Microsoft stories - Page 50
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.
Inmarsat teams up with Microsoft to deliver cloud via satellite
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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Inmarsat and Microsoft team up to allow Inmarsat's customers to transfer data to Microsoft Azure IoT Central platform.
In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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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.
Dell EMC expands multicloud data protection capabilities
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
According to IDC, 92% of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64% adopting a multi-cloud approach.
Channel partners growing in importance for cloud services
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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Canalys analysts say the huge growth in cloud services will be of benefit to channel partners with a number of incentives.
AWS' on-premises play an admission of hybrid cloud's future
Wed, 6th Feb 2019
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hybrid cloud
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According to Nutanix's Jeff Smith, public cloud is not - and never has been - a panacea, and it seems the world has finally caught up to that fact.
Big cloud providers continue to squeeze out smaller players
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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Last year saw almost manic growth in revenue for cloud providers as businesses continue to seek the benefits the services can provide.
Could a boom in AI patents point to a 'quantum leap' in tech?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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A UN report reveals a surge in AI patents since 2013, suggesting a potential revolution across industries. IBM and Microsoft lead in filings.
AWS and Azure spending big bucks on data centres to get ahead
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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A new report from Canalys has revealed what the world's two largest cloud providers have been up to – and they've certainly been busy.
Exclusive Q&A: The on-premises data centre is here to stay
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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In an exclusive interview, Scality's Paul Speciale shares his thoughts on the data centre and cloud industries.
Hyperscale data centres surging globally, 132 more on the way
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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Global demand for data surge fuels a boom in hyperscale data centres, with 132 new facilities set to bolster the current 430, a rise led by Amazon and Google.
Signs of erosion in Cisco's IT infrastructure dominance
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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While still maintaining a significant lead, Cisco finished 2018 with a slightly smaller piece of the pie in the enterprise IT infrastructure market.
Bulk of US$250b cloud market claimed by just nine companies
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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paas
The top nine vendors in the wide cloud market ecosystem are responsible for well over half of all the revenues.
Amazon rumoured to buy Israel DR firm CloudEndure
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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Amazon is rumoured to be buying Israeli cloud computing startup CloudEndure for USD $200 million, sparking intrigue in the tech community.
A10's app delivery solution now on Azure Marketplace
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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A10 Networks has launched its cloud-native app delivery solution on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure, and streamlined deployment.
NeuVector adds additional features to Kubernetes security platform
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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NeuVector enhances Kubernetes security with new features that prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production, ensuring safer container orchestration.
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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email security
Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
AWS provides a shot in the Arm with new servers
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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While it can't claim to be the first one to deploy them, it does win the race of the cloud giants in offering the architecture as a cloud service.
Hyperscalers hurling colossal capital at data centres
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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The old proverb 'you have to spend money to make money' could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.
AWS tops all four global markets, APAC a unique case
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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Amazon Web Services leads the global public cloud market across all major regions, though the APAC scene is uniquely shaped by strong local competition.
Google Cloud CEO stepping down to welcome ex-Oracle exec
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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Google Cloud has grown significantly under Greene's tenure, but has involved tens of billions of dollars and little gains on AWS and Azure.