Microsoft stories - Page 215
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.
Apple gains market share in slowing smartphone market
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Apple has made up ground on Samsung and Android has faltered in the latest mobile phone report from Gartner - but where is Microsoft?.
Fujitsu brings hybrid cloud solution to NZ via Azure
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Fujitsu teams up with Microsoft Azure to launch new Hybrid Cloud Services in New Zealand, allowing customers to choose public and private cloud options.
Calling all Kiwi Channel, Microsoft Partner Connect event soon
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Microsoft’s 2015 Partner Connect event is coming soon to New Zealand, proving 2,300 Kiwi partners with insight into how they can be successful.
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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plantronics
Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Your Invite: Cyclone Microsoft Education Roadshow this week
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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cyclone computers
Cyclone, the Kiwi ICT provider and Microsoft Authorised Education Reseller, is hosting a free Microsoft Education roadshow this August and September.
NextDC to deliver private connections Microsoft Azure
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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NextDC boosts Australia's cloud access with direct Microsoft Azure links, eyeing low-latency and secure connectivity.
Windows 10 key focus of Microsoft's Ignite NZ event
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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Microsoft ignites tech excitement with Windows 10 as the centrepiece at Ignite NZ event in Auckland this September.
NextDC wins $35 million Federal Government contract
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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NextDC secures a GBP £35 million Federal Government contract for data centre services, heralding a new era for its in-house engineering and project management.
Making metadata manageable for ECM and search
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Metadata is entering the mainstream of content management and search. ECM vendors now make metadata-driven functionality central to their platforms as.
Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.
Microsoft announces Australia Partner Awards finalists
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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partner awards
Kloud, Readify, Data#3 and Empired are leading the charge for glory at the Microsoft Australia Partner Awards this month.
Gamescom 2015 reveals many blockbuster games for Xbox One next year
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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2016 is looking like a very stacked year as Microsoft announced at Gamescom earlier today a ton of new things.
Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.
Hand-on review: Microsoft Lumia 435
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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With the Lumia 435, Microsoft are taking on the low powered entry level Android smartphones, does it fare well?.
Closer look at the Microsoft Lumia 640
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Microsoft have made it easy to transition to the Lumia 640 from an Android or an iPhone, allowing you to use your iCloud or Google account.
Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense a 'major security flaw', says Xirrus
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Global Wi-Fi company Xirrus says Wi-Fi Sense is a massive security issue and potential deal-breaker for IT departments.
Centrify eyes up new reseller partners; new markets
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Centrify is on the lookout for additional local partners as the company eyes up new markets under the watch of its new ANZ boss.
Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Unless they opt out, Windows 10 prompts users to share access to their Wi-Fi networks with any contacts listed in Outlook, Skype and Facebook.
Empired joins Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Empired has won a place in the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle - an elite group of Dynamics partners.