Microsoft stories - Page 286
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.
Halo: Reach live-action short details revealed
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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Microsoft has revealed the official details of the Halo: Reach live-action short, first reported this morning by Game Console.
More BioShock 2 DLC inbound
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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BioShock 2's Rapture Metro Map Pack, featuring new maps and melee-focused mode, launches April 29 for Xbox 360, with PC and PS3 expected to follow.
Modern Warfare 2 matchmaking tweaked
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live matchmaking for Modern Warfare 2, aiming to improve connections for geographically isolated gamers, like those in Australia.
Microsoft pulls server patch - Updated
Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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Microsoft withdraws a server patch after failing to fix critical vulnerabilities, promising an updated solution soon.
Microsoft apologises for 'complex licensing'
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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At a summit gathering today in Auckland, Microsoft outlined changes it will make to its software licensing from July 1, 2010.
Office 2010 available to partners April 27
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Microsoft's Office 2010 reaches RTM milestone and will be available for download by partners on 27 April, with retail availability in June.
Xbox 360 sells one million across ANZ
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Sales of Xbox 360 in Australia and New Zealand have smashed the one million mark and Microsoft's auctioning off a special Weta-made Halo console to celebrate.
Microsoft investigates Chinese supplier
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Microsoft dispatches auditors to KYE factory in Dongguan, China, after a report on adverse labour conditions. Investigation to ensure compliance with standards.
Microsoft NZ hosts free virtualisation summit
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Three virtualisation and management events have been scheduled for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next week.
Microsoft takes a Micro Focus
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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Microsoft and Micro Focus bolster their partnership with the launch of four innovative products built on Visual Studio 2010.
Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.
Internet Explorer 8 giveaway
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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Microsoft puts its hands in its pockets for social media-led competition based around the IE8 Web Slice application.
Microsoft raids reseller
Wed, 7th Apr 2010
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Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.
Microsoft Office 2010 interview
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Part 1: Microsoft Senior Product Manager and New Zealand expat, Geoff Anderson, talks to IT Brief about the upcoming launch of Office 2010.
Microsoft may bring back Clippy
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Microsoft says it is considering bringing back a much loved icon for<br />PC users, and is asking the public to give its views on whether it should<br />return.
Greenpeace fires data centre power warning
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
Another fix for Internet Explorer
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
Messenger for Mac 8 beta released
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
Comprehensive Natal demo coming to E3 2010
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft unveils an in-depth look at Project Natal at E3 2010 with a grand debut and gaming line-up reveal in Los Angeles.
Microsoft Partner Awards officially open
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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partner awards
Microsoft Partner Awards 2010 are open for entries, aiming to honour the best of Microsoft's New Zealand Partners who delivered exemplary solutions.