Microsoft stories - Page 247
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 XP end-of-life: Danger or hype?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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With the end of official support for Windows XP looming, the danger of exploitation is real, warns GFI Software.
Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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cybersecurity
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Microsoft is here to help, and help they will. But the truth is they can only go so far, the rest lies with you, the user….
SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
Is Apple top of America’s Billion Dollar Brands Club?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Apple reigns supreme in America's Billion Dollar Brands Club, outstripping Google and Microsoft with a stunning $104 billion worth.
Microsoft OneNote tops Mac App store
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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OneNote for Mac has become the most popular free Mac app in the App Store in a single day, besting OS X update Mavericks, which was released in October.
Microsoft picks Provoke as cloud solutions partner
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft enlists Provoke and Insight for a 6-month campaign to educate on cloud solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability.
One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.
Group conferencing with Microsoft Lync room systems
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Deane Jessep, UCFX director of business development outlines the options for group conferencing when using Microsoft Lync.
Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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apps
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft’s cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...
Microsoft's Cloud OS Summit: Learn the wider benefits of cloud technologies...
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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cloud services
How can cloud technologies drive more efficiency and deliver new forms of value to your organisation? Microsoft’s answer is the Cloud OS.
Microsoft unveils new ‘Personal’ Office 365 SKU
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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Microsoft is set to release Office 365 Personal, a new option designed for individuals, within the next few months.
If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
Google turns the screw on competitors...
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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dropbox
Google has announced it is to lower the prices of its Google Drive subscriptions, placing even greater pressure on its competitors.
How tech can combat the incoming storm...
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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NIWA leverages cutting-edge tech to revolutionise collaboration, drastically enhancing New Zealand's environmental research capabilities.
Microsoft: Xbox One's 'sugar-coated'
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's Phil Spencer has conceded that Microsoft's Xbox One messaging across the May 2013 reveal event and E3 2013 could have been handled better.
Titanfall servers switched on today for NZ gamers
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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digital entertainment
EA, Respawn and Microsoft have announced that Australian servers will be coming online starting today to support Titanfall in Australia and New Zealand.
I now pronounce you... Provoke for life
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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intergen
Provoke strengthens its Seattle presence with Naomi Lind as GM and her husband, Jono Lind, as Principal Architect, marking a unique dual appointment.
Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Microsoft warns SMBs: Ditch Windows XP or risk efficiency and security. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 for competitiveness.
Either do your job, or don’t do your job
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, reveals best and worst advice in first public appearance since leaving the company #business #advice.