Microsoft stories - Page 137
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.
Zendesk adds customer service add-in to Outlook
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Zendesk pioneers with first customer service add-in for Microsoft Outlook, streamlining ticket creation for users.
Zespri migrates to Azure, sings its praises
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
In a bid to highlight the benefits of moving computer infrastructure to the cloud, Microsoft has begun the ‘Server Room Reboot’ initiative.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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mobility
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft have deepened their partnership on Windows 10 with new Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings.
Huawei smartphone growth continues; Microsoft declines
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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gartner
Huawei has continued its smartphone charge, recording the highest sales growth in Q3, while Microsoft phone share dropped and Windows did too.
Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Microsoft has expanded its 1-Tier Cloud Solution Provider Program, with a raft of new companies joining Data#3 in the elite status.
Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.
NextDC offers ExpressRoute to Office 365
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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expressroute
NextDC is making private high-speed connections to Microsoft Office 365, via ExpressRoute, available through its AxonVN virtual exchange.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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minecraft
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hour of code
Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
Readify eyes 'development, design and data powerhouse' status
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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iot
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partner programmes
Readify has snapped up former DiData VIC state manager Andrew Phillips as it seeks to be Australia’s ‘first development, design and data powerhouse'.
Lightning Labs and Microsoft offer up $20m in cloud credits
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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partners
Startups making it into Lightning Lab programmes receive an open cheque worth more than $500,000 each to use on Microsoft's Azure platform.
Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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windows
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australian
Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means the company ‘can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
Windows 10 now enterprise ready; Cortana says g’day
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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cortana
Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means it can now ‘confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
Cloud ends growth impediment for Injury Treatment
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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itoncloud
A move to cloud infrastructure has ended a logistical nightmare and removed an impediment to growth for an Aussie business with a dispersed workforce.
Xbox NZ announces unique Tomb Raider competition to scout beautiful locations
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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tomb raider
Xbox NZ has announced a unique competition where Kiwis can take photos that might make a good Tomb Raider level.
Surface Pro 4 hits the Kiwi market igniting battle for 'Pro' devices
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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surface
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 has gone on sales in NZ today, with the move - and the launch of the iPad Pro - expected to ignite a battle for pro devices.
Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.
Microsoft bites into Android's Aussie tablet share
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Demand for two-in-one devices are ramping up, with Microsoft cashing in on demand for more professional devices.
First Xbox One backwards compatible games revealed
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has released a list of the first Xbox One backwards compatible games, with 104 Xbox 360 games available from November 12th.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
Microsoft and Red Hat partner up for enterprise hybrid cloud
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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red hat
Microsoft and Red Hat have partnered up to help enterprise customers embrace hybrid cloud by offering more flexibility in deploying Red Hat on Azure.