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Microsoft backs IT professionals
Public Cloud

Microsoft backs IT professionals

In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Public Cloud

New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft

Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers 'lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Unified Communications

Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business

Skype for Business is Microsoft's answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Microsoft

Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue

Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015
Kiwi company chooses Dimension Data to boost productivity
Microsoft

Kiwi company chooses Dimension Data to boost productivity

Hawkins Group has chosen Dimension Data as its ICT services and solutions provider throughout ongoing upgrades to its communications technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Good news for Kiwi businesses: Microsoft brings Office 365 and CRM to Aussie data centres
Customer Relationship Management

Good news for Kiwi businesses: Microsoft brings Office 365 and CRM to Aussie data centres

Australasia's most complete cloud: Office 365 and Dynamics CRM Online now available for New Zealand businesses through Australian data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Microsoft

Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Looking back at Office 365
Health Technologies

Looking back at Office 365

Microsoft's Maria Martinez Torres takes a look at the past year for Office 365 and outlines what the year ahead will bring for Kiwi Office 365 business users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Microsoft NZ to bury Google for Work with price reduction
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ to bury Google for Work with price reduction

Microsoft NZ launches a bold campaign, offering a USD $25 rebate per user to entice Kiwi SMBs away from Google Apps for Work and onto Office 365.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Microsoft transforms Office 365 with Moodle integration
EduTech

Microsoft transforms Office 365 with Moodle integration

Microsoft Office 365 and Moodle partner Remote-Learner have announced the integration between Moodle and Microsoft Office 365.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
Microsoft adds 'boards' to Office Delve
Microsoft

Microsoft adds 'boards' to Office Delve

Microsoft has introduced 'boards' to Office Delve, enhancing information discovery and collaboration for first release customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres
Customer Relationship Management

NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres

NZ firms to gain from faster Office 365 and CRM access, hosted in Australian datacentres, enhancing performance and data security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
Dropbox and Microsoft form surprise partnership for Office integration
Microsoft

Dropbox and Microsoft form surprise partnership for Office integration

Microsoft and Dropbox shock with partnership, bringing seamless Office integration for users across devices, boosting productivity globally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Google offers 'helpful assistant' with new Calendar upgrade
Microsoft

Google offers 'helpful assistant' with new Calendar upgrade

Google revamps its calendar app with smart features to outshine Outlook, making scheduling easier with intuitive assists and visual upgrades.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft's OneDrive
Storage

Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft's OneDrive

Microsoft has announced they are abolishing space restrictions on its cloud-based OneDrive storage services for its Office 365 subscribers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Office stories

Cyclone connecting Kiwi classrooms with Office 365
Microsoft

Cyclone connecting Kiwi classrooms with Office 365

Cyclone Computers is New Zealand owned ICT company has helped Methven Primary School roll out a new technology platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Standing desks: Embrace your inner dork
Microsoft

Standing desks: Embrace your inner dork

A father-son entrepreneurial team based in New South Wales have come up with a solution: ZestDesk, the world's first portable adjustable standing desk.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014