Microsoft stories - Page 271
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 takes Office online
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.
Kiwi Microsoft Partner Award winners announced
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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NZ firms Provoke, GreenButton, and NV Interactive clinch top spots at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi tech innovation on global stage.
Huge growth forecast in business software market
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.
E3 Sony Round-up
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.
Google Apps discontinues old browser support
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Google will stop supporting older browsers for Google Apps from 1 August 2011, urging users to upgrade to benefit from modern features and avoid issues.
Kiwi duped in Facebook scam
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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Hastings woman conned out of $544 in a cunning Facebook sweepstake scam, sparking warnings on rising social media frauds.
Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
MS roundup for E3
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
Halo 4: World premiere trailer
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Halo 4 trailer debuts at E3, launching a new trilogy as Master Chief battles ancient evils. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also announced.
Nuance updates OmniPage Professional
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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OmniPage Pro 18 debuts with groundbreaking scan-to-cloud feature, revolutionising document handling with seamless cloud connectivity.
Licensing change means greater access for schools
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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An amendment to the school agreement between MED and Microsoft gives schools greater access to server software hosted by third parties.
MS limits academic licensing to new reseller programme
Fri, 27th May 2011
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Microsoft's new AER programme, launching on 1 July, mandates resellers to hold AER status for academic licensing, offering exclusive benefits and solutions.
Microsoft wants you! To join the Avatar Army
Tue, 24th May 2011
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Join Microsoft's Avatar Army on Facebook for a chance to win 100,000 MS points, valued over $700. Hurry, the contest ends on 29 May 2011!.
Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released
Tue, 24th May 2011
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Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.
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.
MS offers license mobility for cloud migration
Thu, 19th May 2011
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Starting in July, Microsoft will start offering license mobility to extend current volume licenses to the cloud.
Microsoft likely to focus big on cloud at Tech-Ed NZ
Thu, 19th May 2011
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Based on reports from Tech-Ed North America, Microsoft is likely to make a big cloud computing push at the Kiwi version of the conference.
Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.
MHA Lyncs up
Tue, 17th May 2011
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MHA Cloud Computing brings Microsoft Lync, an integrated communication solution, to SMEs, enhancing remote collaboration with a full feature set.