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03 Feb
IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO
Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
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20 Jan
Samsung reveals new rugged smartphone for enterprise
The XCover Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant, capable of withstanding drops of up to 1.5m without a case, and will include Samsung POS software.
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16 Dec
NTT and Microsoft team up for future solutions
Initiatives include creating a Global Digital Fabric, enterprise solutions built on Azure, and all-photonics network and digital twin computing tech.
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19 Aug
Microsoft and Jio sign 10-year partnership with sights set on India
The pair have committed to a 10 year partnership that will see different capabilities of both companies combine to offer a set of solutions encompassing connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications.
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16 Aug
Microsoft to partners - 6 business opportunities in 2019
We sit down with Microsoft and work through the best opportunities for partners
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12 Aug
Samsung and Microsoft partner to deliver unified experience
As mobile-first users make up a larger share of the workforce, the demand for more seamless connectivity will only increase.
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02 Aug
Why Microsoft's Slack beater is winning hearts and market share
A concise overview of Microsoft's Teams product and why it will be at the heart of business in 2019
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01 Aug
The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact
Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach
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23 Jul
Microsoft & OpenAI forge path into AI supercomputing
"Our ambition is to democratise AI — while always keeping AI safety front and centre — so everyone can benefit.”
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10 Jul
Microsoft and ServiceNow firm up partnership
ServiceNow moves workloads to Microsoft Azure for highly regulated industries while Microsoft implements ServiceNow workflow solutions.
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10 Jul
ServiceNow moves SaaS solution in US & Australia to Microsoft Azure
The IT department heavyweights are expanding their relationship in numerous areas
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20 May
Sony and Microsoft to explore strategic partnership
“Our partnership brings the power of Azure and Azure AI to Sony."
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07 May
Microsoft's biggest announcements from Build 2019
"As computing becomes embedded in every aspect of our lives, the choices developers make will define the world we live in," says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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28 Mar
How Adobe, Microsoft and SAP aim to transform CX
The three partners outlined a common approach and set of resources for customers in an initial announcement last September.
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27 Mar
Adobe Summit kicks off the future of customer experience in Las Vegas
“Today, at Adobe Summit, we unveiled significant new capabilities in Adobe Experience Cloud, including the introduction of Adobe Commerce Cloud and Marketo Engage, and general availability of Adobe Experience Platform.”
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25 Mar
'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei innovation officer Te Aroha Grace says AI can help to combine the values from different cultures to help grow Aotearoa’s mana and brand – and AI is not just for commercial gain.
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18 Mar
Tech community rocked by deaths of Atta Elayyan and Syed Jahandad Ali
Both men were among the 50 killed in the shooting in Christchurch last Friday when a gunman opened fire at two mosques.
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15 Mar
Digital experience managers, get excited for Adobe Summit 2019
“Digital transformation may be a buzzword, but companies are trying to adapt and compete in this changing environment.”
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02 Jan
Cyber Readiness Institute launches global training program
“For small and medium-sized businesses, an incident or breach can have devastating consequences," says Microsoft's Tom Burt.
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18 Dec
Microsoft invests in more Azure availability for Asia
Asia is proving to be a hot spot among the major cloud providers with new investments happening on a seemingly weekly basis.
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06 Dec
The 2018 Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote
There was a lot to unpack at the Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote. This long-form piece tries to cover all the most relevant points for A/NZ.
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08 Nov
Interview: Mobile Mentor’s long term future with Microsoft
Mobile Mentor is Co-Sell Ready: We quizzed founder Denis O’Shea on what the news means for Mobile Mentor, its partnership with Microsoft, and the company’s growth plans for the future.
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06 Nov
Heat waste of Microsoft’s submarine data centre not acceptable
An expert has shared his findings into Microsoft's underwater data centre project, saying the waste heat is unacceptable for climate change.
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03 Nov
Nadella confident future data centres will be underwater
In June this year Microsoft stretched the boundaries of data centres by dumping one in the sea and Nadella says there will be many more.
