Microsoft stories - Page 198
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.
Secure me: credit card fraud
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.
Ricoh ignites IT services market
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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There’s a new entrant in the New Zealand IT services market, with Ricoh establishing a new division headed by IT stalwart John King.
Promotions at Fujitsu NZ
Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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Fujitsu NZ sees leadership shakeup as Stuart Stitt becomes CFO for Fujitsu ANZ and Jo Healey steps in as new managing director with 20+ years' ICT experience.
Kiwi schools a class act
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Howick College joins Botany Downs Secondary as Pathfinder school in Microsoft's Partners in Learning programme.
Microsoft rolls out Mango
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.
Schmidt: we’ve learned from Microsoft
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google's boss, Eric Schmidt, dismissed comparisons to Microsoft as he testified in a Senate hearing on anti-trust claims.
Putting the 'Unified' in Unified Communications
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Polycom rebrands Intelligent Core as RealPresence, aiming to boost UC interoperability and double revenue to USD $3 billion with open standards.
Microsoft NZ announces winner of RWC comp
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Wellington's Niki O'Connor wins Microsoft NZ's RWC comp, earning a spot in the Eden Park corporate box for final with her 'first XV'.
Who is NZ’s most innovative school teacher?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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education
Seeking NZ's top tech-savvy teacher for Microsoft's Innovative Educator Awards. Prize includes $5000 development package. Entries due by Oct 28.
Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kordia becomes NZ's first telco to win Microsoft's Lync SIP Trunking certification, signaling a boost for Unified Communications services.
5000 tablets given away
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has pleased guests at its Build developer conference in California by giving each attendee a Samsung tablet running Windows 8.
Where to for Windows?
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Microsoft's fate hangs in balance as Windows 8 launch at Build conference deemed critical amid mobile market race.
Yahoo under fire
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Daniel Loeb of Third Point demands sweeping changes at Yahoo, criticising board decisions and the hiring of ex-CEO Carol Bartz in a fiery letter to the SEC.
Ontrack for Exchange migration
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Kroll Ontrack and Soft Solutions introduce a reseller-specific version of Ontrack PowerControls for easier Microsoft Exchange migrations in New Zealand.
Dell & VMware to pair up in the cloud - Updated
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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it automation
Dell has announced it will launch an enterprise cloud offering in partnership with long-time strategic partner VMware.
Best of Tech.Ed’s The Hub
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Tech.Ed’s The Hub dazzles with fierce car racing at Intergen and retro gaming at Fuji Xerox. Xbox and Thycotic brew up fierce and caffeinated fun.
'We got the solutions right here'
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Microsoft challenges Apple with cutting-edge Windows devices at Tech.Ed, urging IT pros to focus on function over brand.
'Cloud is much closer than you think'
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Microsoft's CTO Norm Judah opens Tech.Ed with keynote speech on moving to the cloud, says it's closer than we think.
Reports of PC's death greatly exaggerated
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Despite HP ditching its PC division, Microsoft's Frank Shaw argues the PC era is far from over, heralding a future of digital collaboration.
Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.