Microsoft Azure stories - Page 130

Microsoft sets Azure reseller NZ availability date…
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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The business opportunity for Microsoft’s partners around cloud continues to expand, with news that Microsoft Azure is coming to the Open Licensing program...

Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.

Trend Micro and Microsoft unite to drive Azure security...
Thu, 15th May 2014
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Trend Micro and Microsoft join forces to bolster Azure's security, ensuring users' data and applications are safeguarded in the cloud.

Microsoft Azure strengthens ‘Big Compute’ muscle with Kiwi Start-Up acquisition
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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Microsoft acquires New Zealand start-up GreenButton to boost its cloud computing capabilities. http://bit.ly/1ilUh9a #Microsoft #cloudcomputing.

Big Compute for Microsoft Azure... Redmond reveals GreenButton acquisition
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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Microsoft Azure has acquired GreenButton, a provider of on-demand solutions for managing compute-intensive workloads in the cloud.

GreenButton acquisition 'great news' for NZ start-up industry
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Wellington angel network AngelHQ celebrates successful sale of GreenButton to Microsoft, bolstering Azure's cloud capabilities.

Microsoft NZ: Kiwi tech “alive and kicking”
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Kiwi firm GreenButton showcases New Zealand's vibrant tech scene, proving talent transcends geographic boundaries.

An acquisition heard around the world…
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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For founder and CEO Scott Houston, Microsoft’s acquisition of GreenButton is an acquisition representing natural progression, given the close working.

Cloud momentum drives Microsoft financials
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Microsoft reports strong revenue growth of $20.40bn for Q1 2014, driven by momentum in cloud services and consumer products.

Nadella drives new culture with data-analysis tools
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Satya Nadella spoke about the future of data culture and the era of ambient intelligence at a recent event in Microsoft.

SoftSource big winner in cloud dominated Microsoft Partner Awards
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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SoftSource leads the charge at Microsoft Partner Awards, bagging top prizes for its cloud innovations and customer-focused solutions.

Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...

Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.

Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.

Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.

Microsoft sure, of rebranding Azure…
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Built on the pillars of openness and flexibility, how fitting that Windows Azure will be renamed Microsoft Azure, beginning April 3.

Microsoft picks Provoke as cloud solutions partner
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft enlists Provoke and Insight for a 6-month campaign to educate on cloud solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability.

Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.

Microsoft inks Office 365 digital signature deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Microsoft reveals long-term strategic partnership to make DocuSign’s eSignature apps widely available from within Microsoft Office 365.

Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer’s replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….