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Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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Kim Dotcom heralds the arrival of MegaChat, a browser-based encrypted video chat, poising it as a Skype Killer with over 500k calls already made.
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Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.
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Kiwi businesses can now use Lync and Skype for video calling
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Kiwi businesses set to benefit as Microsoft enables Skype and Lync video calling, bridging the gap between everyday users and enterprises.
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How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Cloud services offer companies agility and resellers lucrative opportunities, as 80% of enterprises are expected to adopt it by 2028.
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Skype for Business to advance business communication
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Microsoft to launch Skype for Business, melding Skype's ease with Lync's enterprise prowess, poised to revolutionize business communication in 2015.
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Microsoft breaks language barrier with Skype demo
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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In a few simple exchanges, the Skype Translator app threatens to quite literally change the world we live in and how we interact with one another.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
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Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
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Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.
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Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Lexel Lync Online is the perfect solution for SMBs in New Zealand, offering a cloud-based unified communications and telephony solution.
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Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft marks Skype's 10th anniversary, celebrating 1.4 trillion minutes of global conversations since 2003.
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Google creates HelpOuts
Sun, 1st Sep 2013
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HelpOuts is built on Hangouts technology, allows people to sell their knowledge to others over the net.
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Students encouraged to shoot for stars
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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West Auckland school students to Skype with New Zealand-born NASA engineer who is fulfilling his dream to become an astronaut.
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Join Fijian voyagers in Skype classroom tonight
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Pacific voyaging and navigation is to take centre stage in a Skype in the classroom event tonight as part of the Exploring Oceans series.
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Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...
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US govt whisteblower revealed
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.
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Skype hits two billion minutes per day
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Skype surges to two billion daily minutes, showcasing its growing role as a global communications hub. #SkypeMilestone.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
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Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.
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Microsoft introduces Skype in the workspace
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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New online platform for businesses to instantly connect with potential customers, partners and suppliers across the globe.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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Skype showcases Windows 8 version
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Video calling company launches a version that works on the newest platform around Windows 8.