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MapR racks up the bookings on the back of big data demand
Microsoft

MapR racks up the bookings on the back of big data demand

MapR Technologies has achieved more than 100% growth year on year in bookings and billings globally in Q2 2015, with 'great momentum' in Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2015

Global Stories

Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?
Internet of Things

Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?

Windows 10 isn't about Microsoft recapturing the important mobile operating systems market, instead it's about gaining a strong foothold IoT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Westcon: Cloud creates an even bigger role for disties
Microsoft

Westcon: Cloud creates an even bigger role for disties

Westcon has outlined its vision of the role of the distributor in cloud, saying cloud in fact increases the necessity for distributors.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
You're invited to Ingram Micro Showcase 2015
Storage

You're invited to Ingram Micro Showcase 2015

From an Apple Watch to a data centre, it's all on show at the Ingram Micro Showcase and the time to pre-register to attend is now.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Microsoft enterprise security tools, coming next August
Public Cloud

Microsoft enterprise security tools, coming next August

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) and Azure Rights Management Support for Office for iPad.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
Luxury Australia Partner Conference awaits Microsoft winners
Microsoft

Luxury Australia Partner Conference awaits Microsoft winners

Fifteen Australian Microsoft partners will be experiencing Australia Partner Conference in luxury this year after winning all expenses paid trips.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Microsoft acquires FieldOne for Dynamics offering
Microsoft

Microsoft acquires FieldOne for Dynamics offering

Microsoft has acquired field service management solution provider FieldOne to bolster its Dynamics CRM offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Megaport takes the ExpressRoute with Azure
Public Cloud

Megaport takes the ExpressRoute with Azure

Megaport has become a Microsoft ExpressRoute partner, enabling partners to offer customers faster, more secure private connections to Azure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365
Data Privacy

Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365

Microsoft New Zealand has provided details on how Office 365 provides security and privacy protections for government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Unified Communications

VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance

VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
Rackspace releases Microsoft Azure support offering
Public Cloud

Rackspace releases Microsoft Azure support offering

Rackspace adds Fanatical Support for Microsoft Azure to its product portfolio, offering hybrid cloud solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2015
Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security
DataCentre infrastructure

Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up
Microsoft

Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up

Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived
Unified Communications

Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived

Microsoft has released a technical preview for Skype for Business, offering new features for Office 365 enterprise customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering
Microsoft

Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering

Rhipe launches its Microsoft cloud solution provider offering plus services, extending cloud opportunities for its local partners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
BlueSky gets brighter as Westcon ramps up cloud services
Microsoft

BlueSky gets brighter as Westcon ramps up cloud services

Westcon New Zealand is ramping up its BlueSky cloud services with version 4 due soon, an expanded catalogue of vendors, and cloud financing coming.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Shavlik releases security software in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Public Cloud

Shavlik releases security software in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Shavlik Protect now available on Microsoft Azure, allowing users to install patch management in under one minute.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015

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