Microsoft stories - Page 248
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 sells 60m Windows 8 licences
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Microsoft has hit the ground running by selling 60 million Windows 8 licences just two months post-launch, mirroring Windows 7's success.
US Army recruits Microsoft
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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US Army, Air Force and DISA expand access to Microsoft technologies through cost-saving modernisation agreement.
Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
Microsoft lagging five years behind Apple
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Despite growth, analysts predict Microsoft will trail five years behind Apple in smartphone shipments, holding just 9% global market share by 2017.
Microsoft increases production after Surface surge
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Microsoft ramps up Surface production, expanding retail presence globally amid surging demand for its popular tablet.
Top 10 Wireless Predictions for 2013
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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As 2012 draws to a close Juniper Research has drawn up a list of predictions for the mobile and wireless industry during 2013.
Microsoft signs Android patent deal
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Microsoft has cemented a patent deal with EINS, ensuring German-produced Android tablets benefit from its extensive patent portfolio.
Microsoft struggles with Surface sales
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Microsoft expected to sell less than one million Surface RT tablets in December quarter, says brokerage firm Detwiler Fenton.
No win for Windows 8 in US
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 8, is struggling in the US with sales down 21% compared to last year.
Momentum with Microsoft according to Ballmer
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's performance during 2012, highlighting revenue growth and a shift to devices and services.
Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licences
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has reported selling 40 million Windows 8 licences since its launch, surpassing the early sales pace of Windows 7.
Microsoft has “come a long way in the past year”
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Microsoft holds shareholder meeting in Seattle as CEO Steve Ballmer shares business updates and highlights success of Windows 8.
Bing reveals top 2012 searches
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has revealed the iPhone 5 to be the top-searched news story of 2012, along with a host of other results from search engine Bing.
Virtualisation: Technology behind mobile workstyles
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Desktop virtualisation is enabling the new mobile workforce, says Nabeel Youakim, Citrix Systems Asia Pacific vice president products and Microsoft alliance.
Windows celebrates 27th birthday
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.
Ballmer slams Apple and Android
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad
Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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CloudOn, a free service which provides a version of Microsoft Office for iPad, secures second round of funding.
Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.
HP wins US$36m cloud contract
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Company to move U.S. Veteran Affairs communications environment to the cloud with Microsoft Office 365, in a five-year deal.
Microsoft shines spotlight on new SharePoint
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Software giant demonstrates new product enhancements with huge investment in social, cloud and mobile capabilities.