Microsoft stories - Page 214
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 launches Office 2010
Thu, 13th May 2010
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Microsoft has launched Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010, as well as Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010 to businesses worldwide.
Microsoft Tech.Ed New Zealand dated
Mon, 10th May 2010
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Microsoft Tech.Ed New Zealand 2010 starts 30 August in Auckland, featuring world-class technical content, rock star speakers, and a revamped Marketplace.
Microsoft wins employer award
Mon, 10th May 2010
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Microsoft secures top employer honour at New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, praised for fostering a balanced, productive workplace culture.
Patch Tuesday due this week
Sun, 9th May 2010
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Microsoft will fix two vulnerabilities it considers<br />critical, when it issues its monthly Patch Tuesday update this week.
Activision confirms second MW2 map pack
Fri, 7th May 2010
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Activision confirms a second map pack for Modern Warfare 2, slated for release in late 2010, set to be developed by Infinity Ward.
MW2 Stimulus Package now live on PS3 and PC
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Modern Warfare 2's Stimulus Package drops on PS3 and PC, bringing new maps and double XP week, ending Xbox's exclusivity.
NZ Imagine Cup winner announced
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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Microsoft New Zealand has named the national winner of the 2010 Imagine Cup, following presentations from the four finalists on Friday evening.
Microsoft Office 2010 interview - part 2
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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In the second part of our interview, Geoff Anderson discusses Microsoft's cloud vision, Office 2010 beta, and meeting Bill Gates.
Halo: Reach to be biggest beta in history
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Microsoft believes that next week's Halo: Reach multiplayer beta will be one of the biggest test events in entertainment history.
Microsoft vet joins Jabra
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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Harold Melnick, ex-Microsoft, named head of Marketing and Alliances at Jabra ANZ, aiming to bolster partner relations and brand strategy.
Alan Wake 'Bright Falls' shorts detailed
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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Microsoft unveils 'Bright Falls', a six-part live-action prequel to Alan Wake, promising spine-tingling suspense across episodes.
Halo: Reach live-action short details revealed
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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Microsoft has revealed the official details of the Halo: Reach live-action short, first reported this morning by Game Console.
More BioShock 2 DLC inbound
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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BioShock 2's Rapture Metro Map Pack, featuring new maps and melee-focused mode, launches April 29 for Xbox 360, with PC and PS3 expected to follow.
Modern Warfare 2 matchmaking tweaked
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live matchmaking for Modern Warfare 2, aiming to improve connections for geographically isolated gamers, like those in Australia.
Microsoft pulls server patch - Updated
Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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Microsoft withdraws a server patch after failing to fix critical vulnerabilities, promising an updated solution soon.
Microsoft apologises for 'complex licensing'
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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At a summit gathering today in Auckland, Microsoft outlined changes it will make to its software licensing from July 1, 2010.
Office 2010 available to partners April 27
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Microsoft's Office 2010 reaches RTM milestone and will be available for download by partners on 27 April, with retail availability in June.
Xbox 360 sells one million across ANZ
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Sales of Xbox 360 in Australia and New Zealand have smashed the one million mark and Microsoft's auctioning off a special Weta-made Halo console to celebrate.
Microsoft investigates Chinese supplier
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Microsoft dispatches auditors to KYE factory in Dongguan, China, after a report on adverse labour conditions. Investigation to ensure compliance with standards.
Microsoft NZ hosts free virtualisation summit
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Three virtualisation and management events have been scheduled for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next week.