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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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Breakdown of Dell's deal...

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Dell's US$24.4 billion deal to go private, led by founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake, offers shareholders USD $13.65 per share, a 25% premium.
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Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
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Microsoft marks Data Privacy Day with warning

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft issues a Data Privacy Day warning, highlighting research that reveals public concerns over online privacy and the need for better data control.
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Bing brings more of Facebook to search

Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Microsoft says users will see five times more Facebook content in the sidebar, including status updates, shared links, comments and photos from friends.
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Microsoft's Maori commitment during 2012

Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Microsoft New Zealand continues their look back at 2012, remembering their work during the past twelve months.
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Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
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Microsoft NZ looks back at 2012

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Microsoft NZ reflects on a momentous 2012, highlighting tech advances and community support that underscore its commitment to NZ's progress.
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Skype to replace Messenger by March 15

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
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US Army recruits Microsoft

Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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US Army, Air Force and DISA expand access to Microsoft technologies through cost-saving modernisation agreement.
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Accelerating the journey to the cloud

Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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NZ firms embrace hybrid cloud solutions, driven by Windows Server 2012, for scalability and cost efficiency amidst tight budgets.
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Microsoft lagging five years behind Apple

Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Despite growth, analysts predict Microsoft will trail five years behind Apple in smartphone shipments, holding just 9% global market share by 2017.
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Webjet takes off to Microsoft Cloud

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Webjet soars to new heights with Microsoft Cloud, enhancing customer service and business scalability amid a 30% surge in online bookings.
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Microsoft struggles with Surface sales

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Microsoft expected to sell less than one million Surface RT tablets in December quarter, says brokerage firm Detwiler Fenton.
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Momentum with Microsoft according to Ballmer

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's performance during 2012, highlighting revenue growth and a shift to devices and services.
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Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licences

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has reported selling 40 million Windows 8 licences since its launch, surpassing the early sales pace of Windows 7.
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Your chance to see Office 365 in action - Nov 2012

Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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It's time for those that keep hearing about Microsoft Office 365 to finally understand what the software can really offer.
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Microsoft has “come a long way in the past year”

Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Microsoft holds shareholder meeting in Seattle as CEO Steve Ballmer shares business updates and highlights success of Windows 8.
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Bing reveals top 2012 searches

Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has revealed the iPhone 5 to be the top-searched news story of 2012, along with a host of other results from search engine Bing.
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Developers save time and improve efficiencies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012

Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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With Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, PayGlobal enhances HR software development, boasting remarkable time savings and efficiency gains.
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Microsoft: 12 reasons company's use Microsoft Dynamics

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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During Microsoft's ReImagined event, the software manufacturer outlined why Microsoft Dynamics can drive revenue and serve customers.