Microsoft stories - Page 259
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.
MS readies 49 security updates
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
Intergen appoints new associate - Updated
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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David Blumentals has been named as Intergen Professional Services associate based in the firm's Australian office.
Microsoft wants virus-infected PCs quarantined
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Microsoft's Scott Charney suggests quarantining virus-infected PCs, arguing they pose a risk akin to unvaccinated individuals in public health.
Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.
Microsoft sues Motorola's Androids
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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Microsoft launches patent lawsuit against Motorola, claiming Android smartphones infringe on essential user experience tech.
Q&A: Mark Rees
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.
Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
Microsoft condemns Russian crackdown on dissidents
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.
Windows Phone 7 tethering not supported
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Amidst mock funerals for rivals, Microsoft admits its new Windows Phone 7 won't offer tethering, unlike Apple, BlackBerry, and Android.
Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Microsoft NZ announces leadership overhaul with Donna Wright as Services Director and Frazer Scott as Business, Marketing and Operations Director.
Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
Microsoft to increase frequency of Halo titles
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Bungie may be out of the picture, but Microsoft tells IGN that it intends to increase the output of Halo titles.
Microsoft announces new Kinect titles at TGS
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Microsoft wows at TGS with 5 new Kinect titles including mech-sim Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and horror game Rise of Nightmares.
Internet Explorer 9 out now
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
Microsoft pulls disaster comms service 'Vine'
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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Microsoft axes its emergency communication service Vine, citing sustainability issues despite its potential for connecting communities in crises.
Apple allows Flash into iOS
Fri, 10th Sep 2010
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In a notable policy shift, Apple opens iOS doors to Flash, enhancing app development flexibility and hoping to boost App Store success.
Microsoft apologises for cloud outage
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft apologises after a local glitch took its US cloud service down for hours, affecting North American businesses.
Latest Halo: Reach live-action trailer released
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft releases a poignant live-action trailer for Halo: Reach, highlighting the human aspect of the Covenant invasion.
Crackdown 2 to get Toy Box DLC
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Crackdown 2's Toy Box DLC brings new vehicles, modes, and avatar awards, offering a mix of free and premium content to enhance gameplay.
Halo: Reach leaks online
Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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Halo: Reach suffers early leak as hackers circumvent Xbox Live security, with gameplay videos and spoilers surfacing online ahead of Sept 14 release.