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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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Windows 10 optimised devices and opportunities revealed
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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Microsoft showcased new Windows 10 devices at Computex 2015 and discussed its plans to have 1 billion devices running on Windows 10 in the next few years.
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Aussie companies bask in global Microsoft Partner Award glory
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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Australian firms Kloud Solutions, Bizdata, and Readify clinch top honours at Microsoft's global Partner Awards.
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UPDATED: Kiwi hat trick in global Microsoft Partner Awards
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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Intergen, Leapthought and VMob take glory at global Microsoft Partner Awards; Marker Metro and New Era among finalists.
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UXC Eclipse's Dynamic success in retail
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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UXC Eclipse's investment in Microsoft Dynamics is paying dividends, with the company inking $20 million of retail business in the past four months.
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VMob a winning partner in Microsoft's eyes
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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NZ's VMob shines at Microsoft Partner Awards, winning in Application Innovation and noted as an Intelligent Systems finalist.
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Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.
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Readify brings home the Microsoft awards
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Readify takes out Microsoft 2015 Country Partner of the Year and Microsoft Application Lifecycle Management Partner of the Year.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider receives new trailer and box-art
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft have released a new trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider plus the official box-art.
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Get in line: Windows 10 launch date announced
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Microsoft has announced when its new operating system will become available as a free upgrade for Windows users.
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Empired signs $20 million Rio Tinto deal
Thu, 28th May 2015
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Empired has won a $20 million contract with Rio Tinto to provide application managed services across more than 170 applications.
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Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security
Thu, 28th May 2015
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Microsoft has laid bare the security and data privacy of its Azure cloud platform in response to a due diligence framework from the NZ Government.
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What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.
Wed, 27th May 2015
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BrandZ reveals its top 100 most valuable global brands, and takes a closer look at the growing power of the technology sector and how it's evolving.
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Synnex NZ: New vendors, more headcount and cloud on horizon
Tue, 26th May 2015
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In his first interview, Synnex boss Kee Ong tells ChannelLife about the company’s plans post Richard Harri, and reaffirms its commitment to NZ.
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Is the Windows 10 new music app a Spotify clone?
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Microsoft has released a glimpse of what it is planning for its music app coming with Windows 10, and it looks an awful lot like Spotify.
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NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Virsae, the Auckland-based cloud services provider, is looking to raise $3 million from equity investors to accelerate growth internationally.
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ESET gives the lowdown on 'promising' Windows 10 security
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Windows XP users are more likely to be affected by malware threats than newer versions according to cybersecurity expert Aryeh Goretsky.
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Rethink data storage for SMBs
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Synology has a strong focus and dedication to the SME space, with solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, user-friendly and scalable.
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Will Windows 10 save PC sales?
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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With a global PC market slump of 7% in Q1 2015, analysts remain sceptical that the launch of Windows 10 will revive PC sales despite Microsoft's efforts.
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Good Technology updates email application for a mobile world
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Good Technology has updated its Good Work secure email app to allow users to work with Microsoft Office document attachments from within their email.
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Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.