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30 Oct
It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
The US$7.5 billion deal brings Microsoft closer to the heart of developer communities; with new CEO Nat Friedman replacing former GitHub CEO and co-founder Chris Wanstrath.
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25 Oct
Positive results for Microsoft, but Azure growth slows
Microsoft has released its latest financial results, and albeit one disappointment it’s good news for shareholders.
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17 Oct
The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business
Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it’s not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
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26 Sep
Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Our perception of Microsoft and it's presence in the cyber-security sector needs updating
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25 Sep
New AI and mixed reality business applications for Dynamics 365
"We live in a connected world where companies are challenged every day to innovate so they can stay ahead of emerging trends."
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25 Sep
New open data initiative from Microsoft, Adobe & SAP
The three tech titans have made a major announcement reflecting their view of data inter-operability in the future.
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27 Jul
Kiwi go-getters punching above weight at Microsoft event
Alongside 49 teams from 33 countries, a record-breaking three teams competed for New Zealand at the 16th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup.
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20 Jul
Microsoft Cloud drives record fourth quarter results
"We had an incredible year, surpassing $100 billion in revenue as a result of our relentless focus on customer success."
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07 Jun
Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland
Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.
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05 Jun
Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
"Microsoft is a developer-first company, and by joining forces with GitHub we strengthen our commitment to developer freedom."
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01 Jun
What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?
Scale Computing's Jason Collier delves into the very hot topic of AI in data centres, including what organisations need to do moving forward.
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16 Mar
3 key takeaways from Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Roundtable
Opportunity, practicality and responsibility were discussed at the Digital Transformation Roundtable held at Microsoft’s HQ.
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05 Feb
Microsoft quarterly earnings report
Microsoft announced their financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
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28 Nov
Microsoft and SAP join forces in the cloud
The two companies announced they will be deploying each other’s cloud solutions internally.
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30 Oct
Microsoft financial growth driven by cloud revenue
The company reported a better-than-expected annual cloud revenue run rate of $20.4 billion (USD).
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01 Sep
Alexa, meet Cortana: The AI superteam coming to your Windows PC
“Their strengths will complement each other and provide customers with a richer experience..."
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14 Jul
Open letter to kiwi channel from Microsoft NZ's partner chief
Microsoft New Zealand's Philip Goldie summarises his takeaways from this year's global channel Ignite conference
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11 Jul
Microsoft & KPMG launch new digital solution hub & smart audit platform
“The CEOs I talk to are looking for new types of digital solutions that combine the best technology with deep sector and business expertise.”
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11 Jul
Microsoft 365 suite announced at Microsoft Inspire conference
Building upon the success of the vendors cloud based productivity suite. They announce a new offering to commercial clients.
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11 Jul
Nine facts about Microsoft's global channel ecosystem
We take a look at the nine key facts that describe Microsoft's global channel ecosystem in 2017
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12 May
Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
These updates mark their most significant success in embracing both Android and iOS.
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01 May
Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops
Strong growth in Office 365 and Azure has helped Microsoft to an 8% growth in revenue for the latest quarter, and offset declines seen elsewhere.
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27 Mar
Research determines Australia's most popular boss
Celebrity brands are unmistakably magnetic, employers of choice, and allow employees to be pioneers of their own brand purpose, values, and mission.
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30 Jan
Microsoft’s CMO on transformation: Cloud oriented & customer obsessed
“This was going to happen with us, or it was going to happen without us.”
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23 Jan
Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about "new collar" jobs
Digital skills and "new collar jobs" are vital to economic development, growth, and consumption.
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16 Dec
Wrapping up 2016 with the best of bizEDGE
We take a look back at the year that was and the stories that interested New Zealand's entrepreneurial sector.
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16 Dec
We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016
As far as years go, 2016 was without question a turbulent one for those in the education industry - here are the biggest stories of the year.
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09 Dec
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
"Today marks the beginning of a journey to bring together the world’s leading professional cloud and the world’s leading professional network."
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18 Nov
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella also paid a visit to Freemans Bay School to see the project in action.
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17 Nov
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
“When we think about technology and what changes we aspire to make, it is that broad impact that drives us."
