Microsoft stories - Page 201
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.
E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
MS roundup for E3
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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halo
Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
Halo 4: World premiere trailer
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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halo
Halo 4 trailer debuts at E3, launching a new trilogy as Master Chief battles ancient evils. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also announced.
Nuance updates OmniPage Professional
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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OmniPage Pro 18 debuts with groundbreaking scan-to-cloud feature, revolutionising document handling with seamless cloud connectivity.
Licensing change means greater access for schools
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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uc
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microsoft
An amendment to the school agreement between MED and Microsoft gives schools greater access to server software hosted by third parties.
MS limits academic licensing to new reseller programme
Fri, 27th May 2011
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licensing
Microsoft's new AER programme, launching on 1 July, mandates resellers to hold AER status for academic licensing, offering exclusive benefits and solutions.
Microsoft wants you! To join the Avatar Army
Tue, 24th May 2011
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facebook
Join Microsoft’s Avatar Army on Facebook for a chance to win 100,000 MS points, valued over $700. Hurry, the contest ends on 29 May 2011!.
Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released
Tue, 24th May 2011
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apple
Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.
Cashback for Kiwibiz from Microsoft
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Kiwi businesses upgrading to new Microsoft products can snag up to $250 cashback in a new offer until June's end.
MS offers license mobility for cloud migration
Thu, 19th May 2011
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lync
Starting in July, Microsoft will start offering license mobility to extend current volume licenses to the cloud.
Microsoft likely to focus big on cloud at Tech-Ed NZ
Thu, 19th May 2011
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dpa
Based on reports from Tech-Ed North America, Microsoft is likely to make a big cloud computing push at the Kiwi version of the conference.
Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark
Wed, 18th May 2011
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htc
Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.
MHA Lyncs up
Tue, 17th May 2011
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MHA Cloud Computing brings Microsoft Lync, an integrated communication solution, to SMEs, enhancing remote collaboration with a full feature set.
First local cloud solution for Microsoft CRM 2011
Fri, 13th May 2011
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First locally hosted cloud based Microsoft CRM 2011 solution has been launched. It may allay IRD concerns about data sovereignty.
Cyber-thieves use 'marketing-like' tactics says Microsoft
Fri, 13th May 2011
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google
Microsoft's recent Security Intelligence Report reports an up-tick in use of marketing-like approaches by cyber-criminals.
Confirmed: Microsoft buys skype for $8.5b - Updated
Thu, 12th May 2011
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uc
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digital entertainment
Some are questioning the financial sense of the deal, especially for such a large amount when Skype's 2010 revenue was $860 million.
Microsoft offers incentives for WPC 2011
Wed, 11th May 2011
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partners
Microsoft New Zealand is offering incentives to partners attending the company's Worldwide Partner Conference 2011.
Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Wed, 11th May 2011
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commerce systems
In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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uc
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apple
Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.
BlackBerry, Microsoft partner to challenge Google
Thu, 5th May 2011
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blackberry
BlackBerry and Microsoft forge alliance to shake up mobile search market, making Bing the default engine on BlackBerry devices.