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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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Microsoft seeks 'solutions that captivate'

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Microsoft urges partners to shine with innovative solutions at their Partner Awards, recognising sales, innovation, and community impact.
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview impressions

Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview marks a significant leap from Windows 7, blending PC and tablet usability in an adventurous overhaul.
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Microsoft restores Exchange Online after outage

Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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Microsoft's APAC Exchange Online service is back after a 90-minute outage, offering relief to users. The tech giant thanked customers for their patience.
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Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.
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Review: Nyko Zoom for Kinect

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Nyko Zoom aims to bring Kinect fun to smaller spaces. Though it narrows play area need, accuracy and setup can be tricky.
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Microsoft 'charms' users with Windows 8

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Windows Store, Internet Explorer 10 and a new way to navigate: what you need to know about the OS Consumer Preview.
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Check out the new white Xbox bundle

Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Microsoft launches a new white Xbox bundle, including Kinect and two family games, aiming to captivate families and gamers alike.
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Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
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Microsoft debunks 'Office for iPad' rumour

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Report that well-known software suite is coming to rival device in coming weeks 'based on inaccurate rumours and speculation'.
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Cisco challenges Microsoft-Skype deal

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Cisco appeals EU's approval of Microsoft-Skype merger, demanding stricter interoperability conditions to protect video comms future.
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Microsoft leaps on Google dissent

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Exec on Hotmail, Bing, Office and Internet Explorer: 'If you've tried them before and moved on, come on back'.
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Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.
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The rise and rise of virtualisation coexistence

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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In 2012, virtualisation coexistence dominated, with VMware and Microsoft's Hyper-V meeting IT's evolving needs, signalling a shift in data center dynamics.
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Review: Microsoft Touch Mouse

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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It seems we have an obsession with touch at the moment, with touch sensitive controls spreading from smart phones to tablets to even our computer peripherals.
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Microsoft to discontinue 'Points' purchases?

Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Microsoft plans to scrap its 'Points' system for purchases, opting for real currency transactions by end of 2022, sources claim.
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Microsoft champions same-sex marriage

Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.
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The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone

Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.
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The latest weapon in the fight against fraud

Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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SafeNet launches eToken 3500, a pioneering OTP token with optical sensor to fortify online transactions against fraud.
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Microsoft releases OneNote for iPad

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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The app allows users to take quick notes 'for keeping tabs on all of your busy life's tasks, commitments, ideas and decisions'.
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Mac app store downloads top 100 million

Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Less than a year from launch Apple's desktop/laptop software store is growing fast - is it too fast for Microsoft to catch up?.