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Half a million NZ PCs face security risks
Microsoft

Half a million NZ PCs face security risks

Microsoft will end Windows XP support in a year, leaving businesses using the system open to possible breaches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Microsoft Office 365: Yeah, that's pretty neat
Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365: Yeah, that's pretty neat

Microsoft dazzles with Office 365, offering vast features and cloud convenience at a fraction of the boxed suite's cost.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013

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Windows Embedded 8 launched online
Health Technologies

Windows Embedded 8 launched online

Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded 8 for enterprises, aiming to boost Internet of Things with a robust platform for actionable data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8
Microsoft Windows

Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8

Samsung threatens tech war with Microsoft over criticism of Windows 8, Surface tablet. PC industry shrinking, lacklustre demand for Surface.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013
Tough stuff with a price to match
Microsoft Windows

Tough stuff with a price to match

Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2013
EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet
Microsoft

EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet

Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Microsoft Windows

Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk

Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
ASUS releases the world's smallest router
Microsoft Windows

ASUS releases the world's smallest router

ASUS unveils world's tiniest router, flawless for travellers, blending full internet access into a pocket-friendly USB device.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013
Fastest growing online jobs in 2012
Hyperscale

Fastest growing online jobs in 2012

Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Gaming

Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales

Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Microsoft's 21st century learning approach
Microsoft

Microsoft's 21st century learning approach

Microsoft NZ's 2012/13 hits: Boosting 21st-century learning with free digital tools and making strides in tech with the launch of Windows 8.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2013
Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales
Network Infrastructure

Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales

Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
EduTech

Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans

South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Lenovo unleashes new touch devices
Lenovo

Lenovo unleashes new touch devices

Lenovo showcased its latest touch-optimised Windows 8 devices at CES 2013, featuring new ultra-portable IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks and ThinkPad Edge laptops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2013
Microsoft showcases new Windows 8 hardware
Semiconductors

Microsoft showcases new Windows 8 hardware

At CES, Microsoft unveils an array of pioneering Windows 8 hardware, showcasing advancements in touch tech and device mobility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2013
Microsoft sells 60m Windows 8 licences
Microsoft

Microsoft sells 60m Windows 8 licences

Microsoft has hit the ground running by selling 60 million Windows 8 licences just two months post-launch, mirroring Windows 7's success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Windows Guide
Lenovo

Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Windows Guide

The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, starting with your new Windows PC.

By Rebecca Rallo • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Webjet takes off to Microsoft Cloud
Public Cloud

Webjet takes off to Microsoft Cloud

Webjet soars to new heights with Microsoft Cloud, enhancing customer service and business scalability amid a 30% surge in online bookings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012