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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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Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720

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Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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Microsoft reacts to the changing world of work

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Microsoft plans to catch up in New Zealand's changing world of work with Office 365, according to Asia Pacific Marketing and Operations head Todd Cione.
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Microsoft blinks, lets you transfer Office 2013 licenses

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Microsoft has relented on the unreasonable terms of Office 2013 licensing, allowing transfer of a license from one PC to another.
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Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care

Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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The European Commission has stung Microsoft with a US$731m fine for violating terms of its settlement of an ant-trust case - but will it care?.
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Don't miss Veeam's Auckland partner conference on 19th March

Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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With the rise of the software defined data centre, the virtual data protection and management market is emerging as the next frontier for the channel.
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Key Microsoft execs to present NZ SharePoint Conference

Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Senior Microsoft execs to unveil the future of Office at NZ SharePoint Conference, highlighting innovations across devices.
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Microsoft's pushing Office subscriptions, but why?

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Microsoft pushes for Office 365 subscriptions amid licensing revenue threat, sparking debate on cost vs convenience.
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Office 365 delivers unique advantage for legal firm

Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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Introducing new email technology into a law firm which, like many others, is largely dependent on this mode of communication for its business, can be tricky.
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EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.
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Hacked off Microsoft breached, but who's next?

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Malware attack which plagued Apple and Facebook now targets Microsoft, infecting a small number of its computers.
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Different Office editions explained

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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After months of previews Microsoft finally announced worldwide availability of Office - we take a look at the different editions.
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Outlook good for post-Hotmail Microsoft

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Microsoft's Outlook.com amasses over 1.5 million users in under 12 hours, set to replace Hotmail and become the fastest growing email service.
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Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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One of the rumour mill's hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365

Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
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Microsoft Office 365 supports the cloud ambitions of The Heating Company

Sat, 16th Feb 2013
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The Heating Company Director, Clare Adams shares how Office 365 has helped create business systems with greater flexiblity then ever before.
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Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail

Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
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Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company

Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
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Kordia NZ receives Microsoft Lync 2013 certification

Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Kordia NZ leads as the first in the country to secure Microsoft Lync 2013 certification, bolstering business communication capabilities.
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Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.