Microsoft stories - Page 296
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.
Murdoch declares war on Google
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Unless a foolproof way is found of generating revenue from online news, the future of journalism itself is under threat.
Gen-i wins defence force contract extension
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Gen-i have extended their relationship for another three years with the signing of a new licensing contract.
Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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Microsoft rewarded top partners with USD $12,000 during its Windows 7 competition, fostering early adoption and excitement before the official launch.
Microsoft announces NZ release for Wireless N adaptor
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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Microsoft's NZ launch of the Wireless N adaptor boosts Xbox 360's wireless speed and coverage, promising enhanced gaming and HD streaming.
Microsoft offers pre-release beta Office 2010
Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Microsoft has released a new beta version of Office 2010 for download for a complementary trial from the Microsoft website.
Microsoft announces Imagine Cup finalists
Fri, 11th Dec 2009
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Earlier this year, Kiwi students were challenged to imagine a world where technology solves the toughest problems.
NetApp and Microsoft in three-year pact
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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NetApp and Microsoft have inked a three-year strategic alliance to collaborate on virtualisation, cloud computing, and storage management solutions.
Well-known face to leave Microsoft NZ
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Brett Roberts, Microsoft NZ's Chief Technical Officer, departs end of January due to role relocation, amidst company restructures.
Microsoft grants children access to Xbox 360 Facebook, Twitter
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live, giving kids access to social apps like Facebook and Twitter with parental approval, says Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb.
Security fixes this week from Microsoft, Adobe
Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Microsoft and Adobe roll out critical security updates, fixing vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to remotely control users' devices.
Microsoft announces Games on Demand for Windows LIVE
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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From December 15th, PC gamers will be able to purchase and download games directly from their Windows LIVE client.
2010 calling
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.
Review: Microsoft Security Essentials
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Microsoft’s free solution, Security Essentials, is a mere 4.7MB download at most, and installation is straightforward and painless.
Appeal to rebuild Samoan Telecentres
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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An appeal has been launched to raise money to rebuild four Telecentres destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa in September.
Kiwi Pingar revolutionises search engines
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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Tauranga software company Pingar unveiled its latest application today – a new search algorithm that takes the browsing out of browsing.
Microsoft promote Tovia Va’aelua
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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Tovia Va’aelua, known for his work at Microsoft NZ, is set to lead the Server and Tools Business in the Philippines from Dec 2009.
Liddell leaves Microsoft
Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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Kiwi Chris Liddell will be leaving Microsoft at the end of 2009, with Peter Klein set to take over as the company’s new chief financial officer.
Security alert for Internet Explorer
Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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Microsoft races to fix a critical flaw in Internet Explorer, affecting various Windows versions, urging users to update protections.
Committed to the channel, but not the experience?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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CHANGES to the delivery of media licenses won’t affect the relationship between Microsoft and its channel partners.
IDC rewards cloud excellence
Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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NetSuite became the only Software-as–a-Service (SaaS) business vendor to receive IDC’s SMB Excellence Award yesterday.