Microsoft stories - Page 254
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 rolls out Mango
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.
Schmidt: we've learned from Microsoft
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google's boss, Eric Schmidt, dismissed comparisons to Microsoft as he testified in a Senate hearing on anti-trust claims.
Putting the 'Unified' in Unified Communications
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Polycom rebrands Intelligent Core as RealPresence, aiming to boost UC interoperability and double revenue to USD $3 billion with open standards.
Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kordia becomes NZ's first telco to win Microsoft's Lync SIP Trunking certification, signaling a boost for Unified Communications services.
5000 tablets given away
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has pleased guests at its Build developer conference in California by giving each attendee a Samsung tablet running Windows 8.
Where to for Windows?
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Microsoft's fate hangs in balance as Windows 8 launch at Build conference deemed critical amid mobile market race.
Yahoo under fire
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Daniel Loeb of Third Point demands sweeping changes at Yahoo, criticising board decisions and the hiring of ex-CEO Carol Bartz in a fiery letter to the SEC.
Dell & VMware to pair up in the cloud - Updated
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Dell has announced it will launch an enterprise cloud offering in partnership with long-time strategic partner VMware.
Best of Tech.Ed's The Hub
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Tech.Ed's The Hub dazzles with fierce car racing at Intergen and retro gaming at Fuji Xerox. Xbox and Thycotic brew up fierce and caffeinated fun.
'We got the solutions right here'
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Microsoft challenges Apple with cutting-edge Windows devices at Tech.Ed, urging IT pros to focus on function over brand.
'Cloud is much closer than you think'
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Microsoft's CTO Norm Judah opens Tech.Ed with keynote speech on moving to the cloud, says it's closer than we think.
Reports of PC's death greatly exaggerated
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Despite HP ditching its PC division, Microsoft's Frank Shaw argues the PC era is far from over, heralding a future of digital collaboration.
Microsoft launches OS development blog
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.
CommVault renews commitment to channel partners
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Former Microsoft Australia marketing manager appointed as director of channel alliances & cloud for APAC & Japan.
InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
Tech.Ed kicks off next week
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Tech.Ed, the pinnacle of IT events, rolls out next week for its 16th year with Microsoft at the helm, heralding innovation and strategy.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
Hewlett-Packard targets big players
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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Hewlett-Packard unveils Next Generation Desktop, aiming to simplify networks for government, healthcare, and finance giants with Microsoft and Citrix.
Polycom Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Polycom wins 2011 Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year for enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge integrated conferencing solutions.
25 funny things to do at the office
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Beat office boredom: From wearing your boss's outfits to engaging in faux debates, here are 25 hilarious ways to entertain yourself at work.