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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 financial growth driven by cloud revenue
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Microsoft outshines expectations with annual cloud revenue hitting USD $20.4 billion, contributing to a 12% increase in total quarterly revenue.
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Unboxing the new Xbox One X
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Xbox New Zealand has been kind enough to allow us to play on the new Xbox One X video game console coming out this November. Here is our unboxing.
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Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
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DXC to launch first Aussie digital transformation centres
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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DXC says the centres will deliver digital solutions by drawing on their global experience in digital transformations.
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Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable ‘Azure Acceleration Kit’
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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There are an almost infinite number of complications that can corrupt data and cripple modern businesses - Tech Data says Azure is the answer.
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Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Microsoft's research team has developed tools to teach kids how to code within the context of Minecraft, making learning more engaging and fun.
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Microsoft to offer Cray supercomputing via Azure data centers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Microsoft and Cray have teamed up to enable customers to run workloads on dedicated Cray supercomputers in select Azure data centers.
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The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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The first batch of original Xbox games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. 13 games will be available for you to play from tomorrow onward.
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Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
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Microsoft Australia unveils partner awards finalists
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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Microsoft Australia announces esteemed finalists for annual partner awards, hailing transformative tech impact.
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Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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​A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.
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Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company’s initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
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Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The government will be stepping up efforts to embrace technology in a number of different areas, including doubling the current R&D expenditure.
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Kiwis get a first chance playing on the Xbox One X at the Armageddon Expo
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The Auckland Armageddon Expo will be the first chance that many New Zealanders will be able to play on Microsoft's new Xbox One X console.
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Microsoft to share insights on future data centre challenges at DCD event
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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The London DCD event is free for end-users and data centre operators and as well as Microsoft includes speakers like Google, Tesla, Equinix and Ford.
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Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
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Microsoft: Bangladesh, China assaulted by malware; Hong Kong better protected
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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China and Bangladesh are facing more malware threats and unwanted software families than ever, while Hong Kong is staying below the radar.
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Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don’t mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
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Dodging bullets: Australia's top malware threats according to Microsoft
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Australia is dodging many dangerous malware variants that are causing trouble around the globe, according to Microsoft’s Security Intelligence report.
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Tumbling Android tablet sales drag down Aussie market
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Microsoft may have lost the smartphone battle, but it’s gaining share in the Australian tablet market according to new Telstye research.