Microsoft stories - Page 188
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.
Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.
Windows 8: Advantages for developers, but…
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Windows 8 courts developers with vast opportunities, yet battles low app count and uncertain consumer appeal, posing a post-PC era challenge.
CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad
Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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CloudOn, a free service which provides a version of Microsoft Office for iPad, secures second round of funding.
Review: Microsoft Windows 8
Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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Windows 8 is a make or break moment for Microsoft, but the new operating system has its good, bad, and ugly points.
Gain business insights with Microsoft
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.
Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.
HP wins US$36m cloud contract
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Company to move U.S. Veteran Affairs communications environment to the cloud with Microsoft Office 365, in a five-year deal.
Microsoft shines spotlight on new SharePoint
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Software giant demonstrates new product enhancements with huge investment in social, cloud and mobile capabilities.
Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky departs Microsoft
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Steven Sinofsky leaves as Windows executives Julie Larson-Green and Tami Reller take expanded roles in company shake-up.
Cracks under the Surface for Microsoft
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Microsoft admits to flaws in Surface tablets as owners face cover splits, promising replacements for affected users.
Kiwi stores caught selling pirated software
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Auckland shops fined for selling pirated Microsoft software, raising concerns about cybercrime and consumer risk, in a Microsoft NZ probe.
Microsoft introduces Skype in the workspace
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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New online platform for businesses to instantly connect with potential customers, partners and suppliers across the globe.
Microsoft set for Xbox Surface tablet launch?
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Microsoft is rumoured to be launching an Xbox Surface tablet, designed for gaming and accompanying their next-gen console.
Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
Microsoft's window of opportunity
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
Microsoft building own smartphone?
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.
Microsoft bags huge cloud win
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Microsoft lands a £9.8m deal with the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a significant cloud victory with Office 365 set to empower 25,000 employees.
Microsoft sued over Windows 8 live tiles
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.
Four million Windows 8 upgrades sold in three days
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Microsoft has sold four million upgrades for Windows 8 since its launch three days ago, according to CEO Steve Balmer.
Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.