Global Stories

Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014

Microsoft

Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up

Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014

Public Cloud

TechEd LIVE Keynote: “Time horizon for technology is changing”

Kickstarting TechEd NZ 2014 in front of a jam-packed Vector Arena, one of Microsoft's leading Azure experts addressed the Kiwi market with a simple message….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2014

Public Cloud

VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...

VMob disrupts mobile marketing with its innovative use of Microsoft Azure, defying conventional partner expectations and gaining global recognition.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014

Fintech

NewLease replaces the late Doug Tutus.. names new CEO

Dominic O'Hanlon becomes CEO of cloud provider NewLease, following the death of co-founder Doug Tutus in February.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Microsoft

Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?

Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft NZ counts down to a Kiwi cloud with Windows Server 2003 EOS...

Microsoft has announced the one-year countdown for the end-of-support date for Windows Server 2003, forcing organisations to migrate their servers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Gartner: Microsoft turns the 'Scope on SaaS...

Microsoft launches a tool to tackle the surge of ungoverned SaaS apps in businesses, promising enhanced control and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Expert view: Apple / IBM deal

Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Virtualisation

Barracuda launches 'flexible' Virtual License Portability

Barracuda Networks unveils virtual license portability, allowing customers to transfer licenses between different virtual platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014

Public Cloud

Microsoft sure of Azure momentum with new Certified program

Microsoft Azure's partner momentum is at an all-time high, with over 57% of Fortune 500 companies using the cloud platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Public Cloud

Microsoft drives four-frontal assault on Partner program

Microsoft kicked off Worldwide Partner Conference with plans to revamp the company's partner program, revealing four new incentives for partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Public Cloud

WPC beckons as Microsoft makes bold Azure cloud move

Microsoft is rolling out new storage services tied directly to Azure, ahead of the tech giant's Worldwide Partner Conference next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Fintech

What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?

Wellington shines on the global ICT stage, leveraging success stories like Xero and GreenButton, and fostering a unique blend of collaboration and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014