Microsoft stories - Page 230
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.
Sydney cloud centre as IBM expands Australian SoftLayer network
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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IBM has opened its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with the Sydney centre joining the Melbourne centre, which launched late last year.
Tether takes out top place at Microsoft NZ Imagine Cup comp
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Three Auckland University students have won first place at the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition for Tether, an app that helps people find work.
Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Australian tech company Readify, with Microsoft, are hosting road shows to demystify the Internet of Things for business leaders.
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Microsoft reveals new Halo Xbox One bundle
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Microsoft unveils a Halo-filled Xbox One bundle, featuring The Master Chief Collection with over 100 multiplayer maps, hitting NZ shelves at $599.
Microsoft's Imagine Cup unleashes student innovation
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The technological innovations of New Zealand tertiary students will be on display tonight in Auckland at Microsoft’s 2015 Imagine Cup event.
Intergen shoot for ERP hat trick at Microsoft Partner Awards
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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Having been named NZ Microsoft ERP Partner of the Year for the last two years, IT services firm Intergen says it is this year going for the hat trick.
Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Westcon charts a course for growth, launching its expansive cloud service offerings in Australia with top industry vendors.
Koorb aims for three in a row at Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Kiwi business consulting firm Koorb has been named as a finalist in three categories in the Microsoft 2015 Partner Awards.
Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest offerings in its budget Lumia smartphone range, complete with promises of an upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.
Keeping pace with the rapid change in UC
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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VoIP is driving companies to unified communications platforms, says Richard Paul, Snapper Network Distributors managing director.
Rackspace adding new data centre, expecting rapid growth
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Rackspace's aspirations are taking a big leap forward with the company planning to launch a second data centre in Australia in early 2015.
Agile business continuity now available for MSPs
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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LogicNow is touting the release of a new version of its hybrid cloud backup and disaster recovery solution as equipping MSPs to upgrade customers.
Microsoft makes significant improvements to Dynamics CRM
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Microsoft elevates Dynamics CRM with substantial updates to enhance marketing, sales and service - a stride in redefining productivity.
Microsoft NZ to host dragon den style event for partners
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Microsoft New Zealand is inviting all partners that sell to SMB customers to put their pitch skills to the test in a Dragon’s Den style competition.
How Lumia phones can help Kiwi businesses
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Microsoft isn’t just software. Microsoft’s Steve Lewis outlines how the company’s Lumia phones can potentially help Kiwi businesses.
Kiwi businesses set to reap the Azure benefits
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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With Australian data centres now at the ready, Kiwi businesses are set to reap the Azure benefits, says Microsoft’s Dirk Develter.
Looking back at Office 365
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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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.
A dynamic CRM option
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Steve Victor from OneNet champions local Dynamics CRM hosting for New Zealand businesses, touting superior speed and bespoke support.
Fable Legends will now be a free-to-play video game
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Lionhead Studios reveals Fable Legends will be free on Xbox Live Gold and Windows 10, promising fairness and no pay-to-win advantage.