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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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Encourage productivity – get active!

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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There are a couple of things about being safe and comfortable at the office that not a lot of people consider.
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Viva Piñata: Party Animals – Xbox 360

Sat, 1st Mar 2008
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Those who enjoyed the original Viva Piñata will doubtfully get pleasure from this latest release from Microsoft.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition - PC

Fri, 1st Feb 2008
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The flight simulator series has been around almost as long as PC computer gaming itself, with the original Microsoft Flight Simulator released back in 1982.
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New 'Fase' For Fasa Studios?

Fri, 1st Feb 2008
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Jordan Weisman reclaims rights to MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies for new venture Smith and Tinker, hinting at immersive online worlds.
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Microsoft releases Xbox 360 HD-DVD emulator

Fri, 1st Feb 2008
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Microsoft launches an innovative Xbox 360 HD-DVD emulator, cutting costs for film studios and enhancing content testing ahead of disc production.
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Microsoft CRM 4.0

Sat, 1st Dec 2007
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Microsoft launches CRM 4.0, enhancing CRM with multi-tenancy and on-demand solutions, ready by February 2008. Aims to empower businesses globally.
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Windows Mobile 6 hits NZ

Sat, 1st Dec 2007
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Windows Mobile 6 debuts in NZ, offering advanced mobile versions of Office apps. Telecom and Vodafone back its launch with new devices.
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Blade raises the FTP bar

Thu, 1st Nov 2007
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Successful Wellington software consulting firm, Blade, has teamed up with distributor Soft Solutions to bring its exciting Blade Transfer Services 2.
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Support service with strength

Thu, 1st Nov 2007
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SQL Services Ltd specialises in providing remote database management and consulting services for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environme.
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Wacom embraces change

Mon, 1st Oct 2007
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Wacom appoints Scholastic as its new distributor in New Zealand, enhancing educational outreach and unveiling a fresh brand identity designed by Wolf Olins.
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Integrated security solutions

Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides comprehensive protection, optimized performance, and simplified management for email infrastructure.
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Introducing IP FX dimensions

Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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New Zealand-based Telphony software development company, IPFX, is in line to announce some exciting new changes.
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TLC for the home PC

Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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As home PCs become central to family life, about 67% lack effective antivirus protection. Microsoft's OneCare offers holistic security and maintenance.
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CA security goes compact

Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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CA has announced the release of its Internet Security Suite 2007 software on a two gigabyte (GB) credit card-sized flash drive memory card.
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Matt Meffin – Search4Jobs Microsoft Gaming

Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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Matt Meffin, a 20-year-old Aucklander, shares his journey in Microsoft's gaming sector through the 'Search4Jobs' project, eyeing a future in game management.
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Let's hear IT for the girls

Tue, 1st May 2007
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Auckland Girls' Grammar students explore ICT careers at Go Girl – Go IT workshop, thanks to Women in Technology and Accelerating Auckland.
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Sharing the love

Tue, 1st May 2007
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As more customers desire solutions that encompass software from a variety of vendors, partners who provide mixed solutions will benefit in today's market.
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Xbox 360 Qwerty Device

Tue, 1st May 2007
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Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 QWERTY accessory, aimed at easing messaging for gamers in NZ, ensuring more play, less type.
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Mass Effect

Tue, 1st May 2007
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Mass Effect, an Xbox 360 exclusive by BioWare, promises a rich sci-fi saga with deep role-playing, set to revolutionize gaming this year.
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Game review: Shadowrun

Sun, 1st Apr 2007
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It sounds like Shadowrun will be an interesting game and as the flagship title for Microsoft's Vista, it has potential to be an Xbox 360 star.