Microsoft stories - Page 214
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.
Apache Drill 1.2 and quick start offering come to MapR
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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MapR launches self-storage data exploration and Apache Drill 1.2 on MapR Distribution, heralding the moves as a big boost for customers and channel.
Dell and Microsoft partner for Azure in a box; Dell joins CSP program
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dell and Microsoft double down on their partnership, creating an 'Azure in a box' offering, with Dell also now selling Microsoft's cloud solutions.
Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book to debut at Sydney Microsoft opening
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Customers at Microsoft's Sydney flagship store will have the chance to experience the vendor's new Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, at the opening.
HP creates experience store for partners and resellers
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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HP has created a Melbourne experience store for its channel and retail partners, allowing partners - and their customers - to get hands-on with HP.
Microsoft Australia names its nine IoT partners
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Microsoft Australia names BizData, CDM, Empired, Ignia, Mexia, Oakton, MOQDigital, Ramp and Readify as it's strategic partners to drive IoT adoption.
Ignia harnesses Microsoft Azure and Power BI for Western Power
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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Microsoft partner Ignia rolls out a Microsoft Azure and Power BI solution enabling Western Power to harness big data for proactive customer care.
UXC Eclipse expands viticulture reach with WineDirect buy
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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UXC Eclipse has continued its buying spree, snapping up WineDirect's ERP business to become the global leader in Dynamics NAV for the wine industry.
SQL Server 2005 EOL countdown begins – are you ready?
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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SQL Server 2005 support ends in less than six months and Microsoft is warning companies an upgrade before April is a necessary security decision.
Are your customers ready for SQL Server 2005 EOL?
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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There's a new Microsoft upgrade opportunity for resellers, with the vendor ending support for all editions of SQL Server 2005 in less than six months.
Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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A second digital revolution will bring $4.8 trillion in spend by 2025, but which tech providers will become digital enablers and reap the benefits?.
ALE expands cloud services reach with Nexon deal
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has signed Nexon as an enterprise cloud solutions and services partner - with more to come.
Microsoft adds three cloud services resellers to lineup
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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Microsoft has appointed Ingram Micro, Insight and SoftwareOne has cloud services resellers, on the back of high demand for cloud services.
Is that a PC in your pocket (or are you pleased to see me?): Microsoft unveils Continuum
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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While Android and IOS have staked out a huge chunk of customer mind-share, Continuum for Windows 10-powered phones could be a game changer.
Familiar face takes on partner role for Microsoft Australia
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Mark Leigh has taken over the role of Microsoft Australia's small mid-market solutions and partner lead, taking over from David Gage.
Meet the Surface Book, Microsoft's first ever laptop
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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A laptop, the Surface Book, was a surprise unveiling at a Microsoft event overnight, with the Surface Pro 4 and Lumia 950 also in the lineup.
'Major coup' sees Intergen gain Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Intergen has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider status, a 'major coup' for the local Microsoft services provider.
Microsoft Azure gets some major updates
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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Microsoft has announced it will be advancing Azure, its intelligent cloud offering, with new solutions that cover a number of areas.
UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.
It's official: Microsoft sets opening date for flagship Sydney store
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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Microsoft has unveiled the opening date for its Sydney flagship store, which will be one of the two biggest stores to date for the vendor.
SDN security: A reseller 101 for protection in a virtual world
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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Resellers must embrace SDN and virtual security in order to stay relevant to customers. So here's a quick 101 on securing software defined networks.