Microsoft stories - Page 254
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.
'Niche' Microsoft tablets trail Apple and Android
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Microsoft's tablets hold a 'niche' 7.5% market share, trailing far behind Apple's lead and Android's growing presence in global shipments.
Prepare now for Windows XP end…
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Over 15% of midsize and large enterprises will still have Windows XP running on at least 10% of their PCs after Microsoft ends support.
Is Microsoft bluffing over Office 365 claims?
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Industry analysts question software company's claims that Office 365 is flying off the shelves, demanding facts over fiction.
Microsoft raise the stakes with US$2 billion investment
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Company shares reach a seven-month high, stemmed from a cash injection by activist investor group ValueAct Capital.
Back to the Start for struggling Windows 8?
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Microsoft mulls Start button's return to Windows 8.1 amidst dire PC sales decline, revealing struggles against a changing market.
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.
House always wins as Microsoft posts Q3 boost
Sat, 20th Apr 2013
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Microsoft announces Q3 results, with revenues of $20.49bn and earnings per share of $0.72, thanks to success in cloud services.
Businesses bush bash to help cure kids
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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This weekend, corporate teams will compete in the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids in New Zealand, raising money for child health research.
No antivirus risks 25% of PCs
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.
Cloud cuts coup for Microsoft as it targets Amazon
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Software giant cuts prices for hosting and processing online data in an attempt to knock Amazon.com from the top spot.
Watch this space… Windows for your wrist
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Microsoft may soon join the smartwatch race, challenging Apple and Samsung. Can the tech titan make its mark or is it too late?.
Microsoft invitation to New Wave of Innovation session
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Microsoft to showcase cutting-edge workplace tech advancements at NZ SharePoint Conf., focusing on productivity and social enterprise.
'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Adam Orth resigns from Microsoft after a controversial Twitter rant about 'always-on' devices sparks backlash among users.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Microsoft intensifies advertising campaign to criticize Google's handling of personal information. Will it affect Google's dominance?.
Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Under Steve Ballmer's leadership, Microsoft struggles for direction, impacting stock values despite innovations like Surface.
Kiwi firm Intergen goes global
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Intergen further builds on its Australia presence with Sydney CBD expansion, looking to double staff within the next year.
Half a million NZ PCs face security risks
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Microsoft will end Windows XP support in a year, leaving businesses using the system open to possible breaches.
Skype hits two billion minutes per day
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Skype surges to two billion daily minutes, showcasing its growing role as a global communications hub. #SkypeMilestone.
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.