Microsoft stories - Page 236
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.
Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Bill Gates laughs off an awkward moment on Jimmy Fallon's show when an Apple MacBook makes an untimely appearance.
HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.
Nokia closing in on new CEO...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Nokia narrows CEO search, eyeing Rajeev Suri to steer 149-year-old firm post-$7.4bn handset deal with Microsoft.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
Xbox launches military feel to new-look Titanfall controller
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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One of the many positives surrounding a big game release is the limited edition gaming gear that comes with it and Titanfall proves to be no exception.
Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Following on from Jon DeVaan's Microsoft retirement earlier this week, Redmond's head of software testing has also cut his losses.
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.
PS4 sales surpass 4 million consoles
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Sony's PS4 outstrips Xbox One with over 4.2 million sales, soaring past its rival by 1.2 million units as demand continues to exceed supply.
Xbox One sales top 3 million mark
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Since the Xbox One launched in 13 countries on November 22 last year, the console has sold over three million units.
Microsoft's new CIO gets down to business
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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Jim DuBois steps up as Microsoft's new CIO, set to lead IT initiatives aiming to innovate and support its global customer base and workforce.
10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.
Synnex rewards customers with Microsoft device bundles
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Synnex delights customers with triumphant Microsoft device bundles, featuring Surface Pros and Xbox Ones, for top spenders on Redmond tech.
Helpouts… a killer app for Video Collaboration?
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.
Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Kiwis heading to the FIFA World Cup warned by Microsoft to guard against cyber scams in cybercrime hotspot Brazil.
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
Xbox One smashes 2 million consoles mark
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Xbox One sales soar past 2 million worldwide, setting a pace of 111,111 units per day since its launch, making it a top Christmas gift.
Is Ford CEO Mullaly no longer in the Microsoft driving seat?
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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Ford CEO Alan Mullaly to stay with company for at least another year, ruling him out of Microsoft CEO position.
Nokia's Elop out as Race for Redmond narrows...
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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Stephen Elop falls from grace in Microsoft CEO contest, race tightens between Ford's Alan Mulally and Microsoft VP Satya Nadella.
Microsoft unveils top Bing searches for 2013
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna dominate Bing's top searches of 2013, with women leading the list and only two men in the top ten.