Microsoft Cloud stories

Tech Data launches Go-to-Hub for Microsoft Partners
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Australia's Microsoft Partner Go-to Hub powered by Tech Data is the central destination for strategic growth partners to access everything Microsoft.

Microsoft announces ESG innovation with Microsoft Cloud
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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Microsoft introduced Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability to help other organisations accelerate their sustainability progress to reduce their environmental footprint

Fusion5 attains a new Microsoft Cloud Partner Certification
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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The Solutions Partner designation demonstrates that Fusion5 has the technical capabilities, experience, and ability to deliver successful customer outcomes

Avanade unveils new sustainability offerings for businesses
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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Avanade is releasing new offerings to help clients solve complex sustainability challenges and ensure they get the best out of Microsoft’s newly announced Cloud for Sustainability.

SolarWinds expands the reach of database products through Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Microsoft Azure Marketplace users can now use committed Azure spend to streamline the purchase of SolarWinds database performance monitoring products.

Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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The tool gives customers insight into the greenhouse gas emissions associated with using Microsoft cloud services.

Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.

Microsoft and EY collaborate to create a US$15 billion opportunity over the next five years
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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Microsoft and EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young Global, have expanded their relationship.

Microsoft Azure deployed as new cloud platform for resources giant BHP
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Microsoft Azure will be deployed as the new cloud platform for BHP, one of the world’s largest resources companies.

Red Hat brings JBoss platform to Azure, easing the shift of Java apps to the cloud
Wed, 26th May 2021
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Red Hat has brought its JBoss enterprise application platform to Microsoft Azure, helping to ease the transition to the cloud for traditional Java applications.

Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.

8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams
Tue, 11th May 2021
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8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.

Microsoft launches industry clouds for nonprofit, manufacturing & financial sectors
Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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Microsoft aims to empower people, recognise the power of partnership, and it remains committed to security, compliance, and trust.

Microsoft to launch dedicated cloud service for retail sector
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Microsoft Cloud for Retail is designed specifically to help retailers turn data into insights through various Microsoft services.

Dicker Data expands Microsoft partnership with new Cloud Division
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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The move will introduce a whole new business unit, a partner-to-partner portal and a dedicated marketing service.

Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Microsoft today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 March, seeing revenue increase by US$5 billion from the prior-year period - owing much to the success of Azure and the world's reliance on the cloud service during pandemic.

Microsoft launches its first data centres in Africa
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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In launching the two new facilities, Microsoft becomes the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent.

Inmarsat teams up with Microsoft to deliver cloud via satellite
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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"Our goal is to enable customers to take advantage of connected IoT solutions no matter where they are in their journey."

Microsoft invests in more Azure availability for Asia
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Asia is proving to be a hot spot among the major cloud providers with new investments happening on a seemingly weekly basis.

Microsoft says it's time to bin the on-prem data centre
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Microsoft released a report revealing the environmental benefits of ditching the on-prem data centre in favour of Microsoft Cloud.

Microsoft helps data center company ramp up sales and customer engagement
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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“We’re confident this trusted, global platform will further enhance productivity for our employees and provide more value to our customers.”

Public cloud subscription growth driving Rhipe revenues
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Demand is moving from private cloud to public cloud, with Rhipe reaping the benefits in its latest financials.

Tech Data extends reach as Microsoft Cloud Solution provider in Vietnam
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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Tech Data’s Technology Solutions business - formerly a division of Avnet - has become a Microsoft Solution provider in Vietnam.

Microsoft Cloud grows across Asia; Azure now available in Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is now available in new Microsoft Cloud platforms across Korea.