Microsoft stories - Page 242
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.
10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.
Quickflix new pay-per-view movie service comes to Xbox 360
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Quickflix launches pay-per-view on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering new release movies to Gold members, expanding its entertainment range.
Synnex rewards customers with Microsoft device bundles
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Synnex delights customers with triumphant Microsoft device bundles, featuring Surface Pros and Xbox Ones, for top spenders on Redmond tech.
Helpouts… a killer app for Video Collaboration?
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.
Revera joins Microsoft Cloud OS Network
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Revera set to lead Microsoft's Cloud OS Network in New Zealand, offering hybrid cloud solutions to public sector with local expertise.
Surface 2: Go leaner and meaner this Xmas…
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Surface 2 gears up to be the Kiwi's festive favourite: sleeker, swifter and lighter, blending work and leisure effortlessly.
Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Kiwis heading to the FIFA World Cup warned by Microsoft to guard against cyber scams in cybercrime hotspot Brazil.
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
Xbox One smashes 2 million consoles mark
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Xbox One sales soar past 2 million worldwide, setting a pace of 111,111 units per day since its launch, making it a top Christmas gift.
Find the Windows Phone that fits you…
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.
'The Next 10 Years': The digitization of nearly everything
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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Satya Nadella predicts a future where nearly everything is digitized, heralding a global shift to digital in the next decade.
Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.
Is Ford CEO Mullaly no longer in the Microsoft driving seat?
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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Ford CEO Alan Mullaly to stay with company for at least another year, ruling him out of Microsoft CEO position.
Nokia's Elop out as Race for Redmond narrows...
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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Stephen Elop falls from grace in Microsoft CEO contest, race tightens between Ford's Alan Mulally and Microsoft VP Satya Nadella.
Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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A University of Waikato PhD student will take part in a global computer coding exercise backed by some of the biggest technology names in the world.
Microsoft unveils top Bing searches for 2013
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna dominate Bing's top searches of 2013, with women leading the list and only two men in the top ten.
Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Lexel Lync Online is the perfect solution for SMBs in New Zealand, offering a cloud-based unified communications and telephony solution.
Microsoft listens to partner feedback… and responds
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Recently, Microsoft made a decision to modify the release timeline for partner program changes, in a bid to reflect a simpler, more measured approach.
HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.
Microsoft on a smooth transition to cloud
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Bradley Borrows, Microsoft New Zealand Azure and server business group lead, looks at server virtualisation and the path to cloud.