Microsoft stories - Page 176
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.
DLC for Ryse: Son of Rome announced
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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Microsoft and Crytek announce four add-on packs for “Ryse: Son of Rome” with multiplayer maps, armour, weapons, and more.
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.
All about the games at the Armageddon Expo
Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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digital entertainment
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Armageddon Expo dazzles with hands-on PS4 and Xbox One play, showcasing next-gen gaming amidst a riot of cosplay and fandom.
Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
Auckland schools get tech boost
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Auckland's tech-leading schools, Botany Downs Secondary and Ferguson Intermediate, receive Microsoft tablets to further digital learning.
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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'Our competition is confused. They’re turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they’re going to do next?'.
Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
Microsoft: Did you enjoy Apple’s distorted iPad event...?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Seems like the RDF (Reality Distortion Field) typically generated by an Apple event has extended beyond Cupertino...
Xbox One to launch in NZ with midnight madness event
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Xbox One set for electrifying NZ launch with midnight event at Auckland's Shed 10, featuring DJ Nick D and exclusive hands-on game play.
Titanfall release date confirmed...
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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EA has revealed that Titanfall will be landing on store shelves 13 March 2014 in Australia and March 14 in New Zealand exclusively for Xbox One, PC and Xbox.
The world welcomes... the “leaner, meaner” Surface 2
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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retailers
Microsoft unveils the leaner, meaner Surface 2 in Auckland, promising enhanced productivity and entertainment experiences.
Introducing… Microsoft’s Surface Pro 2
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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retailers
The older and wiser brother of the Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Pro 2, like its predecessor, has been billed as a true laptop replacement.
5, 4, 3, 2,… Microsoft One
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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While Redmond was sleeping, Microsoft New Zealand was unveiling, launching the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 across the country as the clock struck midnight.
Forget Microsoft, we’re selling the Surface 2 early…
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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Forget Kiwis being first in line for Microsoft's new Surface 2 tablet tomorrow - one British retailer is selling the device early….
Kiwis first in line as Windows 8.1 launches across the world
Sat, 19th Oct 2013
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windows
Kiwis were the first users to get their hands on the revamped Windows 8.1 this morning, released at midnight ahead of a worldwide rollout.
Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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power / energy
Schneider Electric announces selection of Microsoft Windows Azure as a preferred cloud provider for the company’s StruxureWare software applications and suites.
Microsoft provides extra tech to over one million Kiwi students
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Microsoft's Student Advantage programme to equip over a million NZ students with free access to Office 365, boosting future job readiness.
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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wearables
Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.
Microsoft reveals third Windows Phone 8 update
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will begin rolling out in the next several weeks, set to be the largest update to the platform yet.
Govt bottles spy bill clause amid tech giant pressure
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.