Microsoft stories - Page 253
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.
Veeam launches Backup & Replication v6
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Veeam rolls out Backup and Replication v6, enhancing Microsoft Hyper-V support with improved scalability and a special introductory offer.
Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2011 winners
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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GreenButton and Provoke were among the big winners at the fifth annual Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 201.
Telecom receives brain award
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Telecom lauded with award for adopting 'whole brain' thinking, joining corporate giants in leveraging the concept to enhance customer service.
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.
Game review: Kinect Disneyland Adventures
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Kinect Disneyland Adventures brings Disneyland to life, letting fans explore the Magic Kingdom with a wave of their hand.
Former hacker says Microsoft could do more
Fri, 25th Nov 2011
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Security expert Cal Leeming criticises Microsoft's response to Xbox Live security concerns, calls for better measures and user protection.
Xbox Live not hacked: Microsoft
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Microsoft clarifies Xbox Live wasn't hacked but warns of phishing scams after The Sun's allegations of cyber fraud.
Microsoft Partner Awards winners named
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Key honours at Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards 2011, as GreenButton and Provoke shine in Auckland, uplifting tech innovation and community impact.
Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.
The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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healthtech
From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
Microsoft NZ names partner awards finalists
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards finalists announced, showcasing a blend of industry veterans and newcomers across 23 categories.
Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Renaissance's head of distribution, Warwick Grey, has resigned to join Microsoft as consumer/retail product distribution manager.
Microsoft revenue rises in busy quarter
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.
A thought-provoking expansion
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Provoke is a long-term Microsoft gold partner, and was named country partner of the year for New Zealand in this year's partner awards.
Skype officially a division of Microsoft
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Microsoft finalises its £6.6 billion acquisition of Skype, setting sights on integrating with Office 365 to expand communication options.
Cloud partnership for Microsoft Services & Dimension Data
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Dimension Data and Microsoft Services sign deal to accelerate private cloud solutions for enterprises, promising rapid implementations.
Remembering Steve Jobs
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Technology pioneers old and young have paid tribute to Steve Jobs, the iconic founder of Apple who passed away earlier today.
Secure me: credit card fraud
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.
Ricoh ignites IT services market
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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There's a new entrant in the New Zealand IT services market, with Ricoh establishing a new division headed by IT stalwart John King.
Microsoft rolls out Mango
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.