Microsoft stories - Page 257
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.
Kinetics Group wins global Microsoft award
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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Auckland's Kinetics Group clinches its first Worldwide Microsoft Small Business Partner of the Year Award, marking a global triumph.
PS4 priced cheaper than Xbox One
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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Sony has revealed NZ pricing details for the newly unveiled Playstation 4, set to cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox One.
Goodbye Windows XP, Hello HP?
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP, HP sees a golden opportunity. At the HP Discover Conference, HP predicted a revenue boost fuelled by this change.
Tech giants deny US govt privacy probe
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and other US companies deny assisting US officials in collecting customer private data since 2007.
Time running out for Windows XP
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Microsoft to end Windows XP support on 8 April 2014, heralding significant security risks for businesses clinging to the old OS.
Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.
Microsoft provides first Windows 8.1 demo
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Microsoft has unveiled the eagerly awaited Windows 8.1 update in a detailed four-minute demo, showcasing new features and improvements.
Are PCs dead? HP says no
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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HP agrees with Microsoft that reports of the PC's death are greatly exaggerated, believing it will remain the content creation device of the future.
Microsoft cuts Windows RT licence fees
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Microsoft slashes Windows RT licence fees to revive its tablet market presence, challenging Apple with more affordable devices.
Microsoft 'will kill Sony' at E3
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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After a lacklustre announcement, it seems Microsoft has decided to take a more aggressive approach to the console war.
Microsoft CIO resigns on the sly
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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Microsoft CIO Tony Scott quietly resigns after five years, announcing his departure via LinkedIn; VP Jim Dubois steps in as acting CIO.
Microsoft 'leads the enterprise cloud era'
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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Microsoft's bold cloud bet pays dividends, reshaping the £2 trillion IT industry and leading the enterprise cloud era, reveals internal email.
Office 365 hits one million users in 100 days
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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Microsoft reveals 'best-selling Office edition' yet, with Office 365 licences sold every second since it launched.
The PC is not dead, long live the PC
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Microsoft's VP declares the PC era far from over, evolving into diverse forms - a direct challenge to the 'post PC' narrative.
Get your first look at Windows 8.1
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1, emphasizing it is an update, not replacement, to Windows 8. Available as a free update later this year.
Microsoft launches Surface Pro in NZ
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Microsoft has released the Surface Pro in New Zealand, a device which it claims acts as both a laptop and a tablet.
Microsoft: Is your team properly 'socialised'?
Thu, 30th May 2013
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Microsoft reveals many workers defy company policy, willing to pay for work social tools they say boost productivity and teamwork.
Microsoft rewards Provoke innovation
Wed, 29th May 2013
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Provoke bags key awards at Microsoft Partner 2012 for pioneering work in tech, marking continuous success with 10 trophies since 2007.
Microsoft expands Asian Windows Azure services
Tue, 28th May 2013
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Microsoft plans massive expansion of Windows Azure in Asia, with investments in the hundreds of millions, bolstering its cloud services.
Express Data NZ is the Microsoft winner
Mon, 27th May 2013
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Express Data NZ bags the Microsoft NZ Distribution Partner of the Year Award for the third consecutive year, lauding its innovative and value-driven approach.