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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.
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AvantiGas opts for UK-based Six Degrees in multi-cloud transformation

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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The deal will see Six Degrees building and hosting the international company's data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 countries.
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IBM and Commvault partner for simplified data protection

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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IBM Business Resiliency Services will offer its customers the opportunity to deploy Commvault software on-premises, in the cloud, and in data centres.
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“Painful blindspot” addressed by ThousandEyes' new multi-cloud solution

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The meteoric rise of multi-cloud environments has seen demand for more visibility, as well as a significant change in the traditional data centre.
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AWS top of all four regional public cloud markets around the world

Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
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Leading not just at a global level but also at a regional level, AWS is top of the North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America markets.
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Microsoft announces first cloud investment in Norway data centres

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Microsoft has made its first data centre investment in the Norway after revealing plans to add two cloud data centres to its Nordic footprint.
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HPE enables full software stack at the edge, announces increased storage offerings

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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The Edgeline solutions enable customers to run unmodified enterprise-class applications and management software from edge to cloud.
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“Unusual' growth in public cloud infrastructure market - here's why

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Public cloud provider spending on data center infrastructure surged forward in 2018's first quarter, the highest growth figure seen in nine quarters.
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PCCW Global to offer automated provisioning & routing with acquisition

Wed, 30th May 2018
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PCCW Global acquires Console Connect, enhancing its global telcom network with advanced software-defined solutions.
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Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
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Microsoft says it's time to bin the on-prem data centre

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Microsoft released a report revealing the environmental benefits of ditching the on-prem data centre in favour of Microsoft Cloud.
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Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.
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Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.
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Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.
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Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Thomson Reuters has named Melbourne's Computershare among the world's top 100 technology companies, the only Australian firm to make the prestigious list.
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Silver Peak tech makes bandwidth bottlenecks a thing of the past

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Interroll, a supplier to major US airports, has deployed Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN solution to improve bandwidth and connectivity.
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IT community asked to give a little - or a lot - in fundraising drive

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The Kiwi IT sector has a chance to give back to a man who has given much to the sector, with a fundraising drive for cancer treatment for David Downs.
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Enterprise demand for public cloud services drives accelerating growth

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Public cloud services adoption is accelerating as enterprises move larger strategic systems to SaaS and embrace PaaS and IaaS.
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Ingram Micro Australia signs up AlienVault

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Ingram Micro Australia has inked a deal which will see it providing channel partners with access to AlienVault's security and threat detection suite.
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PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer's MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.
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Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.