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31 Oct
Microsoft NZ on differentiation, IoT and digital transformation
A lack of differentiation by resellers is putting pressure on margins and profitability, says Microsoft NZ boss Barrie Sheers.
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27 Oct
Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
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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25 Oct
The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016
“New Zealand is going to continue its charge up the hill as being the next tech superpower.”
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28 Sep
New Windows 10 and Office 365 features for the secure productive enterprise
Information is abundant, experiences and data must easily move across multiple devices, and collaboration is critical as the workforce becomes global.
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28 Sep
Microsoft CEO at Ignite 2016: “We have set ourselves a goal of democratising AI”
At the Ignite 2016 Conference in Atlanta, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about what lies ahead for the company.
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27 Sep
Major announcement: Microsoft reveals new cloud partnership at Ignite 2016
Today at Microsoft Ignite 2016, Microsoft announced a new partnership with who they call the ‘most creative company in the industry’.
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27 Sep
Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation
Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.
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08 Aug
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
We envision a world where digital experiences mirror the way people interact with one another today.
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14 Jul
Microsoft WPC: What’s in it for the Kiwi channel?
Kiwi channel players attending Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto outline the key takeaways for the Kiwi channel.
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14 Jul
Microsoft WPC: CEO's mission to lighten the cognitive load for partners
“Microsoft has always been a partner-led company and will always be a partner-led company.” These were the words ringing loud and clear at WPC.
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12 Jul
In pics: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicked of WPC in Toronto, addressing the packed auditorium with a rousing keynote about embracing digital transformation.
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12 Jul
Microsoft WPC: Microsoft's dynamic approach to reinventing business
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has declared that ambition, digital transformation & empowerment are the catalysts that will propel technology forward.
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12 Jul
Digital transformation within Microsoft IT
What are Microsoft's four pillars of digital transformation and how can IT deliver on them? Jim DuBois shares his insights.
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11 Jul
Microsoft leadership shake up following COO departure
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner has taken up a the CEO role at Citadel Securities. His role will be split among five different execs at Microsoft.
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21 Jun
Ovum: Microsoft isn’t the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work
"The $26.2bn price tag suggests that LinkedIn had other major suitors, but Microsoft clearly felt it was a price worth paying."
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14 Jun
Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion
Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.
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30 Mar
Enterprise security trends for APAC
“This enormous explosion of connected devices and data will make it more challenging than ever to protect against cyberattacks."
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17 Nov
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
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22 Oct
Dell and Microsoft partner for Azure in a box; Dell joins CSP program
Dell and Microsoft double down on their partnership, creating an 'Azure in a box' offering, with Dell also now selling Microsoft's cloud solutions.
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24 Sep
Office 2016: What’s in it for Kiwi resellers?
As Office 2016 launched yesterday, much was being made of the benefits to end users. But where's the reseller benefit?
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23 Sep
Microsoft Office 2016 is here. What's new and what's coming soon?
"These latest innovations take another big step forward in transforming Office to a connected set of apps and services designed for modern working."
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09 Sep
Microsoft dumping on local channel with new Surface Pro reseller deals?
Dell, HP, Accenture and Avanade join global Surface Pro reseller lineup, pitting the multinationals against local resellers.
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19 Aug
Calling all Kiwi Channel, Microsoft Partner Connect event soon
Microsoft’s 2015 Partner Connect event is coming soon to New Zealand, proving 2,300 Kiwi partners with insight into how they can be successful.
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10 Jul
Microsoft restructure 'major surgery, long overdue'
Microsoft's phone business restructure is indicative of changes many companies are undergoing as they reposition themselves in the digital economy.
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09 Jul
Microsoft takes US$7.6 billion hit on phone business, slashes jobs
Microsoft is slashing its workforce and has taken a US$8.3 billion hit as the global giant pulls back from its phone business.
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10 Jun
Kiwi students set to take on the world, starting with Seattle
The three University of Auckland students who designed the app Tether have gained a finalist placing in the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals.
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02 Jun
Most influential technology executive revealed
The executives that ranked the top of the list are actioning change within an organisation and are recognising the need to move forward.
