Microsoft stories - Page 258
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.
PS4 sales surpass 4 million consoles
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Sony's PS4 outstrips Xbox One with over 4.2 million sales, soaring past its rival by 1.2 million units as demand continues to exceed supply.
Xbox One sales top 3 million mark
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Since the Xbox One launched in 13 countries on November 22 last year, the console has sold over three million units.
Microsoft’s new CIO gets down to business
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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Jim DuBois steps up as Microsoft's new CIO, set to lead IT initiatives aiming to innovate and support its global customer base and workforce.
Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
Sun, 5th Jan 2014
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Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.
Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students
Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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Waikato students craft innovative rat trap system, 'Ohiti', using Microsoft tech, aiding kiwi conservation efforts in a successful trial.
Ryse: Son of Rome releases “Colosseum Pack” add-on
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Microsoft and Crytek release the Colosseum Pack add-on for Ryse: Son of Rome, offering new arenas, skins, and thrilling level events in Gladiator Mode.
Microsoft NZ: Trends in workforce mobility
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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We’ve all seen it – employees working at home, individuals working on laptops and tablets in cafés, workers triaging emails on their mobile phone.
10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.
Quickflix new pay-per-view movie service comes to Xbox 360
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Quickflix launches pay-per-view on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering new release movies to Gold members, expanding its entertainment range.
Synnex rewards customers with Microsoft device bundles
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Synnex delights customers with triumphant Microsoft device bundles, featuring Surface Pros and Xbox Ones, for top spenders on Redmond tech.
Helpouts… a killer app for Video Collaboration?
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.
Revera joins Microsoft Cloud OS Network
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Revera set to lead Microsoft's Cloud OS Network in New Zealand, offering hybrid cloud solutions to public sector with local expertise.
Surface 2: Go leaner and meaner this Xmas…
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Surface 2 gears up to be the Kiwi's festive favourite: sleeker, swifter and lighter, blending work and leisure effortlessly.
Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Kiwis heading to the FIFA World Cup warned by Microsoft to guard against cyber scams in cybercrime hotspot Brazil.
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
Xbox One smashes 2 million consoles mark
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Xbox One sales soar past 2 million worldwide, setting a pace of 111,111 units per day since its launch, making it a top Christmas gift.
Find the Windows Phone that fits you…
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.
‘The Next 10 Years’: The digitization of nearly everything
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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Satya Nadella predicts a future where nearly everything is digitized, heralding a global shift to digital in the next decade.
Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.
Is Ford CEO Mullaly no longer in the Microsoft driving seat?
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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Ford CEO Alan Mullaly to stay with company for at least another year, ruling him out of Microsoft CEO position.