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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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Microsoft outlines the four keys to a successful 'modern' partner

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft channel boss Gavriella's Schuster has outlined four key steps for local resellers looking to become a 'modern' - and successful reseller.
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Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
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Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
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APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.
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HPE introduces the latest addition to its Vertica family

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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HPE Vertica 8 offers unified architecture and advanced in-database analytics for industry-leading scale and speed.
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From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
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Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
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Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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In the past, I've been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
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Standout growth in digital services, Dynamics bolster Empired revenue

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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'Standout' growth across digital, Microsoft Dynamics and data insights, have bolstered Empired's revenue but not spared the company from a net loss.
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Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
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Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
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​Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.
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Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Intergen lauded for joining Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite global network, spotlighting Kiwi excellence in tech services.
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Base-2 celebrates 8 years and talks cloud

Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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New Zealand IT provider Base-2 discusses the changes and challenges in the industry over the past 8 years, including the IT skills shortage.
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Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream

Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.
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Rhipe adds more than $8 million to revenue from Microsoft CSP

Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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Rhipe has reported a 32% increase in revenue with the addition of Microsoft's CSP program in Australia adding $8 million in revenue in its first year.
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Microsoft announces it is releasing an 'Xbox Onesie'

Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Microsoft is renowned for its line up of technology products, but today it has revealed its new product called the 'Xbox Onesie'.
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OneNet signs on as Microsoft CSP, looks to expand cloud sales

Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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This opens up massive opportunities for partners to package their solutions with Microsoft cloud offerings and provides a custom roadmap to the cloud.
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Microsoft switches to monthly Windows 7, 8.1 and Server 2012 updates

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Microsoft is planning monthly rollout update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and users for all non-security related updates.