Microsoft stories - Page 76
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.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
AWS to open India, South Korea data centers
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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AWS is planning data centers in South Korea and India next year, with the Indian market heating up with Microsoft and IBM also opening centers there.
Ingram Micro's Microsoft CSP play; global financials
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations among first in Asia Pacific to kick off with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider programme.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Polycom singles out top partners with excellence awards
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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The winners of Polycom's 2014 Circle of Excellence Awards includes Dimension Data, Telstra Corporation Limited and Microsoft.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
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.
Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.
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.
Huge growth forecast in business software market
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.
Microsoft signs 16 public sector cloud contracts
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Microsoft inks 16 new cloud deals in the public sector, boasting enhanced security and productivity for education and government bodies.
New Zealand becomes a Microsoft priority
Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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New Zealand elevates to Microsoft's tier one status, ensuring early access to the latest tech products alongside global giants.
FXP success “testament to channel partners”
Fri, 7th May 2010
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Fuji Xerox Printers celebrates a 163% growth in New Zealand with new Auckland offices, attributing success to channel partners' support.