Microsoft stories - Page 103
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.
No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.
AlgoSec launches security and compliance management for multicloud
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
CloudFlow's centralised management gives organisations visibility, risk and compliance analysis, and automated detection of misconfigurations.
Okta announces security layer for on-prem apps
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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iaas
Okta debuts Okta Access Gateway at Oktane19, enhancing secure single sign-on for on-premises applications. Set for release later this year.
Okta brings centralised identity security to servers
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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mfa
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cloud security
Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.
Dell EMC tops the data centre hardware & software market
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Spending in the market is on the rise with the usual suspects like Dell EMC, Microsoft, HPE, Huawei, and Cisco at the top.
Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Running on Microsoft Azure, the Sophos integration will enable IT administrators to configure individual device usage policies within Microsoft Intune.
Cloud providers increasingly jumping into gaming market
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Aa number of major cloud service providers are uniquely placed to capitalise on the lucrative cloud gaming market.
NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.
How Veritas aims to enhance the protection of enterprise data
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Veritas acquires APTARE to enhance analytics platform and offer customers deeper insights into data protection and storage environments.
Microsoft launches its first data centres in Africa
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
In launching the two new facilities, Microsoft becomes the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent.
Symantec drives collaboration to simplify cybersecurity
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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casb
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iam
More than 120 partners including AWS, Box, IBM Security, Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Splunk Commit to Symantec's Integrated Cyber Defense platform.
Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.
Wipro to integrate security offerings with Azure and Office 365
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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public cloud
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iam
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risk & compliance
Wipro's Cyber Defense Platform aims to assist customers with security operations, security monitoring and risk governance in their cloud migration journey.
GlobalSign, Microsoft join forces to strengthen mobile security
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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iam
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edr
This provides greater assurances that the identity in the certificate matches the identity associated with the Intune policy set forth for the device/user.
Exclusive Q&A: Why has Google thrown down the $13b gauntlet?
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Google's latest US$13 billion investment in its US data centres marks a strategic move to gain ground in the competitive cloud market, says Francesco Paola.
One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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Unix systems (including Linux and Mac OS), by their very nature, have distinct challenges when it comes to security and administration.
Inmarsat teams up with Microsoft to deliver cloud via satellite
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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spacetech
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public cloud
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iot
Inmarsat and Microsoft team up to allow Inmarsat's customers to transfer data to Microsoft Azure IoT Central platform.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft's Julia White.
In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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public cloud
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Google is currently behind AWS and Microsoft in the cloud battle, and it would seem this play is an attempt to claw some ground back.
Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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cloud security
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microsoft
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symantec
Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.