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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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Windows celebrates 27th birthday

Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.
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Zeacom CEO to resign before Christmas

Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Zeacom CEO, Miles Valentine, has resigned to explore other opportunities after founding the company 18 years ago.
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Ballmer slams Apple and Android

Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
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Review: Microsoft Windows 8

Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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Windows 8 is a make or break moment for Microsoft, but the new operating system has its good, bad, and ugly points.
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Gain business insights with Microsoft

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.
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Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.
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Microsoft shines spotlight on new SharePoint

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Software giant demonstrates new product enhancements with huge investment in social, cloud and mobile capabilities.
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Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky departs Microsoft

Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Steven Sinofsky leaves as Windows executives Julie Larson-Green and Tami Reller take expanded roles in company shake-up.
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Kiwi stores caught selling pirated software

Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Auckland shops fined for selling pirated Microsoft software, raising concerns about cybercrime and consumer risk, in a Microsoft NZ probe.
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Microsoft set for Xbox Surface tablet launch?

Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Microsoft is rumoured to be launching an Xbox Surface tablet, designed for gaming and accompanying their next-gen console.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype

Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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Microsoft's window of opportunity

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
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Microsoft building own smartphone?

Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.
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Microsoft sued over Windows 8 live tiles

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.
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Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.
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Skype showcases Windows 8 version

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Skype unveils its Windows 8 version, marking its first major update since joining Microsoft. The app promises to be always on, seamless, and user-friendly.
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Microsoft offers reseller roadshows

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft is urging resellers to get up close and personal with Windows 8, with roadshows and reseller summits kicking off this month.
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Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.
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Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot in boost for CMOs

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot to improve business intelligence and meet the needs of Chief Marketing Officers.
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Xbox Music milestone for Microsoft

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Microsoft has launched Xbox Music, a new music service which offers a 30 million song catalog and aims to simplify digital music.