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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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Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion

Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
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Examining Lync Enterprise Voice and Conferencing...

Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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A properly integrated Microsoft Lync deployment is wonderful, says Deanne Jessep, UCFX director of business development, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
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Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video

Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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Demand for unified communications skyrockets in NZ, driven by mobility and work flexibility needs among employees, experts reveal.
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Your Invite: Microsoft Business Insights Summit heads to Auckland & Wellington

Sat, 22nd Mar 2014
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Dive into the future of business intelligence at Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Auckland and Wellington, unlocking the power of your data.
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Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft employee in the dock for allegedly stealing and leaking Windows 8 secrets to a French blogger, sparked by a poor review.
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Windows XP end-of-life: Danger or hype?

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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With the end of official support for Windows XP looming, the danger of exploitation is real, warns GFI Software.
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Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Microsoft is here to help, and help they will. But the truth is they can only go so far, the rest lies with you, the user….
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SimCity offline…the customer is always right?

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
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Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
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Is Apple top of America's Billion Dollar Brands Club?

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Apple reigns supreme in America's Billion Dollar Brands Club, outstripping Google and Microsoft with a stunning $104 billion worth.
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Microsoft OneNote tops Mac App store

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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OneNote for Mac has become the most popular free Mac app in the App Store in a single day, besting OS X update Mavericks, which was released in October.
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Microsoft picks Provoke as cloud solutions partner

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft enlists Provoke and Insight for a 6-month campaign to educate on cloud solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability.
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One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.
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Group conferencing with Microsoft Lync room systems

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Deane Jessep, UCFX director of business development outlines the options for group conferencing when using Microsoft Lync.
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Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…

Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft's cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...
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Microsoft's Cloud OS Summit: Learn the wider benefits of cloud technologies...

Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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How can cloud technologies drive more efficiency and deliver new forms of value to your organisation? Microsoft's answer is the Cloud OS.
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Microsoft unveils new 'Personal' Office 365 SKU

Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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Microsoft is set to release Office 365 Personal, a new option designed for individuals, within the next few months.
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If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact

Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
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Google turns the screw on competitors...

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Google has announced it is to lower the prices of its Google Drive subscriptions, placing even greater pressure on its competitors.
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How tech can combat the incoming storm...

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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NIWA leverages cutting-edge tech to revolutionise collaboration, drastically enhancing New Zealand's environmental research capabilities.