Microsoft stories - Page 215
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 takes a Micro Focus
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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Microsoft and Micro Focus bolster their partnership with the launch of four innovative products built on Visual Studio 2010.
Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.
Internet Explorer 8 giveaway
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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Microsoft puts its hands in its pockets for social media-led competition based around the IE8 Web Slice application.
Microsoft raids reseller
Wed, 7th Apr 2010
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Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.
Microsoft Office 2010 interview
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Part 1: Microsoft Senior Product Manager and New Zealand expat, Geoff Anderson, talks to IT Brief about the upcoming launch of Office 2010.
Microsoft may bring back Clippy
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Microsoft says it is considering bringing back a much loved icon for<br />PC users, and is asking the public to give its views on whether it should<br />return.
Greenpeace fires data centre power warning
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
Another fix for Internet Explorer
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
Messenger for Mac 8 beta released
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
Comprehensive Natal demo coming to E3 2010
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft unveils an in-depth look at Project Natal at E3 2010 with a grand debut and gaming line-up reveal in Los Angeles.
Microsoft Partner Awards officially open
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Microsoft Partner Awards 2010 are open for entries, aiming to honour the best of Microsoft's New Zealand Partners who delivered exemplary solutions.
Microsoft squeezes Citrix into Windows server pack
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Citrix and Microsoft team up to boost virtual desktops with rich graphics in Windows Server 2008 R2, elevating remote work experiences.
Fujitsu details Dynamics Connect Day
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Three New Zealand-based events aim to offer a full understanding of the latest Microsoft business solution set.
Intergen's Dynamics Day '10 detailed
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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The firm is currently working with Microsoft to bring speakers to the Wellington-based event, COO Simon Bright has revealed.
Tandberg joins forces with Datacraft
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Tandberg has partnered with Datacraft to bolster its presence in New Zealand, aiming to address the growing demand for video conferencing solutions.
Crackdown 2 release date announced
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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Microsoft announces release date for highly anticipated Xbox 360 game Crackdown 2 in New Zealand. The sequel includes a four-player cooperative campaign mode.
Microsoft unveils reseller event
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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Microsoft New Zealand will host a unique event for resellers called Tour 2010 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month.
Microsoft NZ fills CTO role
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Dr. Mark Rees has been appointed Microsoft New Zealand's National Technology Officer, with a Wellington-based role that begins immediately.
Tandberg makes senior NZ appointment
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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In what the company calls a senior New Zealand appointment, Dominic Stevens has been appointed Product and Sales Engineer.
Microsoft explains Apprentice involvement
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Microsoft NZ turns Apprentice team's ideas into a real ad campaign, showcasing their Security Essentials on top sites from today.