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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.
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Outlook good for post-Hotmail Microsoft
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Microsoft's Outlook.com amasses over 1.5 million users in under 12 hours, set to replace Hotmail and become the fastest growing email service.
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Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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One of the rumour mill’s hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.
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Privacy push drops Dell's profits
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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World's third largest PC maker reports a 31% drop in profits, amid Michael Dell's attempt to take the company private.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Gates moans over Microsoft's mobile mistakes
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Bill Gates questions the lack of urgency in innovation over the last few years, criticising Microsoft's early mobile strategy.
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Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
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Microsoft tops CIO vendor list
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Microsoft named most indispensable 'mega-vendor' by CIOs in survey by US investment bank Piper Jaffray, with 45% choosing Microsoft as most important vendor.
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At work with Office 365 for Business
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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With Microsoft's announcing worldwide availability of Office 365, we made sure to check out the product line down at TechDay Towers.
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Microsoft Office 365 supports the cloud ambitions of The Heating Company
Sat, 16th Feb 2013
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The Heating Company Director, Clare Adams shares how Office 365 has helped create business systems with greater flexiblity then ever before.
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Canterbury boost for non-for-profit Tech companies
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Ministry of Social Development and Microsoft launch project to improve technology capability following the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
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Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
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Kordia NZ receives Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Kordia NZ leads as the first in the country to secure Microsoft Lync 2013 certification, bolstering business communication capabilities.
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Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.
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Nobody wants the Surface RT, will we care about the Pro?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Oh dear. We’ve held the position that Microsoft is making a big gamble with its barge into the tablet market...
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Breakdown of Dell's deal...
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Dell's US$24.4 billion deal to go private, led by founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake, offers shareholders USD $13.65 per share, a 25% premium.
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Microsoft Office 365: Yeah, that’s pretty neat
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Microsoft dazzles with Office 365, offering vast features and cloud convenience at a fraction of the boxed suite's cost.
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Dell closing in on $23 billion private deal
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Dell is on the brink of a monumental $23 billion deal to go private, with shares poised at up to $13.75, in tech's biggest buyout since the recession.
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Waikato team make Microsoft Imagine Cup final
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Students make the final of the 2013 New Zealand Microsoft Imagine Cup by developing an app to help absentee-parents maintain relationships with their children.
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Kiwi IT trio take out Gold
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Three NZ IT firms achieve top one per cent status globally, becoming Microsoft Gold Partners in key competencies, showcasing unparalleled expertise.