Microsoft stories - Page 160
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.
iBlunder: Apple uses Windows on Mac Pro production line
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Manufacturing of Apple’s Mac Pro involves the use of the Windows operating system, so says the photo tweeted by CEO Tim Cook over the weekend.
Hands on… Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3, claiming its 'tablet that can replace your laptop' title. Is it third time lucky for the tech giant?.
Xbox One voice commands finally coming to NZ
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Kiwi Xbox One fans rejoice as voice commands hit NZ from July, despite the accent challenge still being fine-tuned by Microsoft.
Exploit tech… don’t miss the World Cup because of work
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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video
Companies in NZ gear up with tech solutions to tackle World Cup-induced work disruptions and promote flexibility at work.
Kiwi students set for 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals
Sat, 7th Jun 2014
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imagine cup
Four Auckland University students have been selected to compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle next month.
Xbox One / 360 in line for brand new apps...
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Xbox One and 360 to enhance entertainment with 45 new global apps, including 7 specifically for New Zealanders, broadening to 225 total.
Microsoft NZ warns Kiwis following rise in cold calling scammers
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
Microsoft New Zealand and NetSafe are warning home computer users of cold-calling technicians targeting New Zealanders with scams about computer viruses.
Games with Gold in June comes with five games
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
This June, Xbox LIVE Gold members enjoy a gaming bonanza with five free games, including Dark Souls and Halo: Spartan Assault.
Tablet projections lowered as phablet shipments impact market
Fri, 30th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
Tablet sales projections cut as phablet demand impacts the market, with a shift towards larger screens anticipated to revive growth.
Kiwi firms shine at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
Fri, 30th May 2014
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software development
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nv interactive
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awards
New Zealand companies win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, with Provoke Solutions and NV Interactive taking top honours.
Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Billed as ‘best of a laptop, best of a tablet’, New Zealand pricing for Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has been revealed.
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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google
Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
Microsoft New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the year revealed...
Thu, 29th May 2014
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partners
Provoke Solutions named New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the Year at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference.
Microsoft NZ / HP NZ results highlight move to cloud services
Thu, 29th May 2014
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cloud services
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hp
Microsoft NZ sees profit rise with cloud service demand, HP NZ battles losses amid falling PC sales, spotlighting industry's digital shift.
Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award
Wed, 28th May 2014
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nv interactive
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anthropic
NV Interactive from Wellington triumphs globally, winning the Microsoft Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship Award 2014.
Microsoft “helps” hardware partners build lower cost Windows devices
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Microsoft teams up with hardware partners to craft affordable Windows 8.1 devices, aiming to broaden consumer access to lower-cost tech.
Is Microsoft's new Surface the 'iPad Killer'?
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
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apple
Why are we bullish on this model? It's more like a successor to the laptop -- but one that takes mobility quite seriously.
Microsoft sets Azure reseller NZ availability date…
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
The business opportunity for Microsoft’s partners around cloud continues to expand, with news that Microsoft Azure is coming to the Open Licensing program...
Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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amazon
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cloud services
As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.
Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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apple
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google
Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.