Microsoft stories - Page 219
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 urges partners to get ready for Windows 10
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Microsoft is urging its Kiwi partners to be proactive as the launch of Windows 10 draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor.
Shavlik releases security software in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Shavlik Protect now available on Microsoft Azure, allowing users to install patch management in under one minute.
Wireless charging speeding up
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Wireless charging revolution: WPC's latest Qi spec delivers 15W fast charging, promising 60% battery in 30 minutes.
Exclusive: Blue skies as Westcon launches cloud services
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Westcon will officially launch its BlueSky cloud services offering next week after a month of ‘undercover’ operation in Australia.
Microsoft: Electronic Software Delivery is the present
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Microsoft Electronic software delivery (ESD) is the secure delivery of a product key directly to consumers and small businesses.
Office for Android phone finally released
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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Word, Excel and PowerPoint are now available as apps for Android phone users, including a new UI with a similar and consistent Office experience.
Is Server 2003 end of life 2015’s biggest security threat?
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on 14 July, millions of systems remain at risk, posing 2015’s biggest security threat.
Time nearly up for Microsoft end-of-support
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Microsoft NZ urges prompt migration from Windows Server 2003 as end-of-support looms, posing significant cyber risk.
Microsoft bins Windows 8 Skype app
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft simplifies Skype for PC users, retiring Windows modern app & redirecting to desktop app. #Skype #Microsoft #Windows10.
Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Veteran IT journalist Randal Jackson has passed away. Pat Pilcher recounts his memories of one of technology journalism's legendary characters.
HP, VMware, IBM lead the pack in configuration management market
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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HP, VMware, IBM and Microsoft are dominating the configuration management market, with BMC Software, Dell, Oracle and Symantec close behind.
Top ICT companies honoured by Frost & Sullivan
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Microsoft, Huawei, Fortinet, F5 Networks, AWS, Microsoft and Telstra among who's who of tech companies honoured at Frost & Sullivan APAC ICT awards.
Hadoop hits Azure with MapR; new opportunities for partners
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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cloud services
MapR is taking Hadoop on demand to Microsoft Azure and says that means new growth and business opportunities for its channel partners.
Rhipe CEO takes on managing director role
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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distributors
Dominic O'Hanlon, CEO of Rhipe, appointed as managing director as he aims to lead the company in cloud and channel expansion.
Microsoft announces big things for Xbox One at E3 2015
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Microsoft had an amazing E3 2015 earlier today announcing a lot of blockbuster things for the Xbox One console.
Microsoft Ignite New Zealand speaker line-up announced
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Microsoft New Zealand has released the details about the speakers for its Ignite NZ 2015 Kick-Off event, which will take place this September.
VMob widens annual loss as sales surge on global customers
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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cloud services
VMob, the NZAX-listed mobile voucher developer, widened its annual loss as it forgoes profit and chases sales growth through key global customers.
SMX lauches email security service for Office 365
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
SMX has launched a new offering designed to make it easy for resellers and customers to integrate SMX email filtering with Office 365.
Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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Microsoft bolsters System Centre and OMS application management across hetrogenous OS' and multiple environments with BlueStripe acquisition.
Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.