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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 apologises for cloud outage

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft apologises after a local glitch took its US cloud service down for hours, affecting North American businesses.
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Latest Halo: Reach live-action trailer released

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft releases a poignant live-action trailer for Halo: Reach, highlighting the human aspect of the Covenant invasion.
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Tech.Ed sells out - session builder goes live

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Microsoft's Tech.Ed event sells out; session builder now live for attendees to plan their schedule with top national and international experts.
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Crackdown 2 to get Toy Box DLC

Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Crackdown 2's Toy Box DLC brings new vehicles, modes, and avatar awards, offering a mix of free and premium content to enhance gameplay.
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Halo: Reach leaks online

Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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Halo: Reach suffers early leak as hackers circumvent Xbox Live security, with gameplay videos and spoilers surfacing online ahead of Sept 14 release.
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Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged

Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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The inevitable fighting title for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral has been officially announced! Read on for the first details and the trailer.
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The Alternative Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards

Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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NZ's cleverest tech minds vied for Microsoft's recognition at The Langham, Auckland, sharing wins, laughs, and a few awkward moments.
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Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards - winners revealed

Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Kiwi innovation shines at Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards with 18 firms winning across 21 categories, showcasing NZ's tech genius on a global stage.
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Windows Messenger connects to Facebook

Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Windows Live Messenger now offers Facebook chat, connecting ~300 million users with Facebook's ~500 million, starting in select countries.
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Xbox Live support for Windows Phone 7

Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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Microsoft launches Xbox Live games for Windows Phone 7, promising a unique mobile gaming experience with top titles.
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IE9 available soon

Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Microsoft has announced that the beta version of its new web browser, Internet Explorer 9, will be available for download soon.
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Gin to headline Microsoft TechFest

Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Gin Wigmore to headline Microsoft's TechFest on August 31st, alongside Midnight Youth and President Gas. Comedian Steve Wrigley will be the MC.
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Microsoft invests in Kiwi tech education

Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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Microsoft partners with University of Canterbury to create a leading tech education centre, aiming to boost NZ's innovation and opportunities.
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Jabra ties local disti deal with Express Data

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Jabra boosts its NZ presence by appointing Express Data as a partner, targeting a surge in unified communications with strategic alliances.
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Microsoft downplays PC slowdown talk

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Microsoft counters PC decline fears amid rising smartphone and iPad popularity, citing strong global PC market growth.
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Microsoft patches botched Hotmail update

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Microsoft rapidly fixes flaws in the latest Hotmail update, enhancing the email experience for 350m users worldwide with new features.
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MindManager 9 demonstrates business productivity benefits of Mindjet's next generation software

Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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Mindjet announces the general availability of version 9 of its visual information mapping software, MindManager.
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Polycom extends Microsoft deal

Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Polycom and Microsoft ink a multi-year, global deal to revolutionize unified communications, promising improved business productivity.
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Microsoft launches Dynamics AX for Retail

Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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Microsoft debuts Dynamics AX for Retail, promising a comprehensive solution for mid-sized retailers to enhance productivity and customer service.
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Microsoft NZ dates and details Office Mac

Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Microsoft NZ sets launch for next-gen Office for Mac in October, offering free upgrades and revealing local pricing.