Microsoft stories - Page 115
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.
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.
Microsoft tops; Oracle and Google growing fast as enterprise SaaS tops US$13b
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Enterprise SaaS has recorded growth of 32% year on year in Q4 2016, with Microsoft leading the charge - but Google and Oracle snapping at its heels.
Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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So many vendors are now pushing the digital workplace standard forward rather than just supporting how users currently work.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
Microsoft and QDT collab 'with an eye to the future' for the server market
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Microsoft and Qualcomm innovate for cloud's future, joining forces on the centrepiece Qualcomm Centriq 2400 server platform.
Nimble Storage deploys multi-cloud storage for the enterprise
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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storage
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public cloud
Nimble Storage launches Nimble Cloud Volumes, an enterprise-grade multi-cloud storage for applications in Azure and AWS.
Salesforce ramps up fast and reliable private enterprise connectivity
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
Together with Equinix, the company recently announced direct, private access to the Salesforce platform via Equinix Cloud Exchange.
Trend Micro takes out top spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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Trend Micro has taken the most prized spot in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, featuring both the highest and furthest.
Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
Equinix takes on the UK with latest data center acquisition
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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supply chain
Equinix completes acquisition of IO UK's data center business in Slough, UK, creating LD10 facility close to existing campus.
Illumio ups its data center security game
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
Illumio introduces new capabilities for data center security and cloud security, aiming to simplify management and strengthen protection.
Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that's connected to the internet.
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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cloud services
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resellers
There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of AI on jobs at the World Economic Forum.
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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AWS is reinventing its Internet of Things (IoT) suite and addressing numerous shortcomings, with a one-year anniversary build-out of a suite of IoT.
Dell Technologies bets on growing demand for hybrid and multicloud solutions
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
Reporting financial results for the first time since merging Dell and EMC assets, Dell Technologies highlights its infrastructure-centric goals.
Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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payroll systems
Workday continues prioritising top-line growth over profitability, which is paying off as the vendor had major 3Q16 signings in the U.S. and Europe.
Cloud exchanges clearing path to better network performance
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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iaas
As the enterprise increasingly adopts cloud, more business-critical applications are moving into cloud environments.
HPE's composable initiative expands, customers & partners align
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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hpe
Partners like Microsoft, VMware, SUSE and Red Hat are all accessible through integration with the HPE OneView API.