Microsoft stories - Page 172
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.
METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.
Xbox 360 owners, put your Warface on
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Crytek and Microsoft Studios have launched a public beta for “Warface Xbox 360 Edition,” letting fans experience the dynamic FPS ahead of its Autumn release.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
Are we looking at Microsoft’s next CEO…?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.
Fable Anniversary comes to the Xbox 360
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Fable Anniversary breathes new life into a classic, bringing updated graphics and an immersive experience to Xbox 360 gamers.
Small NZ businesses going global with cloud
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Small NZ retail exporters embrace cloud tech to gain a global foothold, outpacing big companies hampered by old systems.
Windows 8.1 says ‘Hasta la Vista baby!’ to old OS
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.
Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer’s replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….
Microsoft set to announce new CEO...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Four months after Microsoft announced that CEO Steve Ballmer would retire, the software giant is reportedly close to naming a replacement.
NZ software and tech updates may be doing more harm than good
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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NZ businesses warned against rash tech upgrades, which may not always offer benefits, says IT expert Ray Delany.
Xbox 360 to get Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Good news for Xbox 360 owners as Microsoft has announced that top selling titles Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault are both on their way to the console.
Microsoft jumps feet first into the future with cloud server designs
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Microsoft is set to revolutionize cloud computing by releasing its advanced server designs to the Open Compute Project, boosting efficiency.
Analysing Yammer's year of Microsoft Office and SharePoint...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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18 months since acquiring Yammer, Microsoft reveals strategic integrations with Office, hinting at significant shifts ahead.
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
Microsoft ditches SkyDrive name following court ruling
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Microsoft’s cloud storage service SkyDrive has been renamed OneDrive, following a UK court ruling instigated by British firm Sky.
Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.
Microsoft NZ fights back amid furious channel backlash
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft NZ refutes claims of cutting partner margins amid a fury over Office 365 incentive changes, advocating an increase in channel rebates.
Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Bill Gates laughs off an awkward moment on Jimmy Fallon's show when an Apple MacBook makes an untimely appearance.
Channel goes nuts as Microsoft issues cloud commission cuts
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Microsoft slashes cloud fees, leaving channel partners fuming and considering a switch to Google, threatening the software giant's integrity.
HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.