Microsoft stories - Page 272
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.
First local cloud solution for Microsoft CRM 2011
Fri, 13th May 2011
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First locally hosted cloud based Microsoft CRM 2011 solution has been launched. It may allay IRD concerns about data sovereignty.
Cyber-thieves use 'marketing-like' tactics says Microsoft
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Microsoft's recent Security Intelligence Report reports an up-tick in use of marketing-like approaches by cyber-criminals.
Confirmed: Microsoft buys skype for $8.5b - Updated
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Some are questioning the financial sense of the deal, especially for such a large amount when Skype's 2010 revenue was $860 million.
Microsoft offers incentives for WPC 2011
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Microsoft New Zealand is offering incentives to partners attending the company's Worldwide Partner Conference 2011.
Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Wed, 11th May 2011
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In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.
BlackBerry, Microsoft partner to challenge Google
Thu, 5th May 2011
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BlackBerry and Microsoft forge alliance to shake up mobile search market, making Bing the default engine on BlackBerry devices.
Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.
Microsoft speaks out against illiteracy
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Microsoft partners with New Zealand Ministry of Education to combat digital illiteracy among students and recent graduates.
Conversant releases free Outlook plug-in
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Conversant unveils a new free plugin, enabling users to call directly from Outlook 2003 and 2007 by simply clicking on contacts.
Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Rumours swirl as Fruit Ninja, the famed mobile game, may be slicing its way onto Kinect, hints a Korean classification board.
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%.
Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.
Microsoft BI Summit rolls into town
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Free Auckland and Wellington events to cater for business decision makers, IT pros, architects and developers.
Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Kotaku reveals Microsoft and Sony's next-gen consoles set for 2024, aiming to outlast current models and challenge Nintendo's next move.
TechEd tickets on sale May 2nd
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Grab your TechEd 2011 tickets starting May 2nd! Prices remain unchanged, with limited Earlybird offers. Join NZ's premier IT event, Aug 24-26 in Auckland.
Unity Systems strikes AdvaTel reseller deal
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Distribution Central's Unity Systems has signed up AdvaTel's InTouch solution for the New Zealand reseller channel.
Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.
Polycom picks Azure for new cloud services
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Polycom teams with Microsoft, hosting new Accordent Media Services on Azure, enhancing video management for businesses globally.
Microsoft targets SAP, Oracle apps business
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.