Microsoft stories - Page 246
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.
Ingram Micro Now Offers Electronic Service Delivery for Microsoft Office Products
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Ingram Micro New Zealand partners can now purchase and download select Microsoft Office products online in minutes with the new 'Digital Locker'.
Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.
Microsoft named leaders of the tech pack
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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Microsoft soars to the top as the leading tech firm in leadership, securing 2nd place globally in the Hay Group study, just behind Procter and Gamble.
Yammer expands the definition of 'knowledge worker'
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Everyone in an organisation—from the CEO's office to the mail room—has valuable information, says Adam Pisoni, Microsoft's general manager of Yammer.
Microsoft: Office for iPad and Android tablets nearing…
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, hints at the possibility of Microsoft Office moving to iPad and Android tablets.
Microsoft's Xbox One makes Xmas 'Hot Toy' list
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Xbox One heats up Christmas, making it onto Toys 'R' Us's coveted 'Hot Toy' list and the 'Fabulous 15' for 2013 festivities.
Bing steps out the Search Box with new design
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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Bing unveils a bold redesign, merges semantic and social search, and enhances its role across Microsoft's offerings, aiming for a seamless user experience.
Synnex expands amid birthday celebrations
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Celebrating its 8th birthday, Synnex NZ expands its team to Wellington and Christchurch, signalling significant growth and innovation.
NZ TechEd: Microsoft's smart way to rebuild Christchurch
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Director of Facilities and Energy, Darrell Smith, is using data-driven software to save the company millions.
Microsoft pulls cringeworthy Apple ad… Well, almost
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Leaked videos from Apple strategy meeting cause controversy as Microsoft pulls anti-Apple advert #timetoswitch.
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.
NZ TechEd LIVE: 27,000 Kiwi charities get free Office 365
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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Microsoft NZ gifts 27,000 charities with free Office 365, aiming to bolster nonprofit operations across New Zealand with technology.
NZ TechEd LIVE: Are Kiwis blind to Big Data privacy risks?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.
NZ TechEd LIVE: Microsoft listened with Windows 8.1
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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Echoing the Microsoft mantra, New Zealand's Marketing and Operations Director Frazer Scott tells Kiwis the company has listened with Windows 8.1.
Microsoft backtracks as devs get early Windows 8.1 access
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.
Microsoft set for Surface 2.0 launch
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Invites for the forthcoming Surface 2.0 event in New York have been posted, an event where Microsoft is expected to show off new Surface hardware.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
Xbox One set for midnight Music awards launch...
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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It's the biggest night in Kiwi music and now it's going to be even bigger with the official New Zealand launch of the highly-anticipated Xbox One.
Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....
Microsoft Surface Pro: Tablet or Laptop?
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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The Microsoft Surface Pro on paper is a truly great idea, the power of a laptop with the portability and entertainment value of a high spec tablet.