Microsoft stories - Page 45
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.
Commvault and NetApp launch brand new backup, data protection solution
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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Commvault and NetApp unveil a comprehensive solution to enhance data protection and rapid recovery for critical systems in hybrid cloud environments.
Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.
Equinix and GIC launch US$1B partnership to build Japanese data centres
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
Equinix & GIC's $1bn venture to build xScale data centers in Japan, enhancing connectivity for hyperscale firms.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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iaas
Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edge computing
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iaas
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multi-cloud
The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
Talend and Databricks extend partnership with deeper integrations
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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data lake
Talend expands partnership with Databricks to enhance data integration, quality, and governance for machine learning workloads.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cloud services
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
NetFoundry offers new Azure integration to extend edge computing and 5G
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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edge computing
In a bid to advance Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing and private 5G, NetFoundry has extended its integration with Microsoft Azure Edge Zones.
Lenovo announces new edge and Azure cloud-tiering solutions
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
Lenovo unveils new IT infrastructure products, the ThinkAgile MX1021 and ThinkSystem DM7100, to enhance cloud tiering with Azure and edge computing solutions.
Zerto 8.0 launched with strategic partners Google and VMware
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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data analytics
Zerto 8.0 brings disaster recovery and data protection for hybrid and multi-cloud with Google Cloud and Azure.
Equinix launches fourth data centre in Singapore, backed by US$74m
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix opens its fourth Singapore data centre, SG4, with an initial investment of USD $74 million to support rising demand for digital infrastructure.
COVID-19: Sunbird Software offers data center monitoring to healthcare
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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network monitoring
Sunbird Software is offering its Power IQ data centre monitoring software free for a year to healthcare units to ensure critical operations amid COVID-19.
CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.
Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The company describes SecureX as a platform that provides visibility into security processes, including detection of unknown threats and policy violations.
Silver Peak SD-WAN enables optimal Office 365 user experience
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform enhances Office 365 user experience with intelligent traffic management, boosting performance and efficiency.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
Global data centers - ranked
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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google
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amazon
Data centers are now a cornerstone of the information economy, with USD$100 billion having been poured into the asset class over the past decade.