Microsoft stories - Page 295
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.
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.
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform unveiled at MWC
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has showcased its new smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Gates unmoved by iPad
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is not impressed by the iPad, saying it doesn’t have the right hardware to make the device truly remarkable.
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.
Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
Bootlegged software users urged to get patches
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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Microsoft urges users of pirated Windows to install security patches without fear of punishment to combat malware spread.
Intergen earns world-first Microsoft certification
Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Intergen becomes world's first to receive SharePoint Elite certification, marking a milestone in Microsoft partnership and highlighting NZ's tech leadership.
Microsoft on the hunt for road warriors
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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As a part of its initiative to deliver Microsoft Office 2010 to New Zealand businesses, Microsoft is seeking five road warriors for four-month contracts.
Lips: Number One Hits
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Microsoft's Lips: Number One Hits karaoke game, complete with flashy wireless microphones, offers something for everyone with its range of chart-topping hits.
Back to school essentials
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Well, the holidays are almost over, and students across the whole country are returning for another year at school.
Attractions up north
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.
Ballmer defends Internet freedom, trade with China
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has spoken out over censorship, but has also announced that Microsoft intends to continue to do business with China.
Fable III, Halo: Reach to be showcased at X10
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Microsoft's X10 event in San Francisco will showcase Lionhead Studios' RPG Fable III for the first time. Other Xbox 360 exclusives also expected.
ICT Research Forum developed to drive economic growth
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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The new ICT Research Forum will focus on making recommendations on the development and growth of the local software economy.
Legal row crucial to digital TV
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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A complex legal battle involving Microsoft and TiVo could affect the future of digital video recorders (DVRs).
Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.
Microsoft changes NZ Partner Awards
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.
Apple to encourage iPhone users to 'Bing it'
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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apple
According to BusinessWeek, iPhone users may soon see Microsoft’s Bing replacing Google as the iPhone’s default search engine.
Google attack an inside job?
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.
Chinese attack exploited IE, not PDF say experts
Mon, 18th Jan 2010
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Experts debunk PDF theory in Google China hack, revealing an IE exploit as the true culprit, now dubbed 'operation Aurora'.
Malware targets Microsoft Outlook
Fri, 15th Jan 2010
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Users of the Microsoft Outlook email program are being warned about the rapid spread of malware specifically targeted at users of that program.