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Microsoft's new security features address common pain points
Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft's new security features address common pain points

Azure Sentinel, data loss prevention, and insider risk management are all announcements from this year's Inspire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
Microsoft 365 packed full of new features
Unified Communications

Microsoft 365 packed full of new features

Microsoft Inspire kicks off with major announcements across Azure, Microsoft 365, business apps, security, enablement, and sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
OpenText expands on integration with Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

OpenText expands on integration with Microsoft Teams

OpenText integrates its Content Services solution with Microsoft Teams to enhance collaboration for remote workers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Unified Communications

How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country

Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
SAS and Microsoft form strategic partnership
Data Analytics

SAS and Microsoft form strategic partnership

SAS' AI and analytics more tightly integrate with Microsoft Azure; Microsoft to bring cloud-based SAS industry solutions to its customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
NICE inContact integrates Teams, Dynamics into contact centre suite
Customer Relationship Management

NICE inContact integrates Teams, Dynamics into contact centre suite

Microsoft Teams is now integrated with NICE inContact CXone, which will allow contact centre agents to collaborate with others in order to close a case faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
ASC launches Microsoft Teams communication recording app
Unified Communications

ASC launches Microsoft Teams communication recording app

ASC has launched the Recording Insights app for Microsoft Teams, enabling recording, archiving, and compliance management for online meetings and chats.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Microsoft releases fix to the reply-all problem
Network Detection and Response

Microsoft releases fix to the reply-all problem

Microsoft's new Reply All Storm Protection aims to end reply-all chaos in large organisations by halting mass email chains, benefiting Office 365 users.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Public Cloud

Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant

Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wireless Networks

Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely

With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor's BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Unified Communications

Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase

Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

What businesses can do right now to enable remote working

COVID-19 pushes organisations to embrace remote work with Microsoft Office 365 deployments, but key considerations must not be overlooked.

By Doug Baxter • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Unified Communications

Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working

Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Unified Communications

Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes

In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Microsoft overhauls Office 365, rebrands it 'Microsoft 365'
Unified Communications

Microsoft overhauls Office 365, rebrands it 'Microsoft 365'

The 'refresh' of Office 365 will feature new artificial intelligence (AI), rich content and templates, and cloud-powered experiences, says Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19
Unified Communications

OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19

The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

More in store for NZ data centre landscape after Microsoft investment
Hyperscale

More in store for NZ data centre landscape after Microsoft investment

Microsoft's NZ$80-100m data centre investment is set to boost New Zealand's digital economy, paving the way for further local infrastructure development.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Submit your security score and be in to win a $50 Bonfire Card*
Cybersecurity

Submit your security score and be in to win a $50 Bonfire Card*

Submit your security score and stand a chance to win a Bonfire card worth USD $50; boost your cybersecurity with Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

By Felicity Bartlett • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020