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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 offers free anti-malware tool

Tue, 29th Sep 2009
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Microsoft is set to release Microsoft Security Essentials, a free anti-malware tool designed to enhance Windows security, launching tomorrow in 19 countries.
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Lessons from America

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.
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Mobility – the final frontier?

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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We now live in a world where we have almost every tool required to do our work, all located in one place: at our PC.
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Hard work pays off – the Microsoft Partner Awards

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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At the grand Microsoft Partner Awards, a celebration of innovation and excellence showcases soaring achievements in the tech community.
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Dick Smith is Microsoft's 'Reseller of the Year'

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Beating out Lexel and Gen-i, Dick Smith took home the 'Reseller of the Year' award at this year's Microsoft   Partner Awards.
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Windows 7: the partner opportunity

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, will be released on October 22nd, offering new opportunities for partners.
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Documents To Go (with Exchange attachments)

Mon, 15th Jun 2009
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'DocsToGo' is the highly anticipated mobile Office suite that lets you:• EDIT, create & view Microsoft Word documents.
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The butterfly effect

Fri, 1st May 2009
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From providers to software, read about how ERP can benefit small businesses in New Zealand and help them succeed globally.
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The final furlong

Fri, 1st May 2009
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ACE Computer Technology students reflect on their course and prepare for final exams before entering the workplace.
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It's carpe diem for the channel

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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In today's economic climate, businesses must invest in smart IT to slash costs and boost efficiency, argues John Bessey from Microsoft New Zealand.
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Handling that external pressure

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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ACE Diploma students battle illness and external pressures, showing initiative and staying positive in the face of increasing exam difficulty.
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MWC in a nutshell

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.
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Well placed for a successful career

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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<strong>The Channel caught up with the ACE students after their work placement experience, as the course's conclusion creeps ever closer.
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Channels – the nature of enablement

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Donald Hastie, CEO of ERMLive, reveals how re-designing software to integrate with Microsoft tech transformed his channel strategy and improved sales.
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Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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Designed for mid-size business EBS 2008 brings together the series of Microsoft technologies that mid-sized businesses need most.
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Recognising excellence: 2008 Microsoft partner award winners

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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New Zealand's top Microsoft partners celebrated at the Auckland Museum, with Auldhouse, Axon, Intergen, Kinetics Group, and Provoke winning again.
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Climate Savers launches in NZ

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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The Climate Savers Smart Computing Program, led by Intel and Google, launches in New Zealand to boost energy efficiency in PCs and servers.
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Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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Microsoft advises retailers to get ready for a booming Xbox 360 holiday season, as new pricing and games are set to drive high demand in New Zealand.
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Third party backup & SQL Server

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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SMBs in ANZ turn to SQL Server and third-party backups for cost-effective data management and protection against data loss.
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Microsoft discontinues NZ partner conference

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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Microsoft cancels its NZ partner conference for 2008, focusing instead on the Microsoft Partner Awards. Reactions range from disappointment to support.