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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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Sitecore Integrates Microsoft Dynamics CRM to Capture Critical Sales Intelligence and Improve Custom

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Sitecore updates enable better customer engagement through enhanced integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, aiming for higher conversion rates.
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Windows Phone 7 gets new Twitter app

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Windows Phone 7 users rejoice as a new Twitter app arrives, offering custom designs and seamless browsing without login.
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Microsoft must look beyond the PC

Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Former Chief Software Architect says Microsoft must look beyond the PC if it's to remain the force it is today.
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Windows 8 two years away - MS

Tue, 26th Oct 2010
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Winrumours reveals Microsoft plans to release Windows 8 in two years. No official announcement yet, and all mentions have been swiftly removed.
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Read Steve Ballmer's email on Ray Ozzie's resignation

Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announces Ray Ozzie's resignation in an internal email, highlighting Ozzie's pivotal role in the company's cloud transition.
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Microsoft's Bing to access your Facebook 'Likes'

Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Microsoft strengthens ties with Facebook with deal to integrate content from Facebook straight into Bing's search results.
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Updated: Windows 7 Phone ad – Really

Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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End your day with a final Windows Phone 7 update and a twist: Angry Birds denies W7P version, accusing Microsoft of using their icon without permission.
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Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated

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Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.
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MS readies 49 security updates

Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
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Intergen appoints new associate - Updated

Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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David Blumentals has been named as Intergen Professional Services associate based in the firm's Australian office.
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Microsoft wants virus-infected PCs quarantined

Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Microsoft's Scott Charney suggests quarantining virus-infected PCs, arguing they pose a risk akin to unvaccinated individuals in public health.
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Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?

Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.
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Microsoft sues Motorola's Androids

Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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Microsoft launches patent lawsuit against Motorola, claiming Android smartphones infringe on essential user experience tech.
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Q&A: Mark Rees

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.
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Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
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Microsoft condemns Russian crackdown on dissidents

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.
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Windows Phone 7 tethering not supported

Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Amidst mock funerals for rivals, Microsoft admits its new Windows Phone 7 won't offer tethering, unlike Apple, BlackBerry, and Android.
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Changes made to Microsoft New Zealand

Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Microsoft NZ announces leadership overhaul with Donna Wright as Services Director and Frazer Scott as Business, Marketing and Operations Director.
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Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live

Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
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Microsoft to increase frequency of Halo titles

Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Bungie may be out of the picture, but Microsoft tells IGN that it intends to increase the output of Halo titles.