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19 May
Microsoft backs IT professionals
In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.
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05 May
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers ‘lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.
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01 May
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 software development kits
Microsoft has revealed new features in Windows 10 and unveiled a set of software development kits to help developers create apps for the platform.
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24 Apr
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.
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18 Mar
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.
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23 Feb
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.
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30 Jan
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.
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15 Dec
Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.
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09 Dec
Kiwi students and teachers join in global Hour of Code event
Organised by Code.org for Computer Science Education Week, students and teachers can complete an hour of activities that will introduce them to the basics of coding and computer science.
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05 Nov
Dropbox and Microsoft form surprise partnership for Office integration
Surprise move sees Microsoft teaming up with Dropbox to provide increased integration between Office and Dropbox storage - despite the two companies competing on the online storage front.
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24 Oct
Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation
Microsoft revenue has increased by 25 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, but profit was brought down by the ongoing layoffs and the integration of Nokia’s phone business.
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14 Oct
Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sparked controversy.
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03 Oct
Review: Nokia Lumia 930
Is it destined to be another addition to the drawer of useless technology?
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25 Sep
Microsoft continues transformation with double board change
"These additions help strengthen our ability to serve our shareholders and work with Satya and the company’s senior leadership team on Microsoft’s ongoing transformation."
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20 Sep
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Microsoft plans to cut 2,100 workers from its staff this week, as the tech giant continues to reshuffle the pack following its acquisition of Nokia earlier this year.
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17 Sep
Microsoft excels with Office for iPad…
Addressing the industry at the intersection of cloud and mobile, Satya Nadella embarked on one of his first tasks as new Microsoft CEO.
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21 Aug
"I bleed Microsoft"... Ballmer bows out of Redmond
"I had not spent any time really contemplating my post-Microsoft life until my last day with the company."
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12 Aug
Breaking down Microsoft’s Surface investment…
"Continued losses will make it harder and harder for Microsoft to keep the Surface project going, so a good performance in the next quarter or two will be critical to justifying its continued existence."
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12 Aug
2degrees billionaire backer gets Microsoft board nod
"John’s insights into mobility around the globe and his expertise in working with organisations as CEO and as a board member will be invaluable as we transform Microsoft for growth and leadership in the mobile-first, cloud-first world."
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08 Aug
Nadella flexes business muscles with new Microsoft hire...
"The opportunity to build new and surprising partnerships to help Microsoft succeed in a mobile-first, cloud-first world is truly exciting, and I look forward to leading these efforts."
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06 Aug
Kiwi students rule the world at Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals...
"We are so proud that this year’s team took out the Innovation category. It’s a great example of how this country is an incubator for top talent and world leading ideas."
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28 Jul
Can businesses now Delve deeper into mobility through Microsoft?
Search, such as engines Google and Bing, functions through dictation - a reactionary process to the individual needs of the user. Delve however, by design, does the opposite.
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23 Jul
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
"We are galvanised around our core as a productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world..."
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21 Jul
WPC 2014 fuels a great State of Origin…
As Satya Nadella outlined his cloud-first vision for Microsoft and its partners at WPC 2014, somewhere in the crowd two Kiwis glanced at each other and smiled.
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18 Jul
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
"Making these decisions to change are difficult, but necessary."
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15 Jul
Nadella instils cloud-first courage with Microsoft rally cry...
Fist-pumping in his smart casual attire, Satya Nadella is the embodiment of the modern day Microsoft.
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07 Jun
Kiwi students set for 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals
"New Zealand has punched above its weight placing in the top ten in the world four times in the last five years."
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22 May
Did Microsoft scrap Surface Mini plans?
Satya Nadella is betting on many things as Microsoft’s new CEO, but when it comes to the Surface Mini, it would appear not so much.
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20 May
Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...
Six months is a long time in the New Zealand channel market - The Channel looks back at the big stories in February...
