Microsoft stories - Page 262
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 turns cloud threat into opportunity
Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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education, learning & training
What used to be a threat to Microsoft's computer-based software philosophy is now a key focus for the computing giant.
The games of E3 - Microsoft
Tue, 15th Jun 2010
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Microsoft secures exclusive first rights to Call of Duty: Black Ops add-ons for Xbox 360, with a new trailer unveiled at E3.
Red Hat claims fastest growing OS
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Red Hat's Max McLaren asserts their OS is the world's fastest growing, claiming 15-20% of the server market and surpassing Unix and Microsoft growth rates.
New Zealand becomes a Microsoft priority
Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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New Zealand elevates to Microsoft's tier one status, ensuring early access to the latest tech products alongside global giants.
Halo 3 crushes Sony's exclusives
Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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Microsoft claims Halo 3's sales eclipse those of all major Sony PS3 exclusives combined, citing impending NPD figures.
SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.
Google bans Microsoft Windows
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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Google ditches Microsoft Windows company-wide for Mac OS and Linux, citing security concerns post-China hacking incidents.
Apple overtakes Microsoft
Thu, 27th May 2010
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Apple overtakes Microsoft as rising shares push its value to $227.1bn, marking a major Silicon Valley turnaround, analysts say.
Major Xbox shake-up
Wed, 26th May 2010
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Robbie Bach (pictured) and J Allard, two MS employees largely responsible for the launch of Xbox, are to leave Microsoft later this year.
Microsoft squares up to Google Docs
Tue, 18th May 2010
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Microsoft is set to launch Office Web Apps on 15 June, challenging Google Docs with a free web-based version of Office 2010.
Why use a nine-year old browser, asks Microsoft
Mon, 17th May 2010
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Microsoft questions the use of outdated Internet Explorer 6, promotes IE8's advanced security features in the battle against modern cyber threats.
FXP success “testament to channel partners”
Fri, 7th May 2010
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Fuji Xerox Printers celebrates a 163% growth in New Zealand with new Auckland offices, attributing success to channel partners' support.
Microsoft Office 2010 interview - part 2
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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In the second part of our interview, Geoff Anderson discusses Microsoft's cloud vision, Office 2010 beta, and meeting Bill Gates.
Microsoft vet joins Jabra
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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partners
Harold Melnick, ex-Microsoft, named head of Marketing and Alliances at Jabra ANZ, aiming to bolster partner relations and brand strategy.
Alan Wake 'Bright Falls' shorts detailed
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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Microsoft unveils 'Bright Falls', a six-part live-action prequel to Alan Wake, promising spine-tingling suspense across episodes.
Modern Warfare 2 matchmaking tweaked
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live matchmaking for Modern Warfare 2, aiming to improve connections for geographically isolated gamers, like those in Australia.
Microsoft pulls server patch - Updated
Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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Microsoft withdraws a server patch after failing to fix critical vulnerabilities, promising an updated solution soon.
Microsoft investigates Chinese supplier
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Microsoft dispatches auditors to KYE factory in Dongguan, China, after a report on adverse labour conditions. Investigation to ensure compliance with standards.
Microsoft takes a Micro Focus
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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Microsoft and Micro Focus bolster their partnership with the launch of four innovative products built on Visual Studio 2010.
Microsoft raids reseller
Wed, 7th Apr 2010
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Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.