Microsoft stories - Page 212
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.
Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
Microsoft to increase frequency of Halo titles
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Bungie may be out of the picture, but Microsoft tells IGN that it intends to increase the output of Halo titles.
Internet Explorer 9 out now
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
Dynamics CRM 2011 beta released
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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Microsoft unveils Dynamics CRM 2011 beta for cloud and on-premise, promising global expansion in 40 markets and 41 languages by year-end.
Microsoft pulls disaster comms service 'Vine'
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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Microsoft axes its emergency communication service Vine, citing sustainability issues despite its potential for connecting communities in crises.
Microsoft gives $50k to Red Cross appeal - Updated
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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Microsoft New Zealand donates NZD $50,000 to the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, offering extensive IT support to affected customers and partners.
Apple allows Flash into iOS
Fri, 10th Sep 2010
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In a notable policy shift, Apple opens iOS doors to Flash, enhancing app development flexibility and hoping to boost App Store success.
Microsoft apologises for cloud outage
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft apologises after a local glitch took its US cloud service down for hours, affecting North American businesses.
Latest Halo: Reach live-action trailer released
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft releases a poignant live-action trailer for Halo: Reach, highlighting the human aspect of the Covenant invasion.
Crackdown 2 to get Toy Box DLC
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Crackdown 2's Toy Box DLC brings new vehicles, modes, and avatar awards, offering a mix of free and premium content to enhance gameplay.
Halo: Reach leaks online
Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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Halo: Reach suffers early leak as hackers circumvent Xbox Live security, with gameplay videos and spoilers surfacing online ahead of Sept 14 release.
Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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The inevitable fighting title for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral has been officially announced! Read on for the first details and the trailer.
Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards - winners revealed
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Kiwi innovation shines at Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards with 18 firms winning across 21 categories, showcasing NZ's tech genius on a global stage.
IE9 available soon
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Microsoft has announced that the beta version of its new web browser, Internet Explorer 9, will be available for download soon.
Jabra ties local disti deal with Express Data
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Jabra boosts its NZ presence by appointing Express Data as a partner, targeting a surge in unified communications with strategic alliances.
Microsoft downplays PC slowdown talk
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Microsoft counters PC decline fears amid rising smartphone and iPad popularity, citing strong global PC market growth.
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.
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.
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.