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New AI and mixed reality business applications for Dynamics 365
Public Cloud

New AI and mixed reality business applications for Dynamics 365

Microsoft has announced the upcoming availability of new Dynamics 365 AI applications and their first mixed reality business applications.

By Alysa Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses
Public Cloud

How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses

At Ignite 2018, Microsoft unveiled initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and democratise AI. New tools aim to cut breaches thirtyfold and ease secure logins.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace
Unified Communications

Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace

Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.

By Ron Markezich • 10 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Microsoft improves Search function, making it more intuitive and integrated
Unified Communications

Microsoft improves Search function, making it more intuitive and integrated

Microsoft expands its AI-powered search, integrating Bing with Office 365 for a more cohesive data search experience.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
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New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP

The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Azure used to 'learn' when epilepsy patients will have a seizure
Data Analytics

Azure used to 'learn' when epilepsy patients will have a seizure

A new project is using data analytics and machine learning to predict when a patient will have a seizure and warn them in advance.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

By Rob Leffert • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
New tech brings the benefits of Azure cloud to remote workers
Public Cloud

New tech brings the benefits of Azure cloud to remote workers

SteelFusion delivers the ability to extend investments in a private data center, Azure cloud, or a hybrid IT to all edge locations in the business.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017
Microsoft

No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017

Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a 'commercial decision'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Crypto

Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding

Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC
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Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC

At the company's October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.

By Richard Edwards • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Encryption

Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption

Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

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Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit
Public Cloud

Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit

Microsoft Australia is launching a new 'flagship' event locally, wrapping together events for partners, end-customers and a tech summit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017
The road to Microsoft's global flagship events for 2017
Application Performance Monitoring

The road to Microsoft's global flagship events for 2017

Every year Microsoft hosts some of the biggest events in the world – none more so than their four global flagship events. Here's a breakdown of them.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Microsoft NZ on differentiation, IoT and digital transformation
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ on differentiation, IoT and digital transformation

A lack of differentiation by resellers is putting pressure on margins and profitability, says Microsoft NZ boss Barrie Sheers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence
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Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence

Microsoft expert highlights shortage of cyber security expertise in New Zealand and the need for better collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections
Microsoft

MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections

We all have things that ignite us, whether it be money, power, or the feeling you get when you see a child's face light up when they 'get it'.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3
Microsoft

IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3

This year marks Microsoft Ignite New Zealand's 21st birthday, so what better place to celebrate than at SkyCity in Auckland.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016