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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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Titanfall servers switched on today for NZ gamers

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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EA, Respawn and Microsoft have announced that Australian servers will be coming online starting today to support Titanfall in Australia and New Zealand.
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Either do your job, or don't do your job

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, reveals best and worst advice in first public appearance since leaving the company #business #advice.
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Veeam enhances ProPartner Program across ANZ...

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Veeam Software has made enhancements to its partner program in New Zealand, aiming to accelerate its presence in all market segments.
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Preparing for Titanfall on Xbox One

Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Xbox One ramps up for its biggest game launch, Titanfall, with essential updates and advice for an unbeatable experience.
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Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
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Finally, a Lync solution that works...

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Auckland IT firm solves telephony woes in under a day with Kordia's Microsoft Lync certified OnKor, ending a frustrating search for reliability.
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Microsoft NZ issues one month Windows XP warning...

Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Microsoft is urging New Zealand consumers still running the 12-year old software to take action now and upgrade their system to avoid exposure to cyber-attacks.
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Partners: Know which Office 365 SKU to sell...

Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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For the benefit of channel partners across New Zealand, The Channel explains which Office 365 SKU to sell to clients.
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X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia

Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches new X series smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2014, aiming to capture affordable smartphone market share.
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The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don't miss the boat

Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.
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Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
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Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.
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Hands on with the Microsoft Surface 2...

Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Surface 2 challenges Apple in the enterprise space, packing a productivity punch with Windows RT and Office 2013. Will it succeed?.
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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Sun, 23rd Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 packs a punch, emerging as a viable business machine that rivals Ultrabooks, blending power with portability.
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Some things get better with age... Software doesn't

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.
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Satya Nadella - What's next for Microsoft?

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO, faces challenges in reinventing the company for the digital era, says Gartner's Merv Adrian.
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Microsoft inks Office 365 digital signature deal

Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Microsoft reveals long-term strategic partnership to make DocuSign's eSignature apps widely available from within Microsoft Office 365.
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Ten Days of Ryse: Son of Rome Discounts

Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Get ready to return to ancient Rome in Ryse: Son of Rome's new add-on, Mars' Chosen Pack, featuring new maps and a brand-new cooperative Survival Mode.
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Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has sold over 200 million Windows 8 licences, doubling sales figures in a year, with focus on developing tablet apps.
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Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.