Microsoft Azure stories - Page 118
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….
Microsoft jumps feet first into the future with cloud server designs
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Microsoft is set to revolutionize cloud computing by releasing its advanced server designs to the Open Compute Project, boosting efficiency.
Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.
Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students
Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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Waikato students craft innovative rat trap system, 'Ohiti', using Microsoft tech, aiding kiwi conservation efforts in a successful trial.
Revera joins Microsoft Cloud OS Network
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Revera set to lead Microsoft's Cloud OS Network in New Zealand, offering hybrid cloud solutions to public sector with local expertise.
Microsoft listens to partner feedback… and responds
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Recently, Microsoft made a decision to modify the release timeline for partner program changes, in a bid to reflect a simpler, more measured approach.