Microsoft Azure stories - Page 65
NVIDIA unveils its first GPU featuring Ampere architecture
Fri, 15th May 2020
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ai models
The NVIDIA A100 GPU boasts up to 20 times more power than its predecessors, boosting throughput for data centres as demand for data surges.
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch, affirming investment in telcos
Fri, 15th May 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch, following its recent purchase of Affirmed Networks, underlines its deepening investment in the 5G telco sector.
Hands-on review: Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR Laptop
Fri, 15th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gigabyte's Aero 17 HDR laptop impresses with its Pantone-certified display, 4K resolution, and high-end GPU. Ideal for creative professionals.
Dell announces suite of open source networking solutions using SONiC
Wed, 13th May 2020
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The solutions, jointly known as Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies, builds on the open source project SONiC, which was headed by Microsoft.
ASC launches compliance recording solution for Teams
Tue, 12th May 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Records, transcribes and analyses all communications through MS Team to ensure compliance, storing it all in the cloud.
Fivetran opens Sydney office, announces APAC data centre
Tue, 12th May 2020
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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apac expansion
Automated data integration firm Fivetran has opened a new office in Sydney as part of its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
Citrix brings Remote PC Access solution to the cloud
Tue, 12th May 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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vpns
Citrix extends Remote PC Access to the cloud, offering businesses a secure and efficient remote working solution without the need for a VPN.
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
Tue, 12th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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oracle
The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.
Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren’t performing
Mon, 11th May 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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finops
Not all organisations have realised the maturity to recognise when the performance claims of public cloud don’t stack up.
How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse
Mon, 11th May 2020
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.
Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world
Thu, 7th May 2020
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mfa
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform
Wed, 6th May 2020
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storage
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.
Microsoft unveils preview of its Azure VMware Solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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it automation
Microsoft unveils the next-generation Azure VMware Solution preview, enabling seamless migration of VMware apps to Azure, boosting agility and resilience.
NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service
Tue, 5th May 2020
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daas
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microsoft
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netapp
NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.
HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution
Tue, 5th May 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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healthtech
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.
9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership
Mon, 4th May 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.
One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support
Mon, 4th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.
Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million
Fri, 1st May 2020
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.
Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand
Fri, 1st May 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.