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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.
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Microsoft Office 2010 interview

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Part 1: Microsoft Senior Product Manager and New Zealand expat, Geoff Anderson, talks to IT Brief about the upcoming launch of Office 2010.
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Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
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Another fix for Internet Explorer

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
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Messenger for Mac 8 beta released

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
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Comprehensive Natal demo coming to E3 2010

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft unveils an in-depth look at Project Natal at E3 2010 with a grand debut and gaming line-up reveal in Los Angeles.
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Microsoft squeezes Citrix into Windows server pack

Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Citrix and Microsoft team up to boost virtual desktops with rich graphics in Windows Server 2008 R2, elevating remote work experiences.
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NetApp: 'Our growth is undeniable'

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Data management firm has said its SAN business has doubled in two years and lists companies such as Brocade, Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware on its CV.
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Microsoft launches new MultiPoint Server

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Microsoft launches MultiPoint Server, boosting affordable tech in education by enabling shared computer access for multiple users.
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New IE exploit detected

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
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Support ending soon for some Windows users

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.
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The new architecture

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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While virtualisation in business is growing, migration of mission-critical applications remains a sticking point, according to Gartner.
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Microsoft shuts down huge botnet

Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has gained a court order shutting down a criminal botnet<br />believed to have infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
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Google slammed with antitrust accusation

Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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The European Union has agreed to investigate charges of monopolistic practices made against Google by three companies, Foundem, ejustice.
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Controversy over Google's book project continues

Fri, 19th Feb 2010
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Google defended its book digitisation project in a Manhattan courtroom, facing opposition from Microsoft and Amazon over anti-trust and copyright concerns.
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Microsoft Outlook becomes social network hub

Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has announced that Outlook users will now be able to access Facebook and MySpace info via their inboxes.
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Microsoft 'out-Apples Apple'

Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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In a bold move, Microsoft debuts Windows Phone Series 7 at MWC, aiming to 'out-Apple Apple' with a groundbreaking OS.
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Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform unveiled at MWC

Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has showcased its new smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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Gates unmoved by iPad

Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is not impressed by the iPad, saying it doesn't have the right hardware to make the device truly remarkable.
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Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.
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Another big Patch Tuesday

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.