Windows stories - Page 24

Health checks on order
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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According to Pete Swan, director for Australian project management specialists PM-Partners group, statistics suggest only up to 30% of projects are successful.

Microsoft launches OS development blog
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.

Channel businesses on prowl for new staff
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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resellers
Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

Storage virtualisation
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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data protection
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private cloud
Storage virtualisation is in vogue. Arron Patterson, CTO, EMC New Zealand looks at the strategic decisions involved and the benefit resellers can promote.

Channeling storage for maximum efficiency
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Explaining WAN optimisation to clients isn’t always easy. Ian Raper, regional director ANZ, Riverbed Technology, gives some pointers.

Converging the Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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risk management
Organisations tackle data complexity and boost agility by pivoting to the cloud, navigating virtualisation and reimagining IT as a utility.

All go for Mango
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.

Macs and PCs working together
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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apple
Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac makes Macs and PCs collaborators, with over 50% of Fortune Global 200 firms adopting it for seamless workflow.

Windows 8: an OS to get excited over?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8, a reimagined OS with fast apps, live tiles, and touch-optimisation, promising a transformative experience.

Cashback for Kiwibiz from Microsoft
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Kiwi businesses upgrading to new Microsoft products can snag up to $250 cashback in a new offer until June's end.

Windows 7 revenue drops
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Despite a PC market slump, Microsoft's Q3 earnings soar, led by Office and Xbox, even as Windows 7 sales dip 4%.

Google buys PushLife
Mon, 11th Apr 2011
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google
Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.

Microsoft NZ named official Rugby World Cup sponsor
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft NZ secures its spot as the official Rugby World Cup sponsor, promising a tech-forward experience with cutting-edge software and cloud services.

No Microsoft tablet until 2012
Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Microsoft to miss the 2011 tablet craze, plans Windows rival for Apple and Google in 2012, says Business Week.

Windows 7 Service pack 1 goes live
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Microsoft releases Windows 7 Service Pack 1 which it says will provide ongoing improvements to the operating system.

Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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cybersecurity
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Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.

Skype launches premium enterprise features
Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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Version 5.1 for Windows PCs now offers group video calls between three to ten people for a monthly subscription.

Intel financials set new records
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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r&d
Intel reports record-breaking Q3 with 18% revenue spike to USD $11.1bn, driven by corporate demand and growth in emerging markets, says CEO Paul Otellini.

MS readies 49 security updates
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.

Windows Phone 7 hits RTM - 'We are ready'
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Windows Phone 7 reaches RTM, marking a pivotal milestone, as Terry Myerson reveals it's Microsoft's most tested mobile platform to date.