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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 OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.
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Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Microsoft expert highlights shortage of cyber security expertise in New Zealand and the need for better collaboration.
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MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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We all have things that ignite us, whether it be money, power, or the feeling you get when you see a child’s face light up when they ‘get it’.
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Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
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IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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This year marks Microsoft Ignite New Zealand's 21st birthday, so what better place to celebrate than at SkyCity in Auckland.
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Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft's Surface family has now grown even bigger, with three new products and an additional update to the Windows 10 Creators programme.
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Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Sitting today in a hall surrounded by geeks, it was the first session where the women outnumbered the men. But after all, this was Women in Tech.
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Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft Ignite is bringing the IoT revolution to New Zealand, its IoT sessions capturing the interests of geeks and leaders alike.
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Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Breaking the rules with Dona Sarkar
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Dona Sarkar, head of Windows Insiders Program, founder of Fibonacci Sequins, and fashion line Prima Dona Style, speaks at Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016.
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Microsoft Ignite NZ: IoT, data analytics, AI and the future of Microsoft Services
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft’s Darren Hubert specialises in ‘the art of the possible’. He talks IoT, data analytics, augmented reality and digital transformation.
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Innovation the key to igniting the New Zealand economy
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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As Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 has unfolded in Auckland this week, it’s clear to me that the technology tools that will inspire and enable possibilities.
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IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 Day 2
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Today, people from all corners of the industry were privy to a jam packed schedule at SkyCity's convention centre.
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The future of DevOps: Microsoft's Donovan Brown explains
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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The Microsoft Ignite New Zealand event began with a keynote speech by Donovan Brown, who swears by the benefits of DevOps collaboration.
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Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Jennifer Marsman on machine learning, lie detection, and women in tech
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Jennifer Marsman illuminates machine learning's future while spotlighting women in tech and her innovative lie detection project at Ignite NZ.
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Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.
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Outlook.com updates website for 'bolder and smarter' email experience
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Outlook.com revamps its email service, merging sleek Windows 10 aesthetics with enhanced functionality for a clutter-free experience.
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IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite New Zealand 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Thousands of attendees have converged on Auckland's Sky City Convention Centre as part of Microsoft Ignite New Zealand 2016.
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The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 kicks off with an inspiring keynote by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts, unveiling a tech-filled agenda for over 1,700 attendees.
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Dicker Data joins Aussie Microsoft Surface distie lineup
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Dicker Data become a commercial distributor for Microsoft’s full range of Surface Pro 4 and Surface book offerings.
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VIDEO CASE STUDY: Kiwi company transforms with innovative solutions
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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In order for businesses to keep up in the digital era, they need to innovate and embrace new technologies - read about this Kiwi company's journey.