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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.
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All go for Mango

Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.
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Microsoft reports major profits

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.
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Dynamics Day heads to Auckland

Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Intergen's Microsoft Dynamics conference goes to Auckland for the first time, with over 150 delegates, top speakers, and insights on ERP and CRM software.
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Nortel patent purchase approved

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
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Gears of War 3 torrent leaked

Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Leaked Gears of War 3 torrent hits the web, complete with campaign and multiplayer content. Official release set for 20th Sep still on track.
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Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel

Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.
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Encouraging client involvement

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Businesses urged to implement disaster recovery plans following natural disasters, highlighting the need for preparedness and the right tools.
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Planning the best means preparing for the worst

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Businesses are raising the stakes on disaster recovery. As cloud and virtualisation grow, resellers face challenges ensuring continuity in chaotic times.
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Aastra rolls out local channel programme

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.
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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.
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E3 Sony Round-up

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.
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Google Apps discontinues old browser support

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Google will stop supporting older browsers for Google Apps from 1 August 2011, urging users to upgrade to benefit from modern features and avoid issues.
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Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
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E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
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MS roundup for E3

Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
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Halo 4: World premiere trailer

Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Halo 4 trailer debuts at E3, launching a new trilogy as Master Chief battles ancient evils. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also announced.
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Nuance updates OmniPage Professional

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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OmniPage Pro 18 debuts with groundbreaking scan-to-cloud feature, revolutionising document handling with seamless cloud connectivity.
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Licensing change means greater access for schools

Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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An amendment to the school agreement between MED and Microsoft gives schools greater access to server software hosted by third parties.
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MS limits academic licensing to new reseller programme

Fri, 27th May 2011
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Microsoft's new AER programme, launching on 1 July, mandates resellers to hold AER status for academic licensing, offering exclusive benefits and solutions.
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Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released

Tue, 24th May 2011
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Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.