Microsoft stories - Page 141
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.
Xbox One Elite console bundle announced by Microsoft
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One Elite bundle; includes 1TB SSHD and customisable controller, launching November 6 for hardcore gamers.
New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.
'Watershed' year sees Empired break all financial records
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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empired
Empired has continued its rapid climb reporting record financials for FY15, including 94% increases in revenue and EBITDA and a 135% NPAT increase.
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.
Microsoft Office 365 surges past Salesforce, named top enterprise app
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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When it comes to popular apps, the Okta report shows Microsoft Office 365 has rapidly become the most deployed application worldwide.
The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.
Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Advisor to it cloud solution provider plan locally helping resellers keep hold of customers.
Apple gains market share in slowing smartphone market
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Apple has made up ground on Samsung and Android has faltered in the latest mobile phone report from Gartner - but where is Microsoft?.
Fujitsu brings hybrid cloud solution to NZ via Azure
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Fujitsu teams up with Microsoft Azure to launch new Hybrid Cloud Services in New Zealand, allowing customers to choose public and private cloud options.
Calling all Kiwi Channel, Microsoft Partner Connect event soon
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Microsoft’s 2015 Partner Connect event is coming soon to New Zealand, proving 2,300 Kiwi partners with insight into how they can be successful.
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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plantronics
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Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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netsafe
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Your Invite: Cyclone Microsoft Education Roadshow this week
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Cyclone, the Kiwi ICT provider and Microsoft Authorised Education Reseller, is hosting a free Microsoft Education roadshow this August and September.
NextDC to deliver private connections Microsoft Azure
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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NextDC boosts Australia's cloud access with direct Microsoft Azure links, eyeing low-latency and secure connectivity.
Windows 10 key focus of Microsoft's Ignite NZ event
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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Microsoft ignites tech excitement with Windows 10 as the centrepiece at Ignite NZ event in Auckland this September.
Making metadata manageable for ECM and search
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Metadata is entering the mainstream of content management and search. ECM vendors now make metadata-driven functionality central to their platforms as.
Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.
Microsoft announces Australia Partner Awards finalists
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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Kloud, Readify, Data#3 and Empired are leading the charge for glory at the Microsoft Australia Partner Awards this month.
Gamescom 2015 reveals many blockbuster games for Xbox One next year
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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2016 is looking like a very stacked year as Microsoft announced at Gamescom earlier today a ton of new things.
Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.