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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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Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
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How is software-defined storage an opportunity for resellers?

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Greg Wyman, ioFABRIC Asia Pacific vice president outlines why software defined storage is an opportunity for local resellers.
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NZ dodging malware bullets better than most, new Microsoft report finds

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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In the second quarter of 2016, 11.8% of New Zealand computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.
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Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Slack are calling it one of their 'most significant news announcements to date', that will shape the future of work for teams and businesses.
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APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.
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343 set to livestream Halo Wars 2 to celebrate its launch

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Join 343 Industries for a first look at Halo Wars 2 via livestream, with gameplay, dev chats, and prizes ahead of Feb 21 launch.
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Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.
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Microsoft's CMO on transformation: Cloud oriented & customer obsessed

Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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Microsoft's chief marketing officer Chris Capossela discusses the company's transformation and the importance of customer focus.
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Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.
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Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that's connected to the internet.
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Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
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Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of AI on jobs at the World Economic Forum.
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Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: Looking back at 10 years

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary with a record number of awards and finalists.
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From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.
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Ingram Micro goes exclusive with Trend Micro as vendor joins cloud marketplace

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Ingram Micro has upgraded its distie deal with Trend Micro, signing an exclusive agreement with the vendor and adding it to the Cloud Marketplace.
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Dicker Data NZ gears up for 'great degree of acceleration' in its business

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Dicker Data NZ is gearing up for 'a great degree of acceleration' in its business in 2017, with cloud and people at the forefront.
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How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.
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In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
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How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.
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Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.