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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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Photo Gallery: Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2017
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The Kiwi channel turned out in force last night for a night of glamour, glitz, awards and networking at Microsoft's New Zealand Partner Awards.
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Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are...
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The channel turned out for last night's 10th annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, with plenty of new categories, new winners - and familiar faces.
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Microsoft to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft’s first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.
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Vic State Emergency Services cuts costs, improves efficiency with cloud move
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Data#3 has helped migrate Victoria’s State Emergency Service to the Microsoft cloud in a move the organisation says has reduced costs by up to 25%.
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Queensland’s Connected Care Program prospers with Simient partnership
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics CRM, they have established a single consolidated information system to ensure access to clinical real time information.
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It’s time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
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First official details have been posted about Microsoft's Project Xbox Scorpio console
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has finally spilled the beans on the Xbox Scorpio console that will be out later this year. The first specs have been revealed.
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Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.
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Sneak peek at the new Xbox Scorpio specs
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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Microsoft will reveal the system specifications of the Xbox Scorpio on Thursday, ahead of their E3 presentation.
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Adobe launches Experience cloud; announces collaboration with Microsoft
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Adobe has unveiled its new Adobe Experience Cloud, which aims to enhance customer experiences and embrace digital disruption.
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Cisco ends 2016 on top of collaboration market as Microsoft nips at heels
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Cisco ended 2016 top dog in the overall collaboration market, despite a sequential uptick in market share for Microsoft.
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The week in channel-land: Partner awards, parties and plenty of business too
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Channelland buzzes with partner accolades, bustling business deals, and spirited shindigs—a rollicking week of tech tales!.
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Windows rolls out new update - good news for creatives and gamers
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Microsoft recently announced the next major update to Windows 10, known as the ‘Creators Update’, in an attempt to usurp Apple in creative circles.
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Cloud war collateral: What the rise of AWS, Azure has meant for data centers
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Cloud titans AWS and Azure's ascent reshapes data centres, spurring unprecedented tech advances and efficiency in the race for market dominance.
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Parallels announces support for Azure - huge opportunities for IT
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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With Parallels RAS deployed in Azure there are a number of invaluable benefits for businesses to take advantage of.
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The road to Microsoft’s global flagship events for 2017
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Every year Microsoft hosts some of the biggest events in the world – none more so than their four global flagship events. Here's a breakdown of them.
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Microsoft NZ on Azure and Office 365 opportunities and the changing channel
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Microsoft NZ’s new channel boss, Phil Goldie, talks Azure and Office 365 opportunities, partnerships and the changing face of the Microsoft channel.
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Mall operator Scentre sold on DX after DiData Microsoft project
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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A digital transformation initiative with Dimension Data and Microsoft has seen mall operator Scentre transform its relationship with customers.
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Microsoft announces strong lineup for Xbox Games with Gold April 2017
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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If you are a current Xbox Live Gold member, you can look forward to playing many good Xbox One and Xbox 360 games next month.
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Konica Minolta’s new edge platform set to open opportunities for partners
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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Konica Minilta has partnered with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sophos, Canonical and BrainTribe to future-proof business IT management.