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Microsoft to offer Cray supercomputing via Azure data centers

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Microsoft and Cray have teamed up to enable customers to run workloads on dedicated Cray supercomputers in select Azure data centers.
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Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.
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Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company's initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
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Accenture's data breach stark reminder of server misconfiguration dangers

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Publicly downloadable information included credentials, platform configurations, certificates, decryption keys and API data.
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GÉANT partners with Microsoft to enable Azure for European research

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The end-goal, according to GÉANT, is to make powerful cloud computing environments more accessible to the research and education communities.
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Zscaler partners with Microsoft on Azure access platform

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The new platform called Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) runs on the Azure Cloud to provide direct access to Azure applications.
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Ixia extends CloudLens, now supports all major cloud platforms

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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It has now been extended to support for Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Bluemix, and Alibaba Cloud.
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Las Vegas Harley-Davidson deploys Silver Peak SD-WAN solution to drive business growth

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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The Orchestrator gives visibility into both legacy and cloud applications and gives admin the ability to centrally assign business intent policies.
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Veritas strengthens Microsoft partnership with 360 data management integrations

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Veritas enhances its 360 data management portfolio, including new offerings and strategic partnerships with Microsoft Azure.
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Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.
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Veritas launches new products in 360 data management portfolio

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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New innovations in NetBackup deliver data protection for multi-cloud, virtual, physical and modern big data workloads.
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Micro Focus expands on machine learning with Vertica 9

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Some of the new features include new algorithms, model replication, data preparation functions, and continuous end-to-end workflow.
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Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
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Redlock signals company growth with new appointments

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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RedLock appoints Ankur Shah as VP of products and Viswa Subramanian as VP of engineering to drive product development and research.
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Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.
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HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.
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New private cloud platform joins Ensono's hybrid IT line up

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Ensono has launched a private cloud service named Ensono Cloud, as it aims to offer a complete hybrid IT experience for its customers.
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Red Hat & Microsoft on a mission to simplify container adoption for enterprises

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Microsoft and Red Hat are extending their alliance with two new initiatives aimed at supporting enterprises in their adoption of containers.
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Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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​This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.
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Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.