Microsoft stories - Page 11
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 to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft's first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.
Megaport adds new routes linking Asia with North America
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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Megaport has launched a new route connecting Hong Kong to Los Angeles, with a secondary path from Singapore to Hong Kong also launched.
Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
Digital Realty serves up SDN global interconnection platform
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Digital Realty has launched an SDN global interconnection platform to simplify global data centre and cloud interconnection.
Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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Microsoft has won its legal challenge against the U.S. government's demand for access to emails stored in its Irish data centre, bolstering privacy rights.
Kiwi start-up delivers major app for Dubai courier
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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Kiwi start-up designs app for Aramex, the Middle East's largest logistics company, using Microsoft's Xamarin framework.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
The Digital Workplace Conference: Helping your business go digital
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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Over 500 attendees expected at Australia's premier Digital Workplace Conference, offering key insights into digital business transformation.
ShareThePoint's Productivity Roadshow is coming to a town near you
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Discover how SharePoint can help your small to medium business. Join ShareThePoint for a free 2-hour seminar in March.
Kiwi students rule the world at Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals...
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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A team of University of Auckland students has won $50k at the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle for their app, Estimeet.
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...
Microsoft Surface availability expands to 17 more markets
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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First international channel availability of Surface RT and Surface Pro for Microsoft's commercial, education and public sector customers in 17 new markets.
Microsoft announces Ventures for startups
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Entrepreneurship is an increasingly global phenomenon with Microsoft strengthening the resources it provides for startups.
Apple's Cook gets grilled
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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The US Senate aggressively question Apple's CEO Tim Cook over allegations that it avoids billions in taxes via its Irish subsidiaries.
Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Two University of Waikato teams win categories in Microsoft Imagine Cup, developing software to solve real-world problems.
Key Microsoft execs to present NZ SharePoint Conference
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Senior Microsoft execs to unveil the future of Office at NZ SharePoint Conference, highlighting innovations across devices.
Hitachi seeking Microsoft and SAP expertise
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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Hitachi Data Systems is on an active campaign to recruit new Kiwi partners as the 102-year-old company seeks to 'build an eco-system of new partners'.
Microsoft NZ announces winner of RWC comp
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Wellington's Niki O'Connor wins Microsoft NZ's RWC comp, earning a spot in the Eden Park corporate box for final with her 'first XV'.
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPhone in NZ
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's OneNote app now graces iPhones in NZ and other countries, with Microsoft aiming for wider Office suite accessibility.
Microsoft to launch NZ movie, music download service
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft's Zune to revolutionise NZ's digital scene with movie and music downloads, challenging iTunes's dominance.