Microsoft stories - Page 49
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.
Blockchain, edge, AI & ML - Microsoft goes all-out for devs
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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semiconductors
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devops
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public cloud
Microsoft reveals an array of new Azure services aimed at empowering developers with AI, blockchain, IoT, and mixed reality, ahead of Microsoft Build.
Teradata expands as-a-service offerings for Advantage platform
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data intelligence company Teradata has announced three new cloud and on-premise solutions that are now integrated into its Teradata Vantage platform.
Equinix releases Azure Stack-as-a-Service in APAC
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
The hybrid cloud solution offers pre-configured, Microsoft validated systems, pre-installed into Equinix IBX data centres.
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.
Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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supply chain
Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.
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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microsoft
The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.
Microsoft invests in more renewable energy for US data centers
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced an agreement with EDP Renewables to execute two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPA).
Microsoft bolsters green portfolio with 74MW solar investment
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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public cloud
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Microsoft partners with Invenergy for a 74MW solar project in North Carolina, boosting its renewable energy portfolio to over 1.3 GW and creating 500 jobs.
CyrusOne nabs former Akamai and Microsoft executive
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
CyrusOne appoints John McCloskey as VP of Hyperscale and Cloud Sales. McCloskey, with experience at Akamai and Microsoft, will steer growth in Seattle.
Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Bridgewest New Zealand's acquisition of Provoke Solutions' holding company ignites new opportunities in R&D and growth, aiming to triple Provoke's size.
Exclusive interview: Google's escalation of the cloud wars
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Rackware's CEO believes Google is going to be doing more acquisitions and buying an enterprise salesforce to grow more aggressively.
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.
NTT SG interview: Is hybrid cloud a panacea or just hype?
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
In this exclusive interview, NTT Singapore's Kiyoshi Matsumoto shares his thoughts on the issue of hybrid cloud and its potential future.
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.
TIBCO named leader in integration platform-as-a-service by Forrester
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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paas
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iaas
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multi-cloud
IPaaS and hybrid integration platform (HIP) providers are gaining recognition as strategic elements of digital transformation.
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.