Microsoft stories - Page 285
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.
Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.
Microsoft signs 16 public sector cloud contracts
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Microsoft inks 16 new cloud deals in the public sector, boasting enhanced security and productivity for education and government bodies.
Google 'vastly improves' Microsoft Office
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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New Cloud Connect service will teach your old docs new tricks, says Google. No plans for a Mac release though.
Microsoft suspends updates to Samsung WP7 phones
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Microsoft halts WP7 updates for Samsung after some devices brick post-patch. Assures fix for minor glitch affecting a few.
Microsoft issues Christchurch customer update
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Microsoft NZ steps up with free support for those hit by the Christchurch quake, aiding in IT recovery efforts for affected consumers and businesses.
Olympic Software takes Microsoft gold
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Olympic Software has clinched gold certification for Enterprise Resource Planning in the Microsoft Partner Network, setting a new benchmark in the industry.
Windows 7 Service pack 1 goes live
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Microsoft releases Windows 7 Service Pack 1 which it says will provide ongoing improvements to the operating system.
MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
Video: Microsoft rolls out new Bing bar
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Microsoft unveils revamped Bing bar, enhancing online tasks and integration with Facebook for a more seamless web experience.
Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 released
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is now live, boasting global availability, enhanced for up to 150,000 users, and is unlocking sub-second response times.
Nokia, MS announce mobile partnership - video
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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An open letter from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft Steve Ballmer has confirmed a deal to take Apple and Google head on.
Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.
Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.
Microsoft announces Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox LIVE's annual House Party returns with a stellar lineup, promising a new game every Wednesday, starting with 'Hard Corps: Uprising'.
Google catches Bing cheating
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Sting operation finds Microsoft's search engine copying Google results and displaying them as its own, says Google.
Microsoft registers 'kinecthalo.com' domain
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft's registration of kinecthalo.com hints at a potential Kinect-enabled Halo game, spurring speculation amid rumours of a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved.
2010 – The year of Xbox
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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2010 hailed as Xbox's landmark year, with a 42% growth fuelled by Kinect's launch and hits like Halo: Reach, marking Microsoft's triumphant stride in gaming.
Burdened by inefficiency
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Faced with outdated systems, businesses must weigh the cost of upgrading ERP solutions against the risk of inefficiency stifling growth.
Microsoft Business Integration Roadshow detailed
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Microsoft's Business Integration Roadshow kicks off in Auckland on Feb 14, aiming to streamline businesses with cutting-edge tech.