Microsoft stories - Page 243
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.
Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.
On the road again: Forza Horizon 2
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship Xbox One racing franchise.
Silicon Valley starlet heads to NZ to launch Kiwi tech startup
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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With past employers such as Google, Microsoft and Facebook, a Silicon Valley stalwart is heading to Kiwi shores to do business...
Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
Microsoft continues transformation with double board change
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Microsoft bolsters board with top execs from Kraft Foods and Visa, aiming to solidify its strategic direction and shareholder value.
Gartner: Microsoft’s portfolio... A 'formidable mix'
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Gartner hails Microsoft's offerings as formidable, with a strong presence across multiple markets, showcasing the tech giant's widespread influence.
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
ESET: When one OS ‘closes’, a Window opens...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Microsoft’s end of support for Windows XP provides an opportunity for the New Zealand channel, says Sieng Chye, ESET security researcher.
Microsoft excels with Office for iPad…
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Addressing the industry at the intersection of cloud and mobile, Satya Nadella embarked on one of his first tasks as new Microsoft CEO.
NV Interactive: Windows 8 Not Out…
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Upon walking to the middle, Matt Pickering won the toss - he chose to bat, with Microsoft’s new OS as his opening partner.
Experienced tech founder to join board of award-winning NZ start-up
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.
TechEd LIVE: Capturing intent key as work/life balance dies
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Casually chatting across boardroom chairs, a relaxed James Whittaker dismissed the notion of work-life balance.
Sunset Overdrive includes Season Pass with heaps of extras...
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Microsoft and Insomniac Games has announced that Sunset Overdrive will have a Season Pass that will grant you instant access to a number of goodies.
TechEd LIVE: “Welcome to the first world of computing, NZ”
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Dressed in the colours of the country’s most successful team, the All Blacks, Microsoft Technical Evangelist James Whittaker sat in awe of New Zealand.
TechEd LIVE Keynote: “Time horizon for technology is changing”
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Kickstarting TechEd NZ 2014 in front of a jam-packed Vector Arena, one of Microsoft’s leading Azure experts addressed the Kiwi market with a simple message….
AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.
TechEd LIVE: Azure - four years on... still going strong
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Microsoft Azure has seen phenomenal growth since its launch in 2010, with over 1,000 new customers signing up every day.
AudioCodes eyes NZ SME market... launches 'Lync-in-a-box'
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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VoIP provider AudioCodes launches 'Lync-in-a-box' for SME market in New Zealand, targeting businesses with less than 200 staff.