Microsoft stories - Page 237
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.
AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.
TechEd LIVE: Azure - four years on... still going strong
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Microsoft Azure has seen phenomenal growth since its launch in 2010, with over 1,000 new customers signing up every day.
AudioCodes eyes NZ SME market... launches 'Lync-in-a-box'
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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VoIP provider AudioCodes launches 'Lync-in-a-box' for SME market in New Zealand, targeting businesses with less than 200 staff.
Countdown to TechEd NZ 2014 begins...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The largest IT conference in the country, TechEd New Zealand, is back - returning for the 19th year in Auckland.
Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ mourns the loss of TechEd speaker Andrew Ehrensing, who tragically passed away en route to the event.
Microsoft NZ - Navigating the future roadmap for Lync...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ unveils future of Lync, aiming for enhanced business collaboration and connectivity across devices and platforms.
Minecraft on Xbox One releasing this week
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Minecraft fans rejoice: Xbox One Edition launching this Friday, offering vast worlds and upgrade discounts for Xbox 360 owners.
Lync-ing up... Expert views on Microsoft's unified comms contender
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Microsoft's unified communications offering, Lync, is gaining traction but struggling with competition from other vendors.
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
Xbox One standalone Kinect gazing to stores in October
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has now announced that you can purchase a standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor starting from this October.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 arrives in NZ...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 hits NZ stores, offering a sleek blend of laptop and tablet functionalities to meet growing consumer demand for hybrid devices.
It's a wireless world...
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Wireless tech could revolutionise managed services, experts discuss the shift towards cloud-based solutions and virtual controllers.
Your invite - Microsoft Partner Connect event 9th Sept
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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Join Microsoft NZ at Auckland's SKYCITY for Partner Connect on Sept 9. Strengthen ties with a networking lunch and industry insights.
Microsoft’s Yammer Enterprise invites schools on board
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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New Zealand schools can now access Microsoft's Yammer Enterprise for free, enhancing collaboration and creativity in education.
'I bleed Microsoft'... Ballmer bows out of Redmond
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board, citing a busy post-retirement schedule.
Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.
What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.
Plan now to avoid Windows XP deja vu with Windows 7...
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Gartner says CIOs and endpoint computing managers should get ahead of the game and avoid the issues many organisations encountered last time.
Microsoft reveals new white Xbox One and even a 1TB console too
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Microsoft unveils snazzy white Xbox One and a colossal 1TB model at Gamecom, with exclusive bundles hitting NZ shops in Oct and Nov.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Announced as Xbox One exclusive
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Microsoft arguably announced the biggest bombshell at Gamescom this week revealing to everyone Rise of the Tomb Raider is an Xbox One exclusive.