IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
United Kingdom

Microsoft Windows Stories - Page 30

Global Stories

Microsoft Windows stories

Microsoft makes IoT play with Azure and Window 10
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes IoT play with Azure and Window 10

Microsoft has detailed its internet of things play, with an Azure IoT Suite and an IoT focused version of the Windows 10 operating system.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Microsoft set to gain as iPad falters in tablet market
Microsoft

Microsoft set to gain as iPad falters in tablet market

While the iPad is the weakest link, salvation comes in the form of Microsoft and the commercial sector which will help garner low but positive growth.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Kiwi VoIP boosts business with 3CX partnership
Unified Communications

Kiwi VoIP boosts business with 3CX partnership

3CX, the developer of the Windows VoIP PBX 3DX Phone System, has partnered with Kiwi VoIP to increase reach and customer support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Mobile Device Management

AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses

AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Microsoft NZ explains the Windows 10 future
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ explains the Windows 10 future

With Windows 10 just around the corner, Microsoft's Warwick Grey outlines some of the key benefits of the new operating system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?

A spokesperson at Microsoft NZ says the announcement is great news for resellers. Why it is great news, however, was not explained.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Microsoft gives away Windows 10 to hold onto consumers
Microsoft

Microsoft gives away Windows 10 to hold onto consumers

Microsoft is offering Windows 10 as a free upgrade to Windows 7, 8.1, and Phone 8.1 users for its first year, aiming to retain consumers in the mobile era.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: Alienware Alpha
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Alienware Alpha

The console does a little bit of everything, although sometimes it fails to deliver and may become more of a hassle than it is truly worth.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Microsoft places IE on death row
Microsoft

Microsoft places IE on death row

After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market
Cartech

Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Time running out for Windows Server 2003
DataCentre infrastructure

Time running out for Windows Server 2003

NZ businesses urged to start migrating from Windows Server 2003 as support ends in 7 months, with migration taking up to 200 days.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Microsoft focuses on new ways to monetise customer
Microsoft

Microsoft focuses on new ways to monetise customer

Microsoft shifts focus to innovative monetisation strategies, eyeing partnerships and subscription services for revenue growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014
Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes
Microsoft Windows

Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes

Expect a sharp decline in tablet sales in 2024 as iPad shipments drop for the first time ever, echoing a wider market slowdown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity
Microsoft

Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity

The 9879 build comes with new gestures, an updated toolbar (with the option to unckeck boxes and hide buttons) and a simplified OneDrive system.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Young boffin finds use for Android smartwatch
Gaming

Young boffin finds use for Android smartwatch

While there is a young boffin and while he has done something amazing, the jury is still out – way out – on whether or not it is a useful something.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Meet Windows 10's biggest competitor: Windows 7
Gaming

Meet Windows 10's biggest competitor: Windows 7

As Windows 10 debuts, it's not just Windows 9 that's missing - Windows 7's loyal 53% user base poses the real challenge for Microsoft.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Windows stories

A year of transformation says Microsoft NZ's boss
Unified Communications

A year of transformation says Microsoft NZ's boss

Microsoft New Zealand boss Paul Muckleston outlines the company's vision and what it means for New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Local Kiwi councils turn to Panasonic Toughpads
Microsoft Windows

Local Kiwi councils turn to Panasonic Toughpads

NZ councils embrace Panasonic's rugged tech for outdoor work, finding Toughpads ideal for demanding environments and enhancing efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015