Microsoft stories - Page 216
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.
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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data analytics
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planning
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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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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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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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smartphones
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reviews
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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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cloud services
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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wireless networks
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windows
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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microsoft dynamics
Empired has won a place in the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle - an elite group of Dynamics partners.
Windows 10 lands in Australia - will you upgrade?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Australians ponder the merits of upgrading as Windows 10 rolls out free, with businesses reticent despite Microsoft's big security promises.
Windows 10 officially drops in NZ
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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While Microsoft is describing it as the best and most secure Windows ever, there are questions over its relevance and potential slow adoption rates.
Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Windows 10 isn’t about Microsoft recapturing the important mobile operating systems market, instead it’s about gaining a strong foothold IoT.
Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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windows
Two thirds of IT decision makers plan to wait at least 6 months to migrate over to the new operating system, according to a new survey from Adaptiva.