Microsoft stories - Page 219
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.
Microsoft restructure 'major surgery, long overdue'
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Microsoft's phone business restructure is indicative of changes many companies are undergoing as they reposition themselves in the digital economy.
EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Warwick Grey, a familiar figure at Microsoft New Zealand, resigns as senior partner sales executive, marking a significant departure for the tech giant.
Microsoft takes US$7.6 billion hit on phone business, slashes jobs
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Microsoft is slashing its workforce and has taken a US$8.3 billion hit as the global giant pulls back from its phone business.
Revera opens Vault to petabyte cloud storage at public cloud price
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Revera's Vault challenges cloud storage giants with petabyte-scale service at keen prices, offering local firms a cost-effective data trove.
Exeed kicks up Microsoft CSP offering with SkyKick addition
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Exeed adds SkyKick to its cloud offering, providing resellers with a new services opportunity and the chance to convert customers to annuity revenue.
Fresh blood at Microsoft NZ with new managing director hire
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has announced that Barrie Sheers will take over as managing director of New Zealand from current MD Paul Muckleston.
Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has released a technical preview for Skype for Business, offering new features for Office 365 enterprise customers.
Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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Rhipe launches its Microsoft cloud solution provider offering plus services, extending cloud opportunities for its local partners.
Microsoft urges partners to prepare and engage for Win 10
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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Microsoft is urging partners to be proactive as Windows 10 's launch draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor to help resellers.
BlueSky gets brighter as Westcon ramps up cloud services
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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westcon-comstor
Westcon New Zealand is ramping up its BlueSky cloud services with version 4 due soon, an expanded catalogue of vendors, and cloud financing coming.
Microsoft urges partners to get ready for Windows 10
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Microsoft is urging its Kiwi partners to be proactive as the launch of Windows 10 draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor.
Shavlik releases security software in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Shavlik Protect now available on Microsoft Azure, allowing users to install patch management in under one minute.
Wireless charging speeding up
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Wireless charging revolution: WPC's latest Qi spec delivers 15W fast charging, promising 60% battery in 30 minutes.
Exclusive: Blue skies as Westcon launches cloud services
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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westcon-comstor
Westcon will officially launch its BlueSky cloud services offering next week after a month of ‘undercover’ operation in Australia.
Microsoft: Electronic Software Delivery is the present
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Microsoft Electronic software delivery (ESD) is the secure delivery of a product key directly to consumers and small businesses.
Office for Android phone finally released
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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Word, Excel and PowerPoint are now available as apps for Android phone users, including a new UI with a similar and consistent Office experience.
Is Server 2003 end of life 2015’s biggest security threat?
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on 14 July, millions of systems remain at risk, posing 2015’s biggest security threat.
Time nearly up for Microsoft end-of-support
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Microsoft NZ urges prompt migration from Windows Server 2003 as end-of-support looms, posing significant cyber risk.
Microsoft bins Windows 8 Skype app
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft simplifies Skype for PC users, retiring Windows modern app & redirecting to desktop app. #Skype #Microsoft #Windows10.
Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Veteran IT journalist Randal Jackson has passed away. Pat Pilcher recounts his memories of one of technology journalism's legendary characters.