Microsoft stories - Page 252
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.

Is Ford CEO Mullaly no longer in the Microsoft driving seat?
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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Ford CEO Alan Mullaly to stay with company for at least another year, ruling him out of Microsoft CEO position.

Nokia's Elop out as Race for Redmond narrows...
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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Stephen Elop falls from grace in Microsoft CEO contest, race tightens between Ford's Alan Mulally and Microsoft VP Satya Nadella.

Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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A University of Waikato PhD student will take part in a global computer coding exercise backed by some of the biggest technology names in the world.

Microsoft unveils top Bing searches for 2013
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna dominate Bing's top searches of 2013, with women leading the list and only two men in the top ten.

Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Lexel Lync Online is the perfect solution for SMBs in New Zealand, offering a cloud-based unified communications and telephony solution.

Microsoft listens to partner feedback… and responds
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Recently, Microsoft made a decision to modify the release timeline for partner program changes, in a bid to reflect a simpler, more measured approach.

HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.

Microsoft on a smooth transition to cloud
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Bradley Borrows, Microsoft New Zealand Azure and server business group lead, looks at server virtualisation and the path to cloud.

Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

Auckland prepares for world's first Xbox One launch…
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Auckland gears up for the global debut of the Xbox One tonight, with a unique launch party set at Shed 10 featuring top entertainment.

Microsoft reveals anti-Google merchandise line
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Microsoft escalates its rivalry with Google, launching a 'Scroogled' merchandise line aimed at critiquing its competitor.

Juniper Networks receives double Microsoft Lync qualification
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Juniper Networks clinches dual Microsoft Lync qualification, enhancing wired and wireless campus communications.

Emotional Gates has met with 'a lot of CEO candidates'
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Bill Gates, emotional at Ballmer's farewell, says Microsoft is eyeing numerous CEO candidates, with no deadline set for the crucial decision.

Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.

Cloud Brokerage – beyond the hype
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Cloud brokerage is getting a lot of hype – partly because it sounds cool, and largely because no-one really knows what it means.

The real reason why Ballmer quit Microsoft…
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, quit because he couldn't keep up with the fast-paced industry, according to Wall Street Journal.

Fighter Within – Inside the Game
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Unleash your inner warrior with Kinect's 'Fighter Within' on Xbox One launch day – no controller needed for combat!.

Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft’s Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.

Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.