Microsoft Ignite stories

Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021: Metaverse, AI and hyperconnectivity in a hybrid world
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Microsoft unveils updates for Microsoft Cloud at this week's Microsoft Ignite 2021 event, focusing on the Metaverse, artificial intelligence and hyperconnectivity.

Microsoft's new security innovations at Ignite 2019
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Microsoft 365 and Security corporate vice president Kirk Koenigsbauer outlined 10 major security announcements across Azure, Microsoft 365, Office, and Microsoft Defender ATP.

Microsoft, Riverbed unleash integrations for Azure Virtual WAN & Hyper-V customers
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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Microsoft and Riverbed have announced a new series of product integrations designed to drive business results.

All the MS Teams news from Ignite
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Teams is undergoing a major overhaul with new features, integrations and capabilities. Plus a new Teams certification and improved developer tools.

Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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The Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise development platform is currently only available by invite only, but that’s not stopping Microsoft from showcasing Cortana’s potential to transform workforces.

Surface Hub sleeker sequel set to ship in 2019
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Surface Hub 2S was built for customers who want the original Surface Hub experience in a lighter, thinner, more vibrant design.

Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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The driving force behind powerful AI applications is data – and getting the most out of AI requires a modern data estate.

Overview of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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We look into the three key areas of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy

Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Our perception of Microsoft and it's presence in the cyber-security sector needs updating

New AI and mixed reality business applications for Dynamics 365
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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"We live in a connected world where companies are challenged every day to innovate so they can stay ahead of emerging trends."

How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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At Microsoft, more than 3,500 full-time security professionals work with AI tools.

Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.

Microsoft improves Search function, making it more intuitive and integrated
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Getting pages of results with hyperlinks to other information is simply not enough.

New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.

Azure used to ‘learn’ when epilepsy patients will have a seizure
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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A new project is using data analytics and machine learning to predict when a patient will have a seizure and warn them in advance.

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

New tech brings the benefits of Azure cloud to remote workers
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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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.

No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a ‘commercial decision’.

Open letter to kiwi channel from Microsoft NZ's partner chief
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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Microsoft New Zealand's Philip Goldie summarises his takeaways from this year's global channel Ignite conference

The road to Microsoft’s global flagship events for 2017
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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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.

Microsoft NZ on differentiation, IoT and digital transformation
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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A lack of differentiation by resellers is putting pressure on margins and profitability, says Microsoft NZ boss Barrie Sheers.

Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Undoubtedly you’ve been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It’s apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?

Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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At the company’s October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.

Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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“The sort of person who just wants to watch the world burn. How do you defend against that?”