Microsoft stories - Page 254
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.
The world welcomes... the “leaner, meaner” Surface 2
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Microsoft unveils the leaner, meaner Surface 2 in Auckland, promising enhanced productivity and entertainment experiences.
Introducing… Microsoft’s Surface Pro 2
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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The older and wiser brother of the Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Pro 2, like its predecessor, has been billed as a true laptop replacement.
5, 4, 3, 2,… Microsoft One
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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While Redmond was sleeping, Microsoft New Zealand was unveiling, launching the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 across the country as the clock struck midnight.
Forget Microsoft, we’re selling the Surface 2 early…
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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Forget Kiwis being first in line for Microsoft's new Surface 2 tablet tomorrow - one British retailer is selling the device early….
Kiwis first in line as Windows 8.1 launches across the world
Sat, 19th Oct 2013
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Kiwis were the first users to get their hands on the revamped Windows 8.1 this morning, released at midnight ahead of a worldwide rollout.
Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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Schneider Electric announces selection of Microsoft Windows Azure as a preferred cloud provider for the company’s StruxureWare software applications and suites.
Microsoft provides extra tech to over one million Kiwi students
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Microsoft's Student Advantage programme to equip over a million NZ students with free access to Office 365, boosting future job readiness.
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.
Microsoft reveals third Windows Phone 8 update
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will begin rolling out in the next several weeks, set to be the largest update to the platform yet.
Govt bottles spy bill clause amid tech giant pressure
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.
Hey Meg, how much does HP now love Microsoft?
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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A long time ago, they used to be friends. But not now - as HP CEO Meg Whitman brands Microsoft as its 'outright competitor' after getting close to Google.
World's first as Surface family launches in NZ
Sat, 12th Oct 2013
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Kiwis will head the queue to check out Microsoft's new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 this month - in a world's first launch in New Zealand on October 22.
Win win for Wintec at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) took out the supreme award at the 2013 Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards held in Tauranga last week.
Ballmer sends final love letter to Microsoft shareholders
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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Ballmer pens final letter to shareholders, customers, partners and employees, as the Microsoft CEO prepares to bow out of Redmond's top job.
Is this the retail version of the Xbox One...?
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Mystery YouTuber xGerberx purports to unbox a retail Xbox One ahead of launch, sparking debate over authenticity.
Microsoft reports strong Surface successor sales
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Less than two weeks after launching the new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, Microsoft claims pre-order stock is close to selling out.
Sony: PS4 is more fun than Xbox One
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Sony's Shuhei Yoshida proclaims PS4's superior fun factor and power over Xbox One, betting on games and ease of use to win consumers.
Top Microsoft investors want Bill Gates out
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Top Microsoft investors push for Bill Gates' resignation, challenging his chairmanship amid calls for fresh corporate strategy.
Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Ingram Micro has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Microsoft's Surface for the commercial market, with three commercial resellers also announced.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.