Microsoft stories - Page 239
Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Some things get better with age... Software doesn't
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.
Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Microsoft Surface products are now available through All of Government via the new Cyclone Catalogue, meeting growing demand from schools and agencies.
Satya Nadella - What's next for Microsoft?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO, faces challenges in reinventing the company for the digital era, says Gartner's Merv Adrian.
Microsoft inks Office 365 digital signature deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Microsoft reveals long-term strategic partnership to make DocuSign's eSignature apps widely available from within Microsoft Office 365.
Ten Days of Ryse: Son of Rome Discounts
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Get ready to return to ancient Rome in Ryse: Son of Rome's new add-on, Mars' Chosen Pack, featuring new maps and a brand-new cooperative Survival Mode.
Titanfall: single-player gaming in a multiplayer world
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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A multiplayer game with single player aspirations, is Titanfall the must-have Xbox One experience that it EA Games and Microsoft are saying it is?.
New Wynyard Group hire accelerates Global Partner Program
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Wynyard Group appoints Caroline Cull as Partner Sales Director to spearhead the acceleration of its Global Partner Program, promising expanded sales reach.
Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has sold over 200 million Windows 8 licences, doubling sales figures in a year, with focus on developing tablet apps.
Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.
Kinect Sports Rivals launches 8 April
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Microsoft and Rare announce Kinect Sports Rivals will be available exclusively on Xbox One from April 8, 2014.
Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Xero Limited has bolstered its Board and US management team with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, adding a further US based Director, and esta.
Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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Xbox One's major update to revolutionise multiplayer and party experiences, promising simpler chat and better friend integration by March.
Xbox One stereo headset and adapter coming early March
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has announced the Xbox One Stereo Headset and Adapter will be hitting New Zealand shores in early March.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft offers a vital checklist for SMBs to transition from Windows XP before its looming end of support on April 8, 2014.
Microsoft's partners remain linchpin of company's business model
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's integrity and success lie in partner loyalty, underlining Satya Nadella's pivotal role in steering the tech giant amidst industry giants.
World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.
Microsoft employees give new CEO a '12th man' welcome
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Microsoft employees swarm Studio D with rousing support for new CEO Satya Nadella, marking a united stride into a future of innovation.
Dunedin becomes first 'clean' area in Microsoft anti-piracy sweep
Thu, 6th Feb 2014
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Dunedin hailed as the first 'clean' zone in Microsoft NZ's nationwide anti-piracy campaign, uncovering zero software violations.
Lync: Great for business, even better for the contact centre
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Lync revolutionises contact centres, boosting agent productivity and customer service by enhancing multi-channel communication.