Microsoft Azure stories - Page 64

Microsoft Flight Simulator – the only way to fly
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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digital entertainment
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On August 18th, PC gamers will be able to take to skies, once more, with what looks to be the first of next-generation consumer flight simulation.

Forrester analyses the top SaaS marketplace players
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The ‘New Wave SaaS Marketplaces’ report analyses the top eight players and provides analyst insight on who is excelling, or trailing, in 10 criteria.

Cloud spending surges in Q2 2020 - Canalys
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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Cloud infrastructure spending reached $34.6bn in Q2 2020, as cloud-based services played a crucial role during lockdown, according to Canalys.

Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.

Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.

Kiwi-born supply chain company makes waves in USA
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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supply chain
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Flintfox has been named Retail Partner of the Year by Microsoft US for outstanding sales achievement and innovation.

Trend Micro launches cloud solution for Microsoft Azure
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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cloud security
Trend Micro launches Cloud One – Conformity to help Azure customers tackle cloud misconfigurations and cyber-risks.

Juniper Networks inspires overarching approach to connected security
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
While Juniper is most well-known for its hardware products such as firewalls, routers, switches, and WiFi access points, these are all security products too.

Verizon Business fast-tracks IoT solution deployment with Microsoft Azure
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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iot
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supply chain
Verizon Business partners with Microsoft Azure to streamline the development of IoT applications and fast-track its end-to-end IoT solution programme.

Auth0 backs partners as company grows globally
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Auth0 expands its Partner Program to meet global demand for identity management solutions, with 20 new partners added in key regions.

BT launches first in series of managed security services for Microsoft cloud
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
BT unveils managed security services for Microsoft Azure Sentinel, enhancing cloud security with expertise and threat intelligence from its global network.

Microsoft to support Woolworths’ next phase of cloud transformation
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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microsoft
The company will supply the backbone cloud technologies for Woolworths’ SAP solutions as the retailer migrates its current SAP footprint to Azure.

Microsoft doubles down on sustainability efforts
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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cleantech
Microsoft Inspire begins with sustainability announcements: carbon negative by 2030, Transform to Net Zero coalition, sustainability calculator, and more.

Microsoft business applications support safer workspaces
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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microsoft dynamics
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microsoft azure
Microsoft Inspire event announces major business application updates including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft ISV Connect Program.

Microsoft's new security features address common pain points
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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dlp
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Azure Sentinel, data loss prevention, and insider risk management are all announcements from this year's Inspire.

Genesys announces native integration with Microsoft Teams
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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microsoft
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collaboration
Genesys expands partnership with Microsoft, integrating its native cloud solution with Microsoft Teams for enhanced collaboration in contact centres.

Microsoft partner enablement offering includes Lenovo managed services for SMBs
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Lenovo launches managed services for SMBs, offering support with collaboration, productivity, and security in Microsoft 365 tools.

Microsoft 365 packed full of new features
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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martech
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agentic ai
Microsoft Inspire kicks off with major announcements across Azure, Microsoft 365, business apps, security, enablement, and sustainability.

Microsoft enhances Azure platform with new capabilities
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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Microsoft Inspire kicks off with major Azure announcements, including the next generation of Azure Stack HCI and enhancements to Azure Migrate.

Fortinet scoops commercial marketplace award at Microsoft partner awards
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has won Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year award, highlighting its commitment to securing Azure workloads.