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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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Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Windows 10 isn't about Microsoft recapturing the important mobile operating systems market, instead it's about gaining a strong foothold IoT.
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Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Two thirds of IT decision makers plan to wait at least 6 months to migrate over to the new operating system, according to a new survey from Adaptiva.
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Westcon: Cloud creates an even bigger role for disties

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Westcon has outlined its vision of the role of the distributor in cloud, saying cloud in fact increases the necessity for distributors.
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Rumours fly about Microsoft's new Windows flagship phones

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Microsoft's upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.
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PDF Converter Elite 4: When you need that information reformatted

Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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How often have you wanted the content of a .pdf file in a Word format, or that table in Excel? PDF Converter Elite may be what you're looking for.
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You're invited to Ingram Micro Showcase 2015

Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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From an Apple Watch to a data centre, it's all on show at the Ingram Micro Showcase and the time to pre-register to attend is now.
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Hands-on Review: Epson EcoTank L565 Printer

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Epson's new EcoTank L565 promises massive ink savings for home offices and small businesses, sporting a convenient setup and sleek design.
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While you were sleeping: Apple, Microsoft falter

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Apple and Microsoft earnings disappoint, raises doubt over tech rally that pushed Nasdaq to new highs #WallStreet.
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Dicker Data reveals headline acts for cloud marketplace

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Dicker Data has revealed the first of vendors it will launch its Cloud Marketplace with later this year, including Microsoft, HP, Cisco and Citrix.
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Microsoft enterprise security tools, coming next August

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has announced the general availability of Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) and Azure Rights Management Support for Office for iPad.
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Apple, Microsoft, Google: Who will dominate the enterprise tablet market?

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Global tablet sales have hit a plateau but there is an increased demand in the enterprise market, according to Forrester Research.
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Luxury Australia Partner Conference awaits Microsoft winners

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Fifteen Australian Microsoft partners will be experiencing Australia Partner Conference in luxury this year after winning all expenses paid trips.
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Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Microsoft faces stark reality as Windows' relevance wanes in an era where operating systems are free and the cloud reigns supreme.
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Microsoft acquires FieldOne for Dynamics offering

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Microsoft has acquired field service management solution provider FieldOne to bolster its Dynamics CRM offering.
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Megaport takes the ExpressRoute with Azure

Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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Megaport has become a Microsoft ExpressRoute partner, enabling partners to offer customers faster, more secure private connections to Azure.
Digital cloud

Odin opens up partner opportunities with Azure CSP offering

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Odin becomes one of the first to enable Microsoft Azure Services through the CSP program, with OzHosting.com already on-board.
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Resellers 'indispensable' in businesses' move to cloud

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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New IDC research, commissioned by Microsoft, shows 'tremendous demand' for resellers even as customers move to the cloud.
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Sonus to demonstrate Skype for Business solution at Microsoft conference

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks to showcase NaaS IQ network controller platform at Microsoft conference, promising lower network costs and improved QoE.
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Microsoft wraps Skype for Business, analytics in new Office 365

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft will offer a premium Office 365 Enterprise Suite this year, with Skype for Business, analytics and security bundled in.
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VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.