Microsoft stories - Page 238
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.
Trend Micro and Microsoft unite to drive Azure security...
Thu, 15th May 2014
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Trend Micro and Microsoft join forces to bolster Azure's security, ensuring users' data and applications are safeguarded in the cloud.
Microsoft set for Windows Phone 8.1 June release...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Microsoft will release its Windows Phone 8.1 device late next month, coinciding with the launch of Nokia’s Lumia 930.
Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One without Kinect, reduces price of bundle with Kinect. Available from June 9 in selected retailers. #XboxOne.
Wearable tech: $50 billion investment frenzy
Mon, 12th May 2014
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Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.
NZ CRM revenue increase lags global figures
Fri, 9th May 2014
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New Zealand CRM software spend lags behind global growth, reaching $79m in 2013 compared to $20.4bn worldwide, according to Gartner.
Microsoft reveals cloud adopters are “best performing” partners
Thu, 8th May 2014
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Early adopters of cloud computing are among the “best performing” partners, according to a Microsoft commissioned study.
Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.
Is Microsoft about to unveil the Surface Mini...?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Microsoft is holding a private Surface event in New York on May 20, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the new Surface Mini.
Meguiar's Car Pack released for Forza 5
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Microsoft has launched the Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 with ten new vehicles celebrating over 60 years of performance cars.
Ballmer: Microsoft and Apple are “two trick ponies”
Tue, 6th May 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, shares his thoughts on the future of Microsoft at the Oxford Union. #Microsoft #CEO #technology.
Restructuring Microsoft NZ reports increased profits
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Microsoft NZ reports increased profits amid cloud shift, noting a near 8% profit rise to NZD $11.9m, despite halving cash reserves and higher consulting costs.
Listen up - Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer patch... Windows XP included
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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In what has been a very busy week for those in Redmond, Microsoft has today released a patch designed to fill the hole in its Internet Explorer browser.
Microsoft Azure strengthens ‘Big Compute’ muscle with Kiwi Start-Up acquisition
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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Microsoft acquires New Zealand start-up GreenButton to boost its cloud computing capabilities. http://bit.ly/1ilUh9a #Microsoft #cloudcomputing.
Big Compute for Microsoft Azure... Redmond reveals GreenButton acquisition
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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Microsoft Azure has acquired GreenButton, a provider of on-demand solutions for managing compute-intensive workloads in the cloud.
GreenButton acquisition 'great news' for NZ start-up industry
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Wellington angel network AngelHQ celebrates successful sale of GreenButton to Microsoft, bolstering Azure's cloud capabilities.
Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft issues guidance for Internet Explorer vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to users' computers.
Vendors proved wrong as Business Intelligence market slows
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Spending on Business Intelligence and analytics software in New Zealand reached $75.3m in 2013, a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Microsoft NZ: Kiwi tech “alive and kicking”
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Kiwi firm GreenButton showcases New Zealand's vibrant tech scene, proving talent transcends geographic boundaries.
An acquisition heard around the world…
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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For founder and CEO Scott Houston, Microsoft’s acquisition of GreenButton is an acquisition representing natural progression, given the close working.
Microsoft unveils revamped TechEd NZ line-up...
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Microsoft New Zealand has revealed a revamped schedule for this year’s TechEd New Zealand convention, taking place September 9-12.