Microsoft stories - Page 215
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 Office 2010 interview
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Part 1: Microsoft Senior Product Manager and New Zealand expat, Geoff Anderson, talks to IT Brief about the upcoming launch of Office 2010.
Greenpeace fires data centre power warning
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
Another fix for Internet Explorer
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
Messenger for Mac 8 beta released
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
Comprehensive Natal demo coming to E3 2010
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft unveils an in-depth look at Project Natal at E3 2010 with a grand debut and gaming line-up reveal in Los Angeles.
Microsoft Partner Awards officially open
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Microsoft Partner Awards 2010 are open for entries, aiming to honour the best of Microsoft's New Zealand Partners who delivered exemplary solutions.
Microsoft squeezes Citrix into Windows server pack
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Citrix and Microsoft team up to boost virtual desktops with rich graphics in Windows Server 2008 R2, elevating remote work experiences.
Fujitsu details Dynamics Connect Day
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Three New Zealand-based events aim to offer a full understanding of the latest Microsoft business solution set.
Intergen's Dynamics Day '10 detailed
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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The firm is currently working with Microsoft to bring speakers to the Wellington-based event, COO Simon Bright has revealed.
Tandberg joins forces with Datacraft
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Tandberg has partnered with Datacraft to bolster its presence in New Zealand, aiming to address the growing demand for video conferencing solutions.
Tandberg makes senior NZ appointment
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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In what the company calls a senior New Zealand appointment, Dominic Stevens has been appointed Product and Sales Engineer.
Microsoft launches new MultiPoint Server
Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Microsoft launches MultiPoint Server, boosting affordable tech in education by enabling shared computer access for multiple users.
New IE exploit detected
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
Support ending soon for some Windows users
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.
The new architecture
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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While virtualisation in business is growing, migration of mission-critical applications remains a sticking point, according to Gartner.
Microsoft shuts down huge botnet
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has gained a court order shutting down a criminal botnet<br />believed to have infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
Google slammed with antitrust accusation
Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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The European Union has agreed to investigate charges of monopolistic practices made against Google by three companies, Foundem, ejustice.
Controversy over Google's book project continues
Fri, 19th Feb 2010
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Google defended its book digitisation project in a Manhattan courtroom, facing opposition from Microsoft and Amazon over anti-trust and copyright concerns.
Microsoft Outlook becomes social network hub
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has announced that Outlook users will now be able to access Facebook and MySpace info via their inboxes.
Microsoft 'out-Apples Apple'
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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In a bold move, Microsoft debuts Windows Phone Series 7 at MWC, aiming to 'out-Apple Apple' with a groundbreaking OS.