Microsoft stories - Page 239
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.
Microsoft MVP: Being your own boss is difficult
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Keeping discipline is hardest part of being your own boss, says Stephen Forte, CSO of Telerik. #startups #entrepreneurship.
Microsoft: Office for iPad and Android tablets nearing…
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, hints at the possibility of Microsoft Office moving to iPad and Android tablets.
Bing steps out the Search Box with new design
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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Bing unveils a bold redesign, merges semantic and social search, and enhances its role across Microsoft's offerings, aiming for a seamless user experience.
Synnex expands amid birthday celebrations
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Celebrating its 8th birthday, Synnex NZ expands its team to Wellington and Christchurch, signalling significant growth and innovation.
Microsoft pulls cringeworthy Apple ad… Well, almost
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Leaked videos from Apple strategy meeting cause controversy as Microsoft pulls anti-Apple advert #timetoswitch.
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.
NZ TechEd LIVE: Are Kiwis blind to Big Data privacy risks?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.
Microsoft backtracks as devs get early Windows 8.1 access
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.
Microsoft set for Surface 2.0 launch
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Invites for the forthcoming Surface 2.0 event in New York have been posted, an event where Microsoft is expected to show off new Surface hardware.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....
Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company's position in mobile overnight.
Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.
Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft marks Skype's 10th anniversary, celebrating 1.4 trillion minutes of global conversations since 2003.
Microsoft names new global Channel Chief
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.
Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.
Xbox One will not launch on November 8
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Microsoft rubbishes rumours that the Xbox One will be released on November 8, despite strong internet speculation to the contrary.
Xbox One processor power gated down to 2.5%
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Company has been recently talking up the insides of the Xbox One at the Hot Chips conference at Stamford University.
Former Microsoft CIO jumps ship to VMware
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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After quietly resigning from Redmond via LinkedIn in June, Microsoft veteran pops up in Palo Alto with VMware.