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Microsoft urges channel action for Server 2003 EOS

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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40% of servers in New Zealand are still running Microsoft Server 2003, which will soon be obsolete, warns Microsoft.
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Time running out for Windows Server 2003

Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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NZ businesses urged to start migrating from Windows Server 2003 as support ends in 7 months, with migration taking up to 200 days.
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Kordia first Australasian telco to go live with Microsoft Azure

Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Kordia, the Auckland based telecommunications provider, has gone live on Microsoft Azure's ExpressRoute service.
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NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres

Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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NZ firms to gain from faster Office 365 and CRM access, hosted in Australian datacentres, enhancing performance and data security.
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Microsoft partner nominations open; small partners encouraged to enter

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Microsoft Partner Awards open for entries, urging smaller firms to join. IT Engine's success shows big boys are not the only winners.
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Rhipe makes services and support move

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Rhipe acquires nSynergy for AU$25m, boosting partner support without taking over customer relations, aiming to fill gaps in service and support.
Pageproof

Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first

Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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PageProof is a fully encrypted browser based tool for creators of any kind to receive feedback and collaborate on documents.
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VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.
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Commvault leads the way in innovative Cloud solutions

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Commvault is taking full advantage of the cloud in the current marketplace and when looking toward the future.
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KiwiCover first NZ company to move to Microsoft Azure Australian centres

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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KiwiCover Insurance is the first New Zealand company to migrate its information technology platform to the new Microsoft Azure centres in Australia.
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Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Microsoft for distribution of the services provider licence agreement (SPLA) licensing in New Zealand.
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Datacom, Microsoft and Zespri complete world first in public cloud

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Datacom has migrated Zespri International's global SAP platform along with other applications to Microsoft Azure.
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Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Virtualisation has gone from gold rush to slim pickings in just a year. But as Heather Wright discovers, there are still opportunities to be found.
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Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Dimension Data launches NZ's first enterprise-class cloud platform, promising aggressive market penetration and unique local support.
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What is the real cost of cloud computing?

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.
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Docker feels heat from competitors Joyent and Linux

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Docker faces stiff competition as Joyent and Linux's Canonical deploy open-source container tech, heating up the virtualisation market.
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Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Google announces updates to its Cloud Platform services, including a new container engine and expanded connectivity options. Prices also cut.
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Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Kiwi companies embrace Microsoft Azure with new Australia-based data centres, heralding a digital transformation era for local businesses.
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Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.
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Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.