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Microsoft stories - Page 109

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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VMware announces new solutions for advanced networking

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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VMware reveals the Virtual Cloud Network and NSX portfolio to enhance connectivity and security for apps and data across hyper-distributed environments.
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Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators

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Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.
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Booming cloud infrastructure market an opportunity for channel partners

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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​Worldwide spending on cloud infrastructure services is continuing its rampant growth after surging 47% in 12 months.
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SD-WAN enables a new cloud-first branch strategy

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Silver Peak discuss how SD-WAN can facilitate a stronger link to cloud services for an organisations remote branch.
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GlobalData: AWS, lower cloud adoption barriers or face being overtaken

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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GlobalData has released commentary reporting Amazon's days at the top of the cloud market could be numbered unless it makes some changes.
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Intel pledges improved security - Microsoft & Cisco already on board

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Intel unveils an enhanced security framework at RSA, with Microsoft and Cisco integrating its features to boost protection and performance across platforms.
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3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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As businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing, they often stumble on security, inefficient 'lift-n-shift' migrations, and overhyped serverless solutions.
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Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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In this article, five IT experts offer advice to organisations about the reasons to adopt multi-cloud, and what to look for when choosing a solution.
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Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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Secure microcontrollers, 365 commercial cloud, advanced threat protection tools; and stronger partnerships are all top-of-mind for Microsoft.
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StatusToday's Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business

Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.
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What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?

Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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There is a lot of murkiness around cloud solutions and data centres because the distinctions aren't always made clear - here it is in black & white.
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Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company has only recently launched in Europe after establishing a strong presence in North America with clients like McDonalds and HSBC.
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MuleSoft seriously beef up local channel presence with 6 new hires

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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The six new employees will be tasked with growing MuleSoft's partner ecosystem and deepen existing partner engagements.
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Interview: Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer explores AI in security

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's AI guru, discusses the state of AI in security and how attackers and defenders are using AI.
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DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
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INFINIDAT announces public cloud and data protection product lines

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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INFINIDAT launches Neutrix Cloud for high-performance public storage and InfiniGuard for enhanced data protection, boasting a 10x restore performance.
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Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.
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Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2019, launching in the latter half of 2018, with key innovations in Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and HCI.
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Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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A report by Dell'Oro Group has shown that high memory costs contributed to a slower than expected Purley refresh cycle slowing sales in the quarter.
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Sailpoint outlines deployment options for identity governance platform

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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SailPoint unveils new deployment options for its identity governance platform, offering SaaS, public/private cloud, data center, and managed service solutions.