Fri, 27th May 2016
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virtualisation
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daas
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partner programmes
Citrix and Microsoft bolster their alliance with a focus on aiding joint customers to embrace cloud mobility and digital transformation.
Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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nokia
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opinion
Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.
Games with Gold June 2016 revealed plus Rocket League gets cross-play between PC/Xbox One
Wed, 25th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced two big things today. The Games with Gold June list has been revealed and cross play is available for Rocket League.
Microsoft ramps up push for greener data centers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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sustainability
Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
Pure Storage: Hybrid cloud offers golden opportunities for resellers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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microsoft
All-flash is gaining new prominence as customers head to a true hybrid cloud approach, and it's opening the doors for new opportunities for resellers.
Riverbed upgrades SteelCentral product for improved application performance
Wed, 18th May 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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riverbed
Riverbed's SteelCentral upgrade leaps forward with enhanced cloud monitoring and diagnostics, sharpening application performance.
Surface commercial channel lead, take two, as Viet departs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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surface
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palm
Fred Viet is exiting as Microsoft Surface commercial channel lead, just three months after being appointed, with Brett Murray taking over the role.
FirstWave recruits ex-Microsoft enterprise service expert for local team
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cloud services
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jobs
FirstWave Cloud Technology has has recruited former director of Microsoft Global Practices to build professional services and local support.
WA Govt teams with Readify for emergency room app
Mon, 16th May 2016
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healthtech
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software development
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microsoft
The Western Australian Government launches an app to help Perth residents know the best hospital to go to in an emergency.
Server virtualisation market reaching its peak, VMware still on top
Mon, 16th May 2016
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
Global virtualisation market has matured rapidly, with VMware dominating the market while Microsoft works its way in as a contender for enterprise use.
'Significant' opportunity for vendors in PaaS
Fri, 13th May 2016
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paas
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iaas
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microsoft
The PaaS market is set to grow, creating significant opportunities for vendors, according to Technology Business Research.
Collaboration to enable on-demand, usage-based licensing in the cloud
Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
Flexera Software recently announced they are collaborating with Microsoft Azure to enable Thinkbox Software to add more services.
Competition heats up between PaaS vendors IBM, Microsoft and Oracle
Thu, 12th May 2016
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paas
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iaas
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microsoft
Over the next few years, Platform-as-a-Service providers will significantly improve solutions available, which will lead to widespread adoption.
Cloud infrastructure services market booming; AWS leads way
Mon, 9th May 2016
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paas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Data centers providing cloud infrastructure services will take up over 50% of servers shipped in 2016 but there's an impact for vendors and channel.
Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Mon, 9th May 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.
Kaseya launches IDaaS to help MSPs capture 'explosive' market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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it automation
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microsoft
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kaseya
Kaseya has launched its cloud-based identity and access management solution for MSPs, aiming to capture a share of the booming IDaaS market.
Pivotal ends latest funding round with $253 million, looks to expand
Fri, 6th May 2016
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
Pivotal's Series C funding round is set to end with $253m, led by new investor Ford Motor Company, Microsoft and previous investors.
Forza Motorsport 6 open beta now available on Windows 10
Fri, 6th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Forza Motorsport 6 revs onto Windows 10 PCs with free open beta, pioneering 4K gameplay for the celebrated racing series.
Exclusive: Veeam's all grown up and 'very much an enterprise player'
Fri, 6th May 2016
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virtualisation
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microsoft
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veeam
Veeam is taking on the enterprise, and workload orchestration, but it wants resellers to move the customer conversations from backup to availability.