Microsoft stories - Page 181
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 Studios ignites Project Spark
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Studio's Project Spark brings gaming full circle, inviting players to create and share their own games.
How Microsoft isn't screwing channel partners on Office 365
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Microsoft supports resellers, refusing to cut them out amid the surge in Office 365 and mobile apps demand, safeguarding partner interests.
Rumoured Apple hybrid boosts Surface strategy
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Apple's rumoured 12.9-inch hybrid iPad could signal a shift in tech strategy, challenging the Surface's singular device concept.
Meet Windows 10's biggest competitor: Windows 7
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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As Windows 10 debuts, it's not just Windows 9 that's missing - Windows 7's loyal 53% user base poses the real challenge for Microsoft.
Review: Nokia Lumia 930
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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The Nokia Lumia 930 impresses with features like a 20MP camera and wireless charging, but developer support and software stability remain major hurdles.
Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.
On the road again: Forza Horizon 2
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship Xbox One racing franchise.
Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
ESET: When one OS 'closes', a Window opens...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Microsoft's end of support for Windows XP provides an opportunity for the New Zealand channel, says Sieng Chye, ESET security researcher.
TechEd LIVE Keynote: “Time horizon for technology is changing”
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Kickstarting TechEd NZ 2014 in front of a jam-packed Vector Arena, one of Microsoft's leading Azure experts addressed the Kiwi market with a simple message….
AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.
AudioCodes eyes NZ SME market... launches 'Lync-in-a-box'
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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VoIP provider AudioCodes launches 'Lync-in-a-box' for SME market in New Zealand, targeting businesses with less than 200 staff.
Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ mourns the loss of TechEd speaker Andrew Ehrensing, who tragically passed away en route to the event.
Microsoft NZ - Navigating the future roadmap for Lync...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ unveils future of Lync, aiming for enhanced business collaboration and connectivity across devices and platforms.
Lync-ing up... Expert views on Microsoft's unified comms contender
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Microsoft's unified communications offering, Lync, is gaining traction but struggling with competition from other vendors.
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.
What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.