Microsoft stories - Page 290
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.
Kiwi Pingar revolutionises search engines
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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Tauranga software company Pingar unveiled its latest application today – a new search algorithm that takes the browsing out of browsing.
Microsoft promote Tovia Va'aelua
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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Tovia Va'aelua, known for his work at Microsoft NZ, is set to lead the Server and Tools Business in the Philippines from Dec 2009.
Liddell leaves Microsoft
Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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Kiwi Chris Liddell will be leaving Microsoft at the end of 2009, with Peter Klein set to take over as the company's new chief financial officer.
Security alert for Internet Explorer
Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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Microsoft races to fix a critical flaw in Internet Explorer, affecting various Windows versions, urging users to update protections.
Committed to the channel, but not the experience?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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CHANGES to the delivery of media licenses won't affect the relationship between Microsoft and its channel partners.
IDC rewards cloud excellence
Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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NetSuite became the only Software-as–a-Service (SaaS) business vendor to receive IDC's SMB Excellence Award yesterday.
Microsoft launches cloud services
Wed, 18th Nov 2009
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Microsoft officially moved into the era of cloud computing today with the release of the Windows Azure platform.
Microsoft changes licensing channel
Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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Resellers could be cut out as Microsoft moves towards a more sustainable means of selling its software <br /> <br /> licenses.
Wolfram Alpha teams up with Bing
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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Microsoft's Bing search engine has just announced a series of new features, some of which are powered by the Wolfram Alpha 'answer engine'.
Tech experts speak at Right Click event
Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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Top tech experts will explore Windows 7 and new HP devices, including touch-screens, at the final Right Click event on 19 Nov at SkyCity, Auckland.
More Windows patches this week
Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.
Kiwis flock to the Microsoft Cloud
Wed, 4th Nov 2009
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Over 200 New Zealand firms have embraced Microsoft Online Services, as the tech giant reveals new pricing and expands availability by 15 markets.
Review: Windows 7
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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With Windows 7, there's real evidence that Microsoft has truly listened to the many criticisms leveled at Windows Vista.
Ricoh joins Laserfiche as VAR
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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Laserfiche today announced that Ricoh NZ will be the authorised value added reseller (VAR) to provide agile enterprise content management (ECM) and.
Major Nelson shatters Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumours
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Rumors of a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360 have been quashed by Microsoft's Major Nelson, stating no plans for introduction.
Microsoft releases Windows 7
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, was launched on Thursday at an event in Auckland's Queen Elizabeth Square.
Pingar debuts at Sharepoint Conference
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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New Zealand's Pingar to launch its innovative search tool at the SharePoint Conference 2009 in Las Vegas, set to integrate with Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
Wake up and win Windows 7
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Microsoft and HP, alongside Richie McCaw, will give away Windows 7 HP PCs every 10 minutes in Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart on 22 October.
Video: Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest cinema screen
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Microsoft and Pead PR invited Game Console to play Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest 35mm permanent screen at Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
October Windows updates available
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.