Microsoft stories - Page 165
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.
Windows XP: The end of a love affair...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin separate after ten years of marriage, but Microsoft's ending love affair with Windows XP has a wider impact.
Windows XP: 'It’s time to migrate, migrate, migrate'
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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With no more fixes, patches or updates, companies still running XP are wide open to attack – it’s time to migrate, now says Aussie security consultancy firm.
Oh my Word, Microsoft reveals zero-day attacks
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Microsoft releases Fix It solution to address targeted attacks against zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2010.
Microsoft reveals NZ Partner Awards finalists…
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft has revealed the finalists for the 2013 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, with a host of top Kiwi companies in the running.
Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
Examining Lync Enterprise Voice and Conferencing...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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A properly integrated Microsoft Lync deployment is wonderful, says Deanne Jessep, UCFX director of business development, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
Introducing… the Microsoft Lync Room System
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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Bill Gates hails the Microsoft Lync Room System as a game-changer for office workers, promising seamless and efficient video collaboration.
Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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cloud services
Demand for unified communications skyrockets in NZ, driven by mobility and work flexibility needs among employees, experts reveal.
Your Invite: Microsoft Business Insights Summit heads to Auckland & Wellington
Sat, 22nd Mar 2014
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Dive into the future of business intelligence at Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Auckland and Wellington, unlocking the power of your data.
Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft employee in the dock for allegedly stealing and leaking Windows 8 secrets to a French blogger, sparked by a poor review.
Windows XP end-of-life: Danger or hype?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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With the end of official support for Windows XP looming, the danger of exploitation is real, warns GFI Software.
Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Microsoft is here to help, and help they will. But the truth is they can only go so far, the rest lies with you, the user….
SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
Is Apple top of America’s Billion Dollar Brands Club?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Apple reigns supreme in America's Billion Dollar Brands Club, outstripping Google and Microsoft with a stunning $104 billion worth.
Microsoft OneNote tops Mac App store
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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OneNote for Mac has become the most popular free Mac app in the App Store in a single day, besting OS X update Mavericks, which was released in October.
Microsoft picks Provoke as cloud solutions partner
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft enlists Provoke and Insight for a 6-month campaign to educate on cloud solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability.
One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.
Group conferencing with Microsoft Lync room systems
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Deane Jessep, UCFX director of business development outlines the options for group conferencing when using Microsoft Lync.
Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft’s cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...