Microsoft stories - Page 250
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 EOS - SMB Checklist
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft offers a vital checklist for SMBs to transition from Windows XP before its looming end of support on April 8, 2014.
Microsoft’s partners remain linchpin of company’s business model
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's integrity and success lie in partner loyalty, underlining Satya Nadella's pivotal role in steering the tech giant amidst industry giants.
World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.
Microsoft employees give new CEO a ‘12th man’ welcome
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Microsoft employees swarm Studio D with rousing support for new CEO Satya Nadella, marking a united stride into a future of innovation.
Dunedin becomes first 'clean' area in Microsoft anti-piracy sweep
Thu, 6th Feb 2014
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Dunedin hailed as the first 'clean' zone in Microsoft NZ's nationwide anti-piracy campaign, uncovering zero software violations.
Lync: Great for business, even better for the contact centre
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Lync revolutionises contact centres, boosting agent productivity and customer service by enhancing multi-channel communication.
Introducing Microsoft's new CEO...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has appointed Satya Nadella as CEO, with Bill Gates becoming Technology Advisor and John Thompson as Chairman of the Board.
Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.
'Who am I?' - Nadella's first words...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's newly appointed CEO, has expressed his humility and excitement in his first letter to employees.
Departing Ballmer's final rally cry...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, has expressed his excitement for the future under the leadership of new CEO, Satya Nadella.
Redmond's big guns welcome Nadella...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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A host of Microsoft stalwarts stepped forward to welcome Satya Nadella today, as he becomes only the third CEO in the Redmond hot seat.
METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.
Xbox 360 owners, put your Warface on
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Crytek and Microsoft Studios have launched a public beta for “Warface Xbox 360 Edition,” letting fans experience the dynamic FPS ahead of its Autumn release.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
Are we looking at Microsoft’s next CEO…?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.
Fable Anniversary comes to the Xbox 360
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Fable Anniversary breathes new life into a classic, bringing updated graphics and an immersive experience to Xbox 360 gamers.
Small NZ businesses going global with cloud
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Small NZ retail exporters embrace cloud tech to gain a global foothold, outpacing big companies hampered by old systems.
Windows 8.1 says ‘Hasta la Vista baby!’ to old OS
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.
Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer’s replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….
Microsoft set to announce new CEO...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Four months after Microsoft announced that CEO Steve Ballmer would retire, the software giant is reportedly close to naming a replacement.