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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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Microsoft has “come a long way in the past year”

Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Microsoft holds shareholder meeting in Seattle as CEO Steve Ballmer shares business updates and highlights success of Windows 8.
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Bing reveals top 2012 searches

Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has revealed the iPhone 5 to be the top-searched news story of 2012, along with a host of other results from search engine Bing.
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Developers save time and improve efficiencies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012

Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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With Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, PayGlobal enhances HR software development, boasting remarkable time savings and efficiency gains.
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Virtualisation: Technology behind mobile workstyles

Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Desktop virtualisation is enabling the new mobile workforce, says Nabeel Youakim, Citrix Systems Asia Pacific vice president products and Microsoft alliance.
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Microsoft: 12 reasons company's use Microsoft Dynamics

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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During Microsoft's ReImagined event, the software manufacturer outlined why Microsoft Dynamics can drive revenue and serve customers.
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Microsoft ReImagined 2012

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Software manufacturer hosted event in Auckland this week, discussing the changing work environments and Windows 8.
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Windows 8 bug lets eval users get permanently free legit license

Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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A glitch in Windows 8 allows eval users to secure a permanent license for free, exploiting a flaw in the Key Management Service.
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Windows celebrates 27th birthday

Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.
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Zeacom CEO to resign before Christmas

Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Zeacom CEO, Miles Valentine, has resigned to explore other opportunities after founding the company 18 years ago.
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Ballmer slams Apple and Android

Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
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Telecom launches Windows Phone 8

Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.
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Windows 8: Advantages for developers, but…

Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Windows 8 courts developers with vast opportunities, yet battles low app count and uncertain consumer appeal, posing a post-PC era challenge.
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CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad

Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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CloudOn, a free service which provides a version of Microsoft Office for iPad, secures second round of funding.
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Review: Microsoft Windows 8

Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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Windows 8 is a make or break moment for Microsoft, but the new operating system has its good, bad, and ugly points.
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Gain business insights with Microsoft

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.
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Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.
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HP wins US$36m cloud contract

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Company to move U.S. Veteran Affairs communications environment to the cloud with Microsoft Office 365, in a five-year deal.
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Microsoft shines spotlight on new SharePoint

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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Software giant demonstrates new product enhancements with huge investment in social, cloud and mobile capabilities.
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Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky departs Microsoft

Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Steven Sinofsky leaves as Windows executives Julie Larson-Green and Tami Reller take expanded roles in company shake-up.
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Cracks under the Surface for Microsoft

Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Microsoft admits to flaws in Surface tablets as owners face cover splits, promising replacements for affected users.