Microsoft Azure stories - Page 91

Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.

Competition’s heating up: Google unveils hybrid cloud solution
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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It’s clear that this release from Google is part of an attempt to bolster its hybrid cloud strategy amidst fierce rivalry.

Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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storage
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multi-cloud
Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara’s movement into the cloud and managed services space.

Microsoft Inspires massive cloud collaboration
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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21Vianet Blue Cloud signed agreements with UnifyCloud, AvePoint, AgilePoint and Shenzhen Fadada Network Technology at Microsoft Inspire 2018.

Veeam releases expanded Office 365 backup solution
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Veeam launches V2 of its Office 365 backup solution, adding support for OneDrive and SharePoint. The update boasts 50+ enhancements for better data management.

Sophos new server security offering defends ‘cybercrime bullseye’
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Microsoft reports impressive Q2 results with revenue of $30.1bn, up 17%, and operating income of $10.4bn, up 35%.

Microsoft launches public preview of Windows 10 IoT Core Services
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Microsoft’s IoT partners, resellers, integrators, and OEMs will soon be able to access Windows 10 IoT Core Services.

Crestron wins Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year award
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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iot
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partner programmes
Crestron wins 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, recognised for their Crestron XiO Cloud solution. #IoT #DigitalTransformation.

Interconnection abound: Equinix to launch its ECX Fabric to APAC
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Later this year Equinix will roll out its Cloud Exchange Fabric across Asia Pacific to meet surging demand for inter-metro and private connectivity.

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.

Citrix takes SD-WAN solution to Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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Citrix partners with Microsoft to integrate its SD-WAN solution with Azure Virtual WAN, aiming to enhance user experience and simplify network deployments.

Five ways CIOs need to change to survive in a software driven world
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Software has become one of the most important assets for any enterprise, it has and will continue to revolutionise the way most organisations work.

Microsoft Power BI to accelerate time to better data insights
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Microsoft's Power BI has enhanced its data analysis capabilities, aiming to provide quick insights for business analysts.

Microsoft launches Azure Expert MSP partner program
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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Microsoft launches new program to connect customers with skilled managed service providers for cloud projects. Azure revenue grows 93% in Q3.

Exclusive: LeapThought CEO on collaboration with Microsoft
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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healthtech
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leapthought
LeapThought CEO Ratnakar Garikipati discusses leveraging Microsoft's platforms to expand globally and hints at future growth in North America.

Exclusive: Microsoft channel boss discusses co-sell programme
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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co-sell
Recently I had the opportunity to talk to Microsoft NZ partner development manager Ryan Tarak about their co-sell programme.

Umbrellar opens up to channel with new reseller programme
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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The Kiwi cloud and DX specialist is looking to expand its capabilities with a comprehensive programme for CSP partners.

Africa’s largest data centre to get even larger with big investment
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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Teraco has announced its largest infrastructure project to date with the expansion of its Teraco Islando Campus (JB1) in South Africa.

EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft CTO talks securing data in the cloud era
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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cloud security
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Aussie and Kiwi cloud use soars, yet data breach worries persist, says MSFT NZ's CTO. How secure is the cloud era?.