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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.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype

Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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Microsoft's window of opportunity

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
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Microsoft building own smartphone?

Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.
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Microsoft bags huge cloud win

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Microsoft lands a £9.8m deal with the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a significant cloud victory with Office 365 set to empower 25,000 employees.
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Microsoft sued over Windows 8 live tiles

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.
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Four million Windows 8 upgrades sold in three days

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Microsoft has sold four million upgrades for Windows 8 since its launch three days ago, according to CEO Steve Balmer.
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Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.
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The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.
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Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Microsoft debuts Windows Phone 8, offering a personal phone experience that connects people and things that matter most.
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft launches Windows 8, its biggest overhaul in 20 years, outshining Windows 95's legacy, says CEO Ballmer in Auckland.
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Skype showcases Windows 8 version

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Skype unveils its Windows 8 version, marking its first major update since joining Microsoft. The app promises to be always on, seamless, and user-friendly.
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Samsung unveils Windows 8 Smart PC

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Samsung New Zealand unveils the ATIV Smart PC and Smart PC Pro, versatile devices running Windows 8, priced from NZD $1,299 and NZD $1,999 respectively.
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Windows 8 set to give Apple a run for its money

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft's Windows 8 challenges Apple with superior screen resolution and advanced features, hinting at a PC rebirth.
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Your mini guide to Windows 8

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.
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Microsoft offers reseller roadshows

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft is urging resellers to get up close and personal with Windows 8, with roadshows and reseller summits kicking off this month.
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Windows 8, we're rooting for you

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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It's an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as 'the Beast of Redmond'.
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Your invite - Windows 8 & Office 2013 showcase

Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Discover the future of work with Microsoft's Windows 8 and Office 2013 at nationwide showcases. Join for demos and expert insights.
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Google to steal Apple & Microsoft's Thunder in a mobile face-off?

Mon, 22nd Oct 2012
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Google's poised to shake the mobile market with Nexus upgrades and a new Android OS, threatening the foothold of Apple and Microsoft.
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Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.
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Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand is unsure when Kiwis can buy its new Surface tablet, despite pre-orders starting elsewhere and a global launch on October 26.