Microsoft stories - Page 223
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.
IBM opens new Aussie cloud centre, eyes NZ customers
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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IBM is going toe-to-toe with Microsoft, opening its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with Kiwi companies expected to be utilising it.
Sydney cloud centre as IBM expands Australian SoftLayer network
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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IBM has opened its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with the Sydney centre joining the Melbourne centre, which launched late last year.
Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Australian tech company Readify, with Microsoft, are hosting road shows to demystify the Internet of Things for business leaders.
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Westcon charts a course for growth, launching its expansive cloud service offerings in Australia with top industry vendors.
Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest offerings in its budget Lumia smartphone range, complete with promises of an upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.
Keeping pace with the rapid change in UC
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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VoIP is driving companies to unified communications platforms, says Richard Paul, Snapper Network Distributors managing director.
Rackspace adding new data centre, expecting rapid growth
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Rackspace's aspirations are taking a big leap forward with the company planning to launch a second data centre in Australia in early 2015.
Agile business continuity now available for MSPs
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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LogicNow is touting the release of a new version of its hybrid cloud backup and disaster recovery solution as equipping MSPs to upgrade customers.
Fable Legends will now be a free-to-play video game
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Lionhead Studios reveals Fable Legends will be free on Xbox Live Gold and Windows 10, promising fairness and no pay-to-win advantage.
Harold the Giraffe embraces the digital age
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Harold the Giraffe enters the digital age with a newly outfitted mobile classroom, enhancing health education for 245,000 children annually via modern tech.
EXCLUSIVE...The real story on Westcon's cloud
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Westcon warns Kiwi resellers' slow cloud adoption poses risks to their future, despite impressive company growth and cloud platform success.
Replacing Microsoft's TMG brings opportunities for NZ resellers
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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NZ resellers eye growth as Microsoft's TMG support ends, heralding marketplace shake-up and advanced security sales.
Polycom singles out top partners with excellence awards
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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The winners of Polycom's 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards includes Dimension Data, Telstra Corporation Limited and Microsoft.
Data analytics set to be key market driver
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Data analytics is predicted to significantly boost the market, with vendors like HP, IBM, and Microsoft leading the rapidly expanding sector.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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digital entertainment
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
ESET to release v6 of its Business Endpoint products
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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ESET is poised to unveil v6 of its Business Endpoint products, promising major upgrades and an improved ESET Remote Administrator.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.
February Xbox Games with Gold announced
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Xbox Live Gold members gear up for February's free game bounty, including #IDARB, Brothers: Two Sons, and Sniper Elite V2!.