Vanessa Sorenson stories

Macquarie Cloud Services unveils SaaS offering for Azure customers on Microsoft Marketplace
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Macquarie Cloud Services has launched a new, innovative SaaS offering, Macquarie Guard, on Microsoft Marketplace for Azure customers.

UC teams up with Microsoft, a collaboration for innovation
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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University of Canterbury partners with Microsoft to advance student experience, research capabilities, and employability.

Telstra Purple launches dedicated Microsoft Practice
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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The Telstra Purple Microsoft Practice boosts support for Australian businesses across their digital transformation journey.

Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark’s corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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.

Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.

CCL launches Managed M365 offering for NZ work environments
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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CCL, the cloud specialist, has launched its Managed M365 offering to manage and optimize the Microsoft 365 suite for enterprise organizations.

EY launches cybersecurity centers in NZ amidst rising cyber threats
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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EY is launching two cyber security centers in New Zealand, with a potential third, to combat rising threats, including a partnership with Microsoft.

Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector
Fri, 27th May 2022
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Microsoft NZ partners with TupuToa to create a cybersecurity employment programme, aiming to increase diversity in the industry in New Zealand.

Microsoft NZ announces initiative for local SaaS businesses
Fri, 27th May 2022
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Microsoft has announced a new initiative, bringing together all of its tools to help local SaaS businesses build, sell and grow their companies at scale.

Datacom secures Microsoft Intelligent Security Association membership
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Following an assessment of security solutions, certifications and qualified practitioners, IT services company Datacom has secured MISA membership.

ASB chooses Microsoft Azure as preferred cloud provider
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ASB will now be using Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider, a significant milestone in Microsoft's decades-long relationship with ASB.

Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.

ACC to migrate operations to Microsoft Azure; signs on as NZ data centre region customer
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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ACC to use Microsoft's New Zealand data center region to store patient data as part of a three-year cloud services agreement.

Kiwi company DEFEND achieves world first with Microsoft
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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New Zealand cybersecurity provider DEFEND is the first company worldwide to achieve all four Microsoft Advanced Specialisations, including Cloud Security.

New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.

Microsoft signs BNZ as one of first NZ data centre region customers
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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BNZ to migrate applications to Microsoft Azure Cloud as part of data center partnership, says executive general manager Russell Jones. #BNZ #Microsoft.

Microsoft NZ bolsters senior leadership team with new specialist sales lead
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Microsoft New Zealand appoints Sameer Jagga as specialist sales unit leader, expanding the company's leadership team.

Microsoft's $100 million+ data centre approved for Auckland
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Microsoft has been granted consent from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office to advance its plans to open a datacenter region in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Microsoft NZ expands senior leadership team
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Microsoft New Zealand expands senior leadership team with appointment of Nigel Parker as Customer Success Unit Lead.

Microsoft NZ appoints Matt Bostwick as commercial partner director
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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Microsoft's new commercial partner director, Matt Bostwick, is excited about the company's data center growth plans in New Zealand.

Microsoft to help NZ job seekers acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Microsoft and Adecco have partnered to offer free learning resources to New Zealand job seekers, helping them gain the necessary skills for in-demand roles.

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
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No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.