Microsoft is highlighting three key ways it is aiming to help customers at this year’s GITEX Technology Week, according to Jaime Galviz, chief operating officer for the Gulf region.
BT, Microsoft partner to simplify hybrid cloud
BT has announced the BT Compute for Microsoft Azure, a new service that allows BT customers to order Microsoft Azure alongside its own cloud services through its Compute Management System (CMS) online management tool.
Google, Apple back Microsoft in gag order lawsuit
Civil rights groups and tech companies have filed briefs in a federal court to back Microsoft’s move to prevent the indiscriminate use by US law enforcement of orders that force companies not to inform their users about requests for their data.
Citrix, Microsoft partner to transform app delivery from cloud
Citrix has announced its intent to take its cloud-first, mobile-first approach to new heights through its partnership with Microsoft by developing the next generation of the Azure RemoteApp service.
Levtech Consulting receives accolade for Microsoft Dynamics
Levtech Consulting has announced that it achieved the 2016 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics, which was awarded to the company during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2016.
Microsoft Azure named leader in Gartner’s IaaS Magic Quadrant
Gartner has identified Microsoft Azure as a leader in the analyst firm’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Microsoft patches 27 flaws in Windows, Office, IE, and Edge
Microsoft has released a batch of security patches, fixing 27 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and its new Edge browser.
Microsoft’s smart home mission moves forward
The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation have joined forces to make it easier for smart home devices to connect with Windows 10.
Microsoft delivers Windows 10’s 1607 upgrade
Microsoft has begun distributing 2016’s major Windows 10 upgrade to customers via the operating system’s update service.
Microsoft adds Office 365 cloud updates
Microsoft has unveiled a new set of cloud-powered services in Office apps.
Microsoft phone sales plummet
Microsoft has reported the strong performance of its cloud offering last quarter, with revenue from its Azure services more than doubling from the same period last year.
Lulua Publishing, Levtech partner to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX
Levtech Consulting has announced that it has been selected by Lulua Publishing to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3.
Microsoft opens new centre of excellence for oil and gas
Microsoft has launched a new Middle East and Africa centre of excellence for oil and gas in Dubai, built specifically to assist customers in driving digital transformation, cost cutting and optimisation of their operations across the region and the world.
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion
Microsoft has announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire social networking and recruitment site LinkedIn.
Fast Lane receives Microsoft Silver Learning Partner title
Fast Lane will now offer Microsoft’s complete certification training programme in Dubai. With customers transitioning into the cloud and adopting new technologies the company’s main focus will be on the cloud, Platform-as-a- Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service offerings.
Microsoft CEO explores opportunities in India
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella is currently visiting India, to look into the growing potential of the country as a market for multinational technology companies.
Citrix, Microsoft align to promote digital transformation
At Citrix Synergy, Citrix and Microsoft unveiled an expansion of their strategic partnership to meet the needs of the modern workforce with application and desktop virtualisation in the cloud, network delivery and enterprise mobility management.
Veritas joins Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance
Veritas Technologies has announced that it joined the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance. The company’s backup and recovery solutions NetBackup and Backup Exec will provide protection for a wide range of Microsoft platforms and applications, including Windows, Hyper-V, SQL Server, Exchange, and SharePoint.
Microsoft names Logicom as OEM and FPP distributor in Bahrain
Logicom Bahrain is now the official distributor for Microsoft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and full packaged product (FPP).
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 4 in the UAE
Microsoft Gulf has recently announced the launch of its eclectic Surface Pro 4.