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02 May
An acquisition heard around the world…
For founder and CEO Scott Houston, Microsoft’s acquisition of GreenButton is an acquisition representing natural progression, given the close working
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30 Apr
Cloud momentum drives Microsoft financials
"This quarter’s results demonstrate the strength of our business, as well as the opportunities we see in a mobile-first, cloud-first world,"
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28 Apr
Microsoft seals Nokia deal
"Together with our partners, we remain focused on delivering innovation more rapidly in our mobile-first, cloud-first world."
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16 Apr
Nadella drives new culture with data-analysis tools
"In a mobile first, cloud first world, one of the most fascinating truths is that data is not only consumed but also generated at accelerating rates and exponentially increasing quantities."
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03 Apr
Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
"There’s a lot of work ahead of us and I am counting on every single one of you to bring your "A" game every single day."
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31 Mar
Office for iPad: What you need to know…
"It’s a unique approach that centres on people — enabling the devices you love, work with the services you love, and in a way that works for IT and developers."
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18 Mar
Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft’s cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...
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10 Mar
Either do your job, or don’t do your job
"If you’re going do a job, do a job. And if you’re not going to do a job, don’t do a job. And that is the key of everything."
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04 Mar
Top Microsoft execs head for Redmond exit…
Satya Nadella’s first real task as new Microsoft CEO will be replacing two Redmond executives, who look set to walk out of the door amid more high-level changes this week.
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19 Feb
Satya Nadella - What's next for Microsoft?
"Nadella's main challenge consists of evolving Redmond’s existing businesses while reinventing Microsoft to make it relevant in mobile and cloud-centric markets."
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08 Feb
Microsoft’s partners remain linchpin of company’s business model
"Gates and Ballmer had reputations for being domineering businessmen, so it will be interesting to see how Nadella is received by the Microsoft ecosystem and partner community in the months ahead."
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07 Feb
Microsoft employees give new CEO a ‘12th man’ welcome
"Well Sunday was a really, really big day in Seattle – and it didn’t have anything to do with the Seahawks,"
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05 Feb
Introducing Microsoft's new CEO...
"During this time of transformation, there is no better person to lead Microsoft than Satya Nadella."
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05 Feb
Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
As Satya Nadella becomes the third CEO of Microsoft, he brings a relentless drive for innovation and a spirit of collaboration to his new role. Oh, and a love for cricket.
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05 Feb
"Who am I?" - Nadella's first words...
"Many who know me say I am also defined by my curiosity and thirst for learning. I buy more books than I can finish. I sign up for more online courses than I can complete."
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05 Feb
Departing Ballmer's final rally cry...
"Today is an incredibly exciting day. Satya will be a great CEO, and I am pumped for the future of Microsoft."
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05 Feb
Redmond's big guns welcome Nadella...
A host of Microsoft stalwarts stepped forward to welcome Satya Nadella today, as he becomes only the third CEO in the Redmond hot seat.
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04 Feb
Are we looking at Microsoft’s next CEO…?
Thought of "among the brightest brains at Microsoft", Satya Nadella, aka "Mr Nice Guy", looks set to become Redmond’s new CEO.
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03 Feb
Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer’s replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure…
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31 Jan
Microsoft set to announce new CEO...
Four months after Microsoft announced that CEO Steve Ballmer would retire, the software giant is reportedly close to naming a replacement.
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19 Dec
10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?
Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.
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11 Dec
‘The Next 10 Years’: The digitization of nearly everything
Microsoft's Executive VP of Cloud and Enterprise talked with thousands of entrepreneurs, startups and large companies about technology and where we’re headed as an industry.
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13 Jul
Passionate Ballmer rejigs Microsoft with "Let’s Go" cry
CEO announces changes in the senior leadership team at Redmond via an emotional internal email, promising a "One Microsoft" philosophy.
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24 Jun
Microsoft on hand for Oracle's cloud-computing push
Company set to reveal plans to move into the cloud-computing market, cemented by partnerships with Microsoft and Salesforce.com.
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04 Jun
Microsoft 'leads the enterprise cloud era'
Internal email reveals Microsoft was 'right to take the risk' regarding betting the company on the cloud.
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28 May
Microsoft expands Asian Windows Azure services
Software giant announces major expansion of Windows Azure services in Asia, set to be "hundreds of millions of dollars."
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