Microsoft stories - Page 252
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.
Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.
Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.
Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft evolves Windows business model to enable partners to offer lower-cost devices in the highly competitive smartphone, tablet and PC categories.
Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.
Kiwis lead the world in Windows XP migration shift...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Aussies and Kiwis lead globally in migrating from Windows XP as Microsoft's security update deadline looms, with only 6.57% still at risk.
Are you staying with Windows XP after EOS?
Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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Despite looming end-of-support, a notable crowd opts to stay with Windows XP, even as alternatives beckon. Will legacy loyalty last?.
NZ first as Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence partner to transform contact centres
Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence's new partnership ushers in NZ's first fully managed cloud contact centre, revolutionising customer service.
Windows XP: Some tips for SMBs
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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Hopefully you’ve already taken steps to either upgrade to the latest operating systems or remove old systems off the network. But if not, here are some tips...
Which came first? Mobility or the cloud?
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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In Satya Nadella's first weeks as Microsoft CEO, he intertwines cloud and mobility, insisting they're inseparable in driving innovation.
Office for iPad: What you need to know…
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad at its cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco, available now as a free download.
Xbox will reward you for good behaviour
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Xbox updates its reputation system, rewarding polite gamers and penalising the rude to enhance online gaming culture.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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As the industry balks at Facebook’s recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.
Windows XP: What you need to know...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Windows XP support ends 8 April 2014, making PCs 5x more vulnerable to security threats – Microsoft urges users to upgrade.
Microsoft sure, of rebranding Azure…
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Built on the pillars of openness and flexibility, how fitting that Windows Azure will be renamed Microsoft Azure, beginning April 3.
Windows XP: The end of a love affair...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin separate after ten years of marriage, but Microsoft's ending love affair with Windows XP has a wider impact.
Windows XP: 'It’s time to migrate, migrate, migrate'
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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With no more fixes, patches or updates, companies still running XP are wide open to attack – it’s time to migrate, now says Aussie security consultancy firm.
Oh my Word, Microsoft reveals zero-day attacks
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Microsoft releases Fix It solution to address targeted attacks against zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2010.
Microsoft reveals NZ Partner Awards finalists…
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft has revealed the finalists for the 2013 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, with a host of top Kiwi companies in the running.
Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
Examining Lync Enterprise Voice and Conferencing...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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A properly integrated Microsoft Lync deployment is wonderful, says Deanne Jessep, UCFX director of business development, but there are pitfalls to avoid.