Microsoft stories - Page 216
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 dates Office 2010
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.
Intergen named AxPact Global member
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Intergen has become New Zealand’s first member of the Global AxPact network of Microsoft Dynamics AX business management software implementation partners.
Devnet eyes NZ Offisync resellers
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.
NetApp: 'Our growth is undeniable'
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Data management firm has said its SAN business has doubled in two years and lists companies such as Brocade, Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware on its CV.
Office road warriors named
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has announced the five people who have made it through the Office 2010 Road Warriors selection process and accepted a four-month contract.
Microsoft launches new MultiPoint Server
Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Microsoft launches MultiPoint Server, boosting affordable tech in education by enabling shared computer access for multiple users.
New IE exploit detected
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
Support ending soon for some Windows users
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.
The new architecture
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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While virtualisation in business is growing, migration of mission-critical applications remains a sticking point, according to Gartner.
Microsoft shuts down huge botnet
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has gained a court order shutting down a criminal botnet<br />believed to have infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
Imagine Cup NZ finalists announced
Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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NZ's brightest minds converge for Imagine Cup finals, vying for a spot in Warsaw. Four innovative teams from Auckland and Waikato lead the charge.
Google slammed with antitrust accusation
Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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The European Union has agreed to investigate charges of monopolistic practices made against Google by three companies, Foundem, ejustice.
Controversy over Google’s book project continues
Fri, 19th Feb 2010
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Google defended its book digitisation project in a Manhattan courtroom, facing opposition from Microsoft and Amazon over anti-trust and copyright concerns.
Microsoft Outlook becomes social network hub
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has announced that Outlook users will now be able to access Facebook and MySpace info via their inboxes.
Microsoft 'out-Apples Apple'
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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In a bold move, Microsoft debuts Windows Phone Series 7 at MWC, aiming to 'out-Apple Apple' with a groundbreaking OS.
NZ Microsoft manager promoted to role in US
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Anne Frith, from Microsoft NZ, embraces a new chapter as Senior Marketing Manager at Microsoft’s US headquarters, after an illustrious career since 2006.
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform unveiled at MWC
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has showcased its new smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Gates unmoved by iPad
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is not impressed by the iPad, saying it doesn’t have the right hardware to make the device truly remarkable.
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.
Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.