Microsoft stories - Page 258
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.

Is the second-hand gaming market dying?
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Microsoft aims to redefine second-hand gaming for Xbox, hinting at a future where digital trades could revive the fading market.

Microsoft's Partner Awards winners announced
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Gen-i, Dimension Data dominate Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, winning 3 each. PC Media secures win in new cloud computing category.

Apple’s Cook gets grilled
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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The US Senate aggressively question Apple’s CEO Tim Cook over allegations that it avoids billions in taxes via its Irish subsidiaries.

Xbox One revealed today
Wed, 22nd May 2013
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One, aiming to revolutionize living room entertainment with an all-in-one solution for games, TV, and more.

Microsoft didn't announce Xbox 720, it announced the Xbox One
Wed, 22nd May 2013
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Microsoft unveils the Xbox One, not the 720, featuring a Blu-Ray Drive, 8GB RAM, and Kinect improvements, marking a new era of gaming and entertainment.

Threes-y does it for Veeam
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Veeam Software expands customer support with three new hires in Australia, after talks with TechDay at the Westcon Imagine Event.

Dell blames Windows 8 for poor PC sales
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Dell cites Windows 8 as a key reason for plummeting PC sales, with a stark 79% drop in quarterly profit. #TechNews #Windows8 #Dell.

Microsoft and Google unite over Outlook
Thu, 16th May 2013
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The warring companies, in the midst of yet another slanging match, set troubles aside as Microsoft integrates Google Chat into Outlook.com.

Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.

Microsoft offers free Windows 8.1 updates
Wed, 15th May 2013
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jpmorgan chase
As Microsoft begins its product overhaul of Windows 8, the company will unveil a free Windows 8.1 update on June 26.

Microsoft: Google Docs isn't worth the gamble
Mon, 13th May 2013
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Microsoft slams Google Docs as deficient, saying it lacks basic and advanced features, unlike Office. #TechFeud #MicrosoftVsGoogle.

As Adobe abandons boxes, Microsoft keeps the faith
Fri, 10th May 2013
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adobe
Microsoft Office will continue to sell as both packaged and subscription software days after Adobe announced a shift to the cloud.

Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.

Microsoft’s Windows 8 gamble backfires
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.

Gates: iThink Microsoft tablets are better
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Microsoft chairman unsubtly sticks the boot into Apple, questioning its lack of a keyboard and failure to run Office.

400m Outlook users following Hotmail upgrade
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Microsoft has finished upgrading Hotmail customers to Outlook.com, driving more than 400 million active accounts.

Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.

Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.

'Niche' Microsoft tablets trail Apple and Android
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Microsoft's tablets hold a 'niche' 7.5% market share, trailing far behind Apple's lead and Android's growing presence in global shipments.

Prepare now for Windows XP end…
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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analyst report
Over 15% of midsize and large enterprises will still have Windows XP running on at least 10% of their PCs after Microsoft ends support.