Microsoft stories - Page 288
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.
Well-known face to leave Microsoft NZ
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Brett Roberts, Microsoft NZ's Chief Technical Officer, departs end of January due to role relocation, amidst company restructures.
Microsoft grants children access to Xbox 360 Facebook, Twitter
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live, giving kids access to social apps like Facebook and Twitter with parental approval, says Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb.
NetApp and Microsoft in three-year pact
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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NetApp and Microsoft have inked a three-year strategic alliance to collaborate on virtualisation, cloud computing, and storage management solutions.
Security fixes this week from Microsoft, Adobe
Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Microsoft and Adobe roll out critical security updates, fixing vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to remotely control users' devices.
Microsoft announces Games on Demand for Windows LIVE
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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From December 15th, PC gamers will be able to purchase and download games directly from their Windows LIVE client.
2010 calling
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.
Review: Microsoft Security Essentials
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Microsoft's free solution, Security Essentials, is a mere 4.7MB download at most, and installation is straightforward and painless.
Appeal to rebuild Samoan Telecentres
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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An appeal has been launched to raise money to rebuild four Telecentres destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa in September.
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.