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Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Microsoft

Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Microsoft NZ issues one month Windows XP warning...
Gaming

Microsoft NZ issues one month Windows XP warning...

Microsoft is urging New Zealand consumers still running the 12-year old software to take action now and upgrade their system to avoid exposure to cyber-attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don't miss the boat
Cybersecurity

The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don't miss the boat

SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Microsoft

Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Microsoft

Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?

Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Some things get better with age... Software doesn't
Microsoft

Some things get better with age... Software doesn't

As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market
Lenovo

Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market

Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences
Microsoft

Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences

Microsoft has sold over 200 million Windows 8 licences, doubling sales figures in a year, with focus on developing tablet apps.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock
Microsoft

Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock

If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...
Apps

WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...

WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist
Microsoft

Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist

Microsoft offers a vital checklist for SMBs to transition from Windows XP before its looming end of support on April 8, 2014.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
Microsoft

METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?

Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
Windows 8.1 says 'Hasta la Vista baby!' to old OS
Microsoft

Windows 8.1 says 'Hasta la Vista baby!' to old OS

Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Gaming

Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?

Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Introducing the basics of Windows 8.1 apps...
Microsoft

Introducing the basics of Windows 8.1 apps...

Explore Windows 8.1 apps with ease: From news to social media, discover how to personalize your start menu for streamlined browsing.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention

Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
NZ software and tech updates may be doing more harm than good
Software Development

NZ software and tech updates may be doing more harm than good

NZ businesses warned against rash tech upgrades, which may not always offer benefits, says IT expert Ray Delany.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014