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Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?

Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Gaming

Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle

Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Public Cloud

Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…

Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014

Public Cloud

Microsoft sure, of rebranding Azure…

Built on the pillars of openness and flexibility, how fitting that Windows Azure will be renamed Microsoft Azure, beginning April 3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft picks Provoke as cloud solutions partner

Microsoft enlists Provoke and Insight for a 6-month campaign to educate on cloud solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft inks Office 365 digital signature deal

Microsoft reveals long-term strategic partnership to make DocuSign's eSignature apps widely available from within Microsoft Office 365.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?

Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer's replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft jumps feet first into the future with cloud server designs

Microsoft is set to revolutionize cloud computing by releasing its advanced server designs to the Open Compute Project, boosting efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014

Gaming

Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales

Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students

Waikato students craft innovative rat trap system, 'Ohiti', using Microsoft tech, aiding kiwi conservation efforts in a successful trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2013

Hyperscale

Revera joins Microsoft Cloud OS Network

Revera set to lead Microsoft's Cloud OS Network in New Zealand, offering hybrid cloud solutions to public sector with local expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013

Marketing Technologies

Microsoft listens to partner feedback… and responds

Recently, Microsoft made a decision to modify the release timeline for partner program changes, in a bid to reflect a simpler, more measured approach.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013

Virtualisation

Microsoft on a smooth transition to cloud

Bradley Borrows, Microsoft New Zealand Azure and server business group lead, looks at server virtualisation and the path to cloud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform

Schneider Electric announces selection of Microsoft Windows Azure as a preferred cloud provider for the company's StruxureWare software applications and suites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013

Network Infrastructure

Hey Meg, how much does HP now love Microsoft?

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013