Microsoft stories - Page 124
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.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Introducing Microsoft's new CEO...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has appointed Satya Nadella as CEO, with Bill Gates becoming Technology Advisor and John Thompson as Chairman of the Board.
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 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.
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.
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
Juniper Networks receives double Microsoft Lync qualification
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Juniper Networks clinches dual Microsoft Lync qualification, enhancing wired and wireless campus communications.
Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
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….
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.
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.
Microsoft backtracks as devs get early Windows 8.1 access
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.
Microsoft reveals Xbox One NZ launch date
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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It is official, the VP of Marketing, Strategy and Business for Xbox – Yusuf Mehdi has confirmed the date that the Xbox One will launch in New Zealand...
Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.
PS4 or Xbox One? Game Console decides...
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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So a huge amount of information about 'Day One' releases and online features have been announced from Gamescom over the few days.
Google and Microsoft, we need to talk…
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.
Can the cloud be secure?
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Can we build a truly secure cloud? Microsoft's general manager of Trustworthy Computing, Adrienne Hall, says it's a challenging goal. #cloudsecurity.