Microsoft stories - Page 293
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.
Support service with strength
Thu, 1st Nov 2007
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SQL Services Ltd specialises in providing remote database management and consulting services for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environme.
Wacom embraces change
Mon, 1st Oct 2007
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Wacom appoints Scholastic as its new distributor in New Zealand, enhancing educational outreach and unveiling a fresh brand identity designed by Wolf Olins.
TLC for the home PC
Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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As home PCs become central to family life, about 67% lack effective antivirus protection. Microsoft's OneCare offers holistic security and maintenance.
Introducing IP FX dimensions
Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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New Zealand-based Telphony software development company, IPFX, is in line to announce some exciting new changes.
CA security goes compact
Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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CA has announced the release of its Internet Security Suite 2007 software on a two gigabyte (GB) credit card-sized flash drive memory card.
Integrated security solutions
Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides comprehensive protection, optimized performance, and simplified management for email infrastructure.
Matt Meffin – Search4Jobs Microsoft Gaming
Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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Matt Meffin, a 20-year-old Aucklander, shares his journey in Microsoft's gaming sector through the 'Search4Jobs' project, eyeing a future in game management.
Let's hear IT for the girls
Tue, 1st May 2007
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Auckland Girls' Grammar students explore ICT careers at Go Girl – Go IT workshop, thanks to Women in Technology and Accelerating Auckland.
Sharing the love
Tue, 1st May 2007
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As more customers desire solutions that encompass software from a variety of vendors, partners who provide mixed solutions will benefit in today's market.
Xbox 360 Qwerty Device
Tue, 1st May 2007
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Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 QWERTY accessory, aimed at easing messaging for gamers in NZ, ensuring more play, less type.
Mass Effect
Tue, 1st May 2007
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Mass Effect, an Xbox 360 exclusive by BioWare, promises a rich sci-fi saga with deep role-playing, set to revolutionize gaming this year.
Game review: Shadowrun
Sun, 1st Apr 2007
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It sounds like Shadowrun will be an interesting game and as the flagship title for Microsoft's Vista, it has potential to be an Xbox 360 star.
Fuzion Frenzy 2 for Xbox 360
Thu, 1st Mar 2007
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Platform: Xbox 360<br />Genre: Party Games<br />Developer: Hudson<br />Publisher: Microsoft<br />Website: www.
A message from Haddock
Thu, 1st Mar 2007
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Microsoft UK's Steve Haddock shares advice for the Cure Kids Adventure Race, emphasising team effort, understanding strengths, race nutrition, and perspective.
Get ready to sell the 2007 Office system
Thu, 1st Feb 2007
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A recent study by Accenture indicates that more content will be created in the next two years than in the entire previous history of mankind.
A blast from the past - Ross Peat
Thu, 1st Feb 2007
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When Ross Peat stepped down from the managing director's role at Microsoft NZ in June 2006 speculation was rife as to where he would pop up next.
Hitting the sweet spot
Thu, 1st Feb 2007
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A surge in demand for Ultra Mobile PCs brings a broader range to New Zealand, thanks to a Vantex Distribution and Tegatech partnership.
Certification is simple - Microsoft
Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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Microsoft offers increased support to partners investing in its technology, says SMB director John Bessey. Certified partners see a 50% revenue boost.
Having your cake and eating it
Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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What's it like having a dream job?<br />Well David McLean, Microsoft's regional director ANZ entertainment and electronics division, reckons it's pretty sweet.
All for a good cause
Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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A scheme to boost computer literacy in lower socio-economic families has received a boost with a $25,000 donation from multinational vendor CA.