Microsoft stories - Page 208
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.
Microsoft sues Motorola's Androids
Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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Microsoft launches patent lawsuit against Motorola, claiming Android smartphones infringe on essential user experience tech.
Q&A: Mark Rees
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.
Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
Microsoft condemns Russian crackdown on dissidents
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.
Windows Phone 7 tethering not supported
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Amidst mock funerals for rivals, Microsoft admits its new Windows Phone 7 won't offer tethering, unlike Apple, BlackBerry, and Android.
Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Microsoft NZ announces leadership overhaul with Donna Wright as Services Director and Frazer Scott as Business, Marketing and Operations Director.
IT industry backs Python conference
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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The IT industry's heavyweights like Catalyst IT and Microsoft have thrown their support behind NZPUG's Python conference, drawing global tech enthusiasts.
Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
IE9 beta: 2 million in 2 days
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 beta has been downloaded by over 2 million people in just two days, according to the company.
Tech.Ed hits the road
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft's IT training event, Tech.Ed, goes mobile this autumn, supporting the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal with every attendee.
Microsoft to launch NZ movie, music download service
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft's Zune to revolutionise NZ's digital scene with movie and music downloads, challenging iTunes's dominance.
Microsoft to increase frequency of Halo titles
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Bungie may be out of the picture, but Microsoft tells IGN that it intends to increase the output of Halo titles.
Interview: Microsoft NTO Mark Rees
Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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The recently appointed National Technology Officer talks software patents, Pacific Fibre, cloud computing and more.
What is New Zealand's ugliest website?
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Microsoft's search for NZ's ugliest website could win the unsightly site a makeover with The Wuglies contest, rewarding nominators with prizes.
Microsoft announces new Kinect titles at TGS
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Microsoft wows at TGS with 5 new Kinect titles including mech-sim Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and horror game Rise of Nightmares.
Internet Explorer 9 out now
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
Dynamics CRM 2011 beta released
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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Microsoft unveils Dynamics CRM 2011 beta for cloud and on-premise, promising global expansion in 40 markets and 41 languages by year-end.
MS: Government cloud compliance a key challenge
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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Government compliance requirements are key barriers to cloud policy adoption, says National Technology Officer, Mark Rees.
Microsoft holds iPhone funeral
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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Microsoft stages a mock iPhone funeral, taking a bold stab at Apple before its Windows Phone 7 launch. This PR move could prove risky.
Windows Phone 7 dated Oct 11th - Updated
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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Microsoft plans to launch Windows Phone 7 in New York on Oct 11th, marking its most tested platform amidst quirky iPhone funeral.