Microsoft stories - Page 114
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.
A multi-cloud world: F5 ramps up cloud market with new solutions
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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While more customers than ever are shifting to cloud infrastructures, many are consciously choosing to invest in multiple cloud technologies.
Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.
BackupAssist announces Version 10 of server backup and recovery software
Mon, 15th May 2017
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The newest version features the option to use public cloud infrastructure like Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS S3 for backup data storage.
Startup RedLock emerges from stealth with public cloud security offerings
Wed, 10th May 2017
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cloud security
Channel focused security startup RedLock has emerged from stealth with a platform which automates protection across multiple public cloud vendors.
Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Embracing remote work with sanity intact: Lenovo's guide to managing virtual teams effectively beckons a strategic tech approach.
Bumper growth for Amazon competitors no threat to AWS dominance
Mon, 1st May 2017
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public cloud
Microsoft, Google and IBM may have posted 80%-plus growth, but they're still a long way from challenging market leader AWS.
From raw data to actionable intelligence: The art and science of endpoint security
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The endpoint is vulnerable. That's where many enterprise cyber breaches begin: An employee clicks on a phishing link and installs malware.
LinkedIn integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 announced
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled new business solutions and capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to empower companies to transform digitally.
The war on cloud pricing: Object storage moves into the mainstream
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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public cloud
451 Research says that virtual machines have been the traditional battleground for price cuts as providers seek to gain attention and differentiation.
SoftBank invests $16.9 million in cloud security provider Dome9
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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cloud security
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softbank
Japanese internet and telecommunications provider SoftBank has provides $16.5 million in Series C funding to security provider Dome9.
Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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software piracy
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partners
An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.
Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
The week in channel-land: Partner awards, parties and plenty of business too
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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exeed
Channelland buzzes with partner accolades, bustling business deals, and spirited shindigs—a rollicking week of tech tales!.
Gemalto introduces on-prem encryption key solution for 'highly regulated' organisations
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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encryption
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gemalto
Gemalto 'Hold Your Own Key (HYOK)' for secure encryption functionality for Microsoft Azure Information Protection Services.
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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data analytics
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planning
Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.
Microsoft tops; Oracle and Google growing fast as enterprise SaaS tops US$13b
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Enterprise SaaS has recorded growth of 32% year on year in Q4 2016, with Microsoft leading the charge - but Google and Oracle snapping at its heels.
Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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So many vendors are now pushing the digital workplace standard forward rather than just supporting how users currently work.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.