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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.
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Kiwi CodeBlue signs big deal with Apple

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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CodeBlue has signed a reseller agreement with Apple as part of a range of moves designed to provide Apple business users with a full managed services solution.
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What is the real cost of cloud computing?

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Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.
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Auckland final stop for Microsoft's ModernBiz roadshow on Tuesday

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Auckland gears up for Microsoft's ModernBiz Roadshow finale, a haven for SMBs to unlock growth with cloud and mobile tech.
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Docker feels heat from competitors Joyent and Linux

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Docker faces stiff competition as Joyent and Linux's Canonical deploy open-source container tech, heating up the virtualisation market.
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Kroll Ontrack expansion reduces restore time from hours to seconds

Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Kroll Ontrack has announced new features for Ontrack PowerControls that focus on increasing restore efficiency.
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Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Google announces updates to its Cloud Platform services, including a new container engine and expanded connectivity options. Prices also cut.
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Dropbox and Microsoft form surprise partnership for Office integration

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Microsoft and Dropbox shock with partnership, bringing seamless Office integration for users across devices, boosting productivity globally.
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Google offers 'helpful assistant' with new Calendar upgrade

Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Google revamps its calendar app with smart features to outshine Outlook, making scheduling easier with intuitive assists and visual upgrades.
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Looking back at this year's Ingram Micro Showcase

Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Ingram Micro's NZ Technology Showcase dazzles with over 2000 attendees, making tech breakthroughs and industry networking the highlight of the year.
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Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model

Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
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Getting back to the future with Windows Server 2003

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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It's a little startling then to realise that there are still many businesses using a piece of technology that first appeared in 2003 – Windows Server 2003/R2.
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Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure

Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Kiwi companies embrace Microsoft Azure with new Australia-based data centres, heralding a digital transformation era for local businesses.
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Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.
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Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft's OneDrive

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Microsoft has announced they are abolishing space restrictions on its cloud-based OneDrive storage services for its Office 365 subscribers.
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SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
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Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.
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Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Microsoft ditches the Nokia name for its mobile devices, switching to Microsoft Lumia, less than a year after buying the once-dominant phone brand.
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People are strange- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die offers a unique Kinect-driven journey, blending Japanese narrative with eccentric characters and time travel.
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What is Lync's role in corporate telephony?

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Maria Martinez-Torres of Microsoft NZ champions Lync as the future of corporate telephony, highlighting its comprehensive communication solutions.
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Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote

Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Two months after Google released its classroom assistance app, a set of upgrades and enhancements has been launched.