Microsoft stories - Page 206
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.
The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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healthtech
From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
Microsoft NZ names partner awards finalists
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards finalists announced, showcasing a blend of industry veterans and newcomers across 23 categories.
Microsoft revenue rises in busy quarter
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.
Remembering Steve Jobs
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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apple
Technology pioneers old and young have paid tribute to Steve Jobs, the iconic founder of Apple who passed away earlier today.
Secure me: credit card fraud
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.
Tech ED 2011
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Innovation, smart people and good processes are essential through technology changes, and the combination of all three will deliver tangible results.
Microsoft rolls out Mango
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.
Putting the 'Unified' in Unified Communications
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Polycom rebrands Intelligent Core as RealPresence, aiming to boost UC interoperability and double revenue to USD $3 billion with open standards.
Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kordia becomes NZ's first telco to win Microsoft's Lync SIP Trunking certification, signaling a boost for Unified Communications services.
5000 tablets given away
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has pleased guests at its Build developer conference in California by giving each attendee a Samsung tablet running Windows 8.
Dell & VMware to pair up in the cloud - Updated
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Dell has announced it will launch an enterprise cloud offering in partnership with long-time strategic partner VMware.
'Cloud is much closer than you think'
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Microsoft's CTO Norm Judah opens Tech.Ed with keynote speech on moving to the cloud, says it's closer than we think.
Reports of PC's death greatly exaggerated
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Despite HP ditching its PC division, Microsoft's Frank Shaw argues the PC era is far from over, heralding a future of digital collaboration.
Office 365 suffers outage - Updated
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The outages are frustrating for technology companies trying to convince IT professionals that cloud services are reliable.
Tech.Ed kicks off next week
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Tech.Ed, the pinnacle of IT events, rolls out next week for its 16th year with Microsoft at the helm, heralding innovation and strategy.
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.
Polycom Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Polycom wins 2011 Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year for enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge integrated conferencing solutions.
25 funny things to do at the office
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Beat office boredom: From wearing your boss's outfits to engaging in faux debates, here are 25 hilarious ways to entertain yourself at work.
All go for Mango
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.
Microsoft reports major profits
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.