Microsoft stories - Page 280
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 patches botched Hotmail update
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Microsoft rapidly fixes flaws in the latest Hotmail update, enhancing the email experience for 350m users worldwide with new features.
MindManager 9 demonstrates business productivity benefits of Mindjet's next generation software
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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Mindjet announces the general availability of version 9 of its visual information mapping software, MindManager.
Polycom extends Microsoft deal
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Polycom and Microsoft ink a multi-year, global deal to revolutionize unified communications, promising improved business productivity.
Microsoft launches Dynamics AX for Retail
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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Microsoft debuts Dynamics AX for Retail, promising a comprehensive solution for mid-sized retailers to enhance productivity and customer service.
Microsoft NZ dates and details Office Mac
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Microsoft NZ sets launch for next-gen Office for Mac in October, offering free upgrades and revealing local pricing.
Microsoft tablets a 'job one urgency'
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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Microsoft vows job one urgency on Windows 7 tablets to rival Apple, as Ballmer promises full-on push with leading tech brands on board.
Halo: Reach is finished
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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Bungie has confirmed that it's put Halo: Reach to bed, ending a ten-year love affair with Microsoft's nearest thing to a mascot, Master Chief.
Microsoft sticks foot in door of Google-Yahoo Japan deal
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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Microsoft challenges the Google-Yahoo Japan deal, citing harm to competition and potential market control in Japan.
What's in your ERP toolbox?
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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An ERP system should not only meet current requirements, but also be fl exible and scalable enough to meet future business needs.
Microsoft Tech.Ed on course to sell out
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Microsoft's annual Tech.Ed conference in Auckland, nearly sold out with just 100 tickets remaining, says Brent Colbert.
Microsoft slams Yahoo! Japan-Google deal
Wed, 28th Jul 2010
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Microsoft criticizes Yahoo! Japan-Google deal, claiming it threatens search market competition and privacy in Japan.
Google guns for MS Exchange business
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Google launches a suite of apps aimed at government bodies to cut IT costs and boost security, now adopted by Los Angeles.
Microsoft to replace codes for early Alan Wake DLC redeemers
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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Remedy promises new DLC codes for early 'Alan Wake' redeemers following redeption issues, ensuring valid email linked to XBL accounts is key.
Microsoft's Muckleston joins NZICT board
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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NZICT boosts board with top execs, including Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston, positioning tech sector as NZ's third largest export market.
Paul Muckleston new MD for Microsoft
Sat, 24th Jul 2010
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Paul Muckleston announced as Microsoft's new MD, set to drive NZ's next growth phase from Aug 2, succeeding Kevin Ackhurst.
Australian Kinect RRP announced
Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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The final Australian RRP for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral for Xbox 360 has just been announced, and apparently ours is just around the corner...
Microsoft reveals BPOS roadmap
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Microsoft's future roadmap for its Business Productivity Online suite aims to bridge the gap between on-premises and hosted server features by fiscal 2011.
Microsoft announces official US RRP for Kinect
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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US Xbox 360 owners now know precisely how much they'll have to pay this holiday season to get in on some motion-control action.
Icehouse event for start-ups
Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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The Icehouse's monthly First Wednesday events offer aspiring entrepreneurs insights into start-up success. October's session is open, but spots are limited.
Hotmail gets an overhaul
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Microsoft has given its veteran email service, Hotmail, an overhaul, adding several new features including better spam protection.