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Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.
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Microsoft breaks language barrier with Skype demo

Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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In a few simple exchanges, the Skype Translator app threatens to quite literally change the world we live in and how we interact with one another.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
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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.
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Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft marks Skype's 10th anniversary, celebrating 1.4 trillion minutes of global conversations since 2003.
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Students encouraged to shoot for stars

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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West Auckland school students to Skype with New Zealand-born NASA engineer who is fulfilling his dream to become an astronaut.
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Join Fijian voyagers in Skype classroom tonight

Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Pacific voyaging and navigation is to take centre stage in a Skype in the classroom event tonight as part of the Exploring Oceans series.
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Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...

Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...
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US govt whisteblower revealed

Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.
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Skype hits two billion minutes per day

Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Skype surges to two billion daily minutes, showcasing its growing role as a global communications hub. #SkypeMilestone.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Skype to replace Messenger by March 15

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
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Microsoft introduces Skype in the workspace

Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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New online platform for businesses to instantly connect with potential customers, partners and suppliers across the globe.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype

Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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Skype showcases Windows 8 version

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Skype unveils its Windows 8 version, marking its first major update since joining Microsoft. The app promises to be always on, seamless, and user-friendly.
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Skype under 'worm' malware attack

Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Hackers are taking advantage of Skype users with a new malware, infecting Windows PCs through a cunning 'lol is this your new profile pic?' trick.
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Presence is the new dial tone

Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
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Layman's explanation of Skype

Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Explore the evolution of social media with our layman's guide to Skype: a tool that transformed global communication through video calls and messaging.
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Cisco challenges Microsoft-Skype deal

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Cisco appeals EU's approval of Microsoft-Skype merger, demanding stricter interoperability conditions to protect video comms future.