Microsoft stories - Page 259
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 Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
Kordia NZ receives Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Kordia NZ leads as the first in the country to secure Microsoft Lync 2013 certification, bolstering business communication capabilities.
Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.
Nobody wants the Surface RT, will we care about the Pro?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Oh dear. We’ve held the position that Microsoft is making a big gamble with its barge into the tablet market...
Breakdown of Dell's deal...
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Dell's US$24.4 billion deal to go private, led by founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake, offers shareholders USD $13.65 per share, a 25% premium.
Microsoft Office 365: Yeah, that’s pretty neat
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Microsoft dazzles with Office 365, offering vast features and cloud convenience at a fraction of the boxed suite's cost.
Dell closing in on $23 billion private deal
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Dell is on the brink of a monumental $23 billion deal to go private, with shares poised at up to $13.75, in tech's biggest buyout since the recession.
Waikato team make Microsoft Imagine Cup final
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Students make the final of the 2013 New Zealand Microsoft Imagine Cup by developing an app to help absentee-parents maintain relationships with their children.
Kiwi IT trio take out Gold
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Three NZ IT firms achieve top one per cent status globally, becoming Microsoft Gold Partners in key competencies, showcasing unparalleled expertise.
Fastest growing online jobs in 2012
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.
Microsoft releases Office 365 Home Premium
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Microsoft launches Office 365 Home Premium, offering the latest Office apps, extra SkyDrive storage, and Skype calling for NZD $165 annually.
Oo look! Microsoft mobile strategy might not be stillborn after all.
Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's mobile strategy gains unexpected support, with research showing IT execs see them as a market leader in mobile enterprise solutions.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
Microsoft marks Data Privacy Day with warning
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft issues a Data Privacy Day warning, highlighting research that reveals public concerns over online privacy and the need for better data control.
Microsoft in talks to buyout Dell
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft is nearing a multi-billion-dollar deal to help finance Dell's buyout, aiming to transform the iconic computer maker's future.
Microsoft grows Surface family
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft set to expand its Surface lineup with the Pro model, boasting laptop power in a tablet, launching in the US and Canada on Feb 9.
Bing brings more of Facebook to search
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Microsoft says users will see five times more Facebook content in the sidebar, including status updates, shared links, comments and photos from friends.
US tech earnings in focus this week
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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US corporate earnings will take centre stage with Apple, Microsoft, IBM and Google among those scheduled to release in the coming days.
OneNet goes for Microsoft gold
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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OneNet shines as NZ's only Microsoft Gold Hosting Partner, aiming to boost its reseller network after a rigorous certification process.
Staying connected during natural disasters
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Microsoft launches HelpBridge app to ensure vital connections during natural disasters, allowing for easy, multifaceted emergency communications.