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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.
Piracy

Microsoft raids reseller

Wed, 7th Apr 2010
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Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.
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Microsoft Office 2010 interview

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Part 1: Microsoft Senior Product Manager and New Zealand expat, Geoff Anderson, talks to IT Brief about the upcoming launch of Office 2010.
Clippy

Microsoft may bring back Clippy

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Microsoft says it is considering bringing back a much loved icon for<br />PC users, and is asking the public to give its views on whether it should<br />return.
Greenpeace

Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
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Another fix for Internet Explorer

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
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Messenger for Mac 8 beta released

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
Fallback

Comprehensive Natal demo coming to E3 2010

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft unveils an in-depth look at Project Natal at E3 2010 with a grand debut and gaming line-up reveal in Los Angeles.
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Microsoft Partner Awards officially open

Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Microsoft Partner Awards 2010 are open for entries, aiming to honour the best of Microsoft's New Zealand Partners who delivered exemplary solutions.
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Microsoft squeezes Citrix into Windows server pack

Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Citrix and Microsoft team up to boost virtual desktops with rich graphics in Windows Server 2008 R2, elevating remote work experiences.
Connect ad techday

Fujitsu details Dynamics Connect Day

Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Three New Zealand-based events aim to offer a full understanding of the latest Microsoft business solution set.
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Intergen's Dynamics Day '10 detailed

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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The firm is currently working with Microsoft to bring speakers to the Wellington-based event, COO Simon Bright has revealed.
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Tandberg joins forces with Datacraft

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Tandberg has partnered with Datacraft to bolster its presence in New Zealand, aiming to address the growing demand for video conferencing solutions.
Fallback

Crackdown 2 release date announced

Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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Microsoft announces release date for highly anticipated Xbox 360 game Crackdown 2 in New Zealand. The sequel includes a four-player cooperative campaign mode.
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Microsoft unveils reseller event

Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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Microsoft New Zealand will host a unique event for resellers called Tour 2010 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month.
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Microsoft NZ fills CTO role

Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Dr. Mark Rees has been appointed Microsoft New Zealand's National Technology Officer, with a Wellington-based role that begins immediately.
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Tandberg makes senior NZ appointment

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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In what the company calls a senior New Zealand appointment, Dominic Stevens has been appointed Product and Sales Engineer.
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Microsoft explains Apprentice involvement

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Microsoft NZ turns Apprentice team's ideas into a real ad campaign, showcasing their Security Essentials on top sites from today.
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Microsoft dates Office 2010

Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.
Fallback

Intergen named AxPact Global member

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Intergen has become New Zealand's first member of the Global AxPact network of Microsoft Dynamics AX business management software implementation partners.
Google apps

Devnet eyes NZ Offisync resellers

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.