Microsoft stories - Page 210
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 to drop 'Autorun'
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.
Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.
Microsoft announces Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox LIVE's annual House Party returns with a stellar lineup, promising a new game every Wednesday, starting with 'Hard Corps: Uprising'.
Google catches Bing cheating
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Sting operation finds Microsoft's search engine copying Google results and displaying them as its own, says Google.
Microsoft registers 'kinecthalo.com' domain
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft's registration of kinecthalo.com hints at a potential Kinect-enabled Halo game, spurring speculation amid rumours of a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved.
2010 – The year of Xbox
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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2010 hailed as Xbox's landmark year, with a 42% growth fuelled by Kinect's launch and hits like Halo: Reach, marking Microsoft's triumphant stride in gaming.
Microsoft Business Integration Roadshow detailed
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Microsoft's Business Integration Roadshow kicks off in Auckland on Feb 14, aiming to streamline businesses with cutting-edge tech.
HP and Microsoft launch new apps
Thu, 20th Jan 2011
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HP and Microsoft reveal a suite of new appliances, promising to revolutionise productivity and IT efficiency with their latest collaborative innovation.
Microsoft opens new tech marketplace in NZ
Wed, 19th Jan 2011
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Microsoft launches Pinpoint in NZ, a tech marketplace aimed at connecting businesses with innovative solutions and expertise.
Microsoft launches Dynamics CRM Online
Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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Microsoft unveils Dynamics CRM Online, enhancing productivity in sales, service and marketing with innovative cloud technology, available globally.
Microsoft fights Apple's App Store trademark
Thu, 13th Jan 2011
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'App Store' is a generic term that competitors should be able to use, Microsoft tells the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.
Microsoft preps last major patch of 2010
Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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Last security update of the year to address 40 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, IE, SharePoint and Exchange.
Microsoft pitches for Salesforce, Oracle customers
Fri, 10th Dec 2010
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Open letter and special offer made to lure Salesforce.com and Oracle customers into trying Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online.
Jabra launches Microsoft Lync range
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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Following the recent launch of Microsoft Lync 2010, Jabra has unveiled details on a fleet of products optimised for Microsoft's new communications system.
MS strikes deal with WP7 jailbreakers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Work stops on the ChevronWP7 jailbreaking tool as Microsoft enters into talks with the developer about bringing some of its features to the main OS.
Lync mobile app due 2011
Tue, 30th Nov 2010
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Microsoft is working on iPhone and Windows Phone 7 applications for its just-launched complete communications system.
Microsoft launches Lync
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Microsoft unveils Lync, a game-changer in business communication, integrating messaging with Office and SharePoint for a unified experience.
Kiwi CMS firm scoops world first certificate
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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New Zealand's SilverStripe secures world's first for open source CMS on Windows platform, expanding global interoperability.
Rumour: Gears of War title headed to Kinect?
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.