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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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Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts

Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Xero Limited has bolstered its Board and US management team with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, adding a further US based Director, and esta.
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Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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Xbox One's major update to revolutionise multiplayer and party experiences, promising simpler chat and better friend integration by March.
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Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first

Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
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Microsoft's partners remain linchpin of company's business model

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Microsoft's integrity and success lie in partner loyalty, underlining Satya Nadella's pivotal role in steering the tech giant amidst industry giants.
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World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.
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Lync: Great for business, even better for the contact centre

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Lync revolutionises contact centres, boosting agent productivity and customer service by enhancing multi-channel communication.
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Introducing Microsoft's new CEO...

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has appointed Satya Nadella as CEO, with Bill Gates becoming Technology Advisor and John Thompson as Chairman of the Board.
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Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.
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'Who am I?' - Nadella's first words...

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's newly appointed CEO, has expressed his humility and excitement in his first letter to employees.
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Departing Ballmer's final rally cry...

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, has expressed his excitement for the future under the leadership of new CEO, Satya Nadella.
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METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.
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Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
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Are we looking at Microsoft's next CEO…?

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.
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Fable Anniversary comes to the Xbox 360

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Fable Anniversary breathes new life into a classic, bringing updated graphics and an immersive experience to Xbox 360 gamers.
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Windows 8.1 says 'Hasta la Vista baby!' to old OS

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.
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Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer's replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….
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Microsoft set to announce new CEO...

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Four months after Microsoft announced that CEO Steve Ballmer would retire, the software giant is reportedly close to naming a replacement.
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Xbox 360 to get Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Good news for Xbox 360 owners as Microsoft has announced that top selling titles Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault are both on their way to the console.
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Microsoft jumps feet first into the future with cloud server designs

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Microsoft is set to revolutionize cloud computing by releasing its advanced server designs to the Open Compute Project, boosting efficiency.
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Analysing Yammer's year of Microsoft Office and SharePoint...

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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18 months since acquiring Yammer, Microsoft reveals strategic integrations with Office, hinting at significant shifts ahead.