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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.
Cortana

Windows 10 now enterprise ready; Cortana says g'day

Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means it can now 'confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
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Cloud ends growth impediment for Injury Treatment

Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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A move to cloud infrastructure has ended a logistical nightmare and removed an impediment to growth for an Aussie business with a dispersed workforce.
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Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store

Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.
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Bumper growth for MapR as companies seek value from data

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Big data and Hadoop expert MapR Technologies has reported record bookings for Q3 as companies look for revenue growth and efficiencies from data.
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Microsoft bites into Android's Aussie tablet share

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Demand for two-in-one devices are ramping up, with Microsoft cashing in on demand for more professional devices.
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First Xbox One backwards compatible games revealed

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Microsoft has released a list of the first Xbox One backwards compatible games, with 104 Xbox 360 games available from November 12th.
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OS/2 to ride again

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
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Microsoft and Red Hat partner up for enterprise hybrid cloud

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft and Red Hat have partnered up to help enterprise customers embrace hybrid cloud by offering more flexibility in deploying Red Hat on Azure.
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Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.
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OneDrive storage slashing raises ire

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.
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Trend Micro offers up Deep Security through Azure marketplace

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Trend Micro is offering its Deep Security product through Microsoft's Azure marketplace after joining Microsoft's Enterprise Cloud Alliance.
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Surface Book and Band exclusive to Microsoft flagship store

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's newly announced Surface Book and new fitness wearable, Band 2, will be available exclusively through Microsoft's Sydney flagship store.
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Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Microsoft is removing unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 consumers and downgrading the free option - with no word yet on OneDrive for Business.
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Microsoft ramps up Windows 10 upgrade push

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Microsoft is changing its approach to Windows 10 upgrades, with the vendor 're-categorising' Windows 10 as a recommended update from early next year.
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Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.
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Azure Aussie data centres seeing 'significant' uptake

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Microsoft is ramping up investment in its Australian Azure operations - and partner resources - on the back of 'significant' uptake.
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Veeam accelerating partner cloud revenue opportunities with new offering

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Veeam launches managed backup portal for service providers saying the new offering accelerates cloud revenue opportunities for partners.
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HP calls it quits in public cloud battle

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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HP is shutting down its Helion public cloud platform, bowing out of the market which had seen it going head to head with AWS, Microsoft and Google.
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Does Xbox One exclusive Halo 5: Guardians live up to the hype?

Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians dazzles on Xbox One, delivering fast, fluid gameplay and stunning visuals in a worthy series sequel.
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Microsoft signs cloud deal with NSW Government

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Microsoft cloud, mobility and collaborative solutions are being made available to NSW Government departments in one of the largest deals of its kind.