Microsoft stories - Page 58
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.
What do Microsoft, Steve Jobs and 2degrees have in common?
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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John Stanton, the link between Microsoft, Steve Jobs, and 2degrees, takes a seat on Microsoft's board, showcasing his vast influence in mobile tech.
2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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John W. Stanton, billionaire backer of 2degrees, joins Microsoft's board, bolstering the tech giant's mobile and global expertise.
Can IBM deal help Apple fight off Microsoft's enterprise threat?
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Apple partners with IBM to bolster its enterprise mobility strategy in Asia, countering Microsoft's rising influence in the region.
Introducing Microsoft's Surface Pro 3... the laptop replacement?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 3, a sleek tablet design to replace your laptop, featuring a 12-inch display and revolutionary Surface Pen.
I now pronounce you... Provoke for life
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Provoke strengthens its Seattle presence with Naomi Lind as GM and her husband, Jono Lind, as Principal Architect, marking a unique dual appointment.
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.
Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.
Microsoft names new global Channel Chief
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Microsoft expands Surface Pro sales in New Zealand, involving select resellers to cater directly to customers by September's end.
Microsoft 'leads the enterprise cloud era'
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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Microsoft's bold cloud bet pays dividends, reshaping the £2 trillion IT industry and leading the enterprise cloud era, reveals internal email.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Microsoft debuts Windows Phone 8, offering a personal phone experience that connects people and things that matter most.
Free cloud event heads to Auckland
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Forget the well-trodden path of technology implications, it's time to consider the full extent of cloud computing on business.
Motion Computing wins Microsoft award
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Motion Computing clinches the prestigious US 2012 Partner of the Year Award from Microsoft, highlighting a decade of innovation in tablet tech.
Office 365 suffers outage - Updated
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The outages are frustrating for technology companies trying to convince IT professionals that cloud services are reliable.
A look into Microsoft's crystal ball
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.
Silver Peak's plan to tame Kiwi data
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Silver Peak Systems is counting on an abundance of 'Scottish DNA' in New Zealand to help it pick up a solid share of the New Zealand WAN optimisation market.