Microsoft stories - Page 221
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.
Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003’s EoS looms
Mon, 4th May 2015
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As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 software development kits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Microsoft has revealed new features in Windows 10 and unveiled a set of software development kits to help developers create apps for the platform.
Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Skype for Business is Microsoft’s answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
IBM leader of the pack for cloud hosting
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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IBM is mostly likely to be win significant cloud hosting projects, according to a 451 research survey of almost 2,000 enterprise cloud users.
Halo 5: Guardians cover art revealed
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians' cover teases an epic clash between Master Chief and Spartan Locke, with Spartan Fireteams set to join the fray.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob’s sales, marketing and product development programme.
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
Cloud security: What enterprises of today require
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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multi-cloud
CipherCloud, the cloud visibility and data protection provider, has released market research focusing on top security requirements of businesses today.
Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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cloud services
Unisys has announced a new application that enables users of the ServiceNow platform to automate provisioning of IT resources on Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Microsoft to launch Lumia 640 and 435 in NZ, packing Office 365 and 4G, at wallet-friendly prices starting April.
Microsoft announces new 2-Tier CSP partners, Ingram and Rhipe
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Microsoft's Cloud Solution Partner program is only a year old but Microsoft is already tweaking the program in response to what they're hearing.
Microsoft's latest venture: Smart cooking?
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Microsoft and Miele have teamed up to create smarter home appliances for consumers, with new technology that capitalises on the Internet of Things.
Why you should move your business to Azure cloud
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Discover the cloud's silver lining. Azure's Australia-based data centres are a boon for NZ firms seeking to cut costs and enhance security.
Five partners go platinum with Sitecore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Five Sitecore partners have been elevated to Platinum status across Australia and New Zealand following the recent rollout of a new partner programme.
The countdown is on for Windows Server 2003 End of Support
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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partner programmes
The countdown to End of Support for Windows Server 2003 has begun in earnest, with Microsoft NZ working with partners to educate users about migration.
Microsoft finalises acquisition of Revolution Analytics
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Microsoft has officially closed an acquisition agreement with Revolution Analytics, the statistical software company behind the open source software R.
Microsoft takes on the iPad with the cheaper Surface 3
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Microsoft has announced the Surface 3, the latest in the Surface family, will be available in New Zealand in early May for a starting price of $799.