Windows stories - Page 15
Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.
Bing Apps refreshed for Windows 8
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Bing team rollouts several significant updates to six Bing Apps for Windows 8 – News, Finance, Sports, Weather, Maps and Travel.
Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal
Sat, 13th Apr 2013
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Geeks on Wheels bring IT support to Kiwi doorsteps, solving computer woes nationwide with their mobile tech squad.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Easy does it through Ezi-Mail
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Ezi-Mail's sixth release hits the Windows 8 Store, bringing a suite of 'Zero Inbox' features for a clutter-free email experience.
Half a million NZ PCs face security risks
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Microsoft will end Windows XP support in a year, leaving businesses using the system open to possible breaches.
Windows Embedded 8 launched online
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded 8 for enterprises, aiming to boost Internet of Things with a robust platform for actionable data.
Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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Samsung threatens tech war with Microsoft over criticism of Windows 8, Surface tablet. PC industry shrinking, lacklustre demand for Surface.
Tough stuff with a price to match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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tablets & laptops
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Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.
EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google’s Android operating system.
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
Microsoft's 21st century learning approach
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Microsoft NZ's 2012/13 hits: Boosting 21st-century learning with free digital tools and making strides in tech with the launch of Windows 8.
Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.
Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.
Microsoft showcases new Windows 8 hardware
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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At CES, Microsoft unveils an array of pioneering Windows 8 hardware, showcasing advancements in touch tech and device mobility.
Microsoft sells 60m Windows 8 licences
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Microsoft has hit the ground running by selling 60 million Windows 8 licences just two months post-launch, mirroring Windows 7's success.
Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Windows Guide
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, starting with your new Windows PC.
Webjet takes off to Microsoft Cloud
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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public cloud
Webjet soars to new heights with Microsoft Cloud, enhancing customer service and business scalability amid a 30% surge in online bookings.
PGG Wrightson extends Gen-i IT contract
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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PGG Wrightson extends contract with Gen-i for telecommunications and IT services, including voice, broadband, mobile, data and managed network services.
No win for Windows 8 in US
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 8, is struggling in the US with sales down 21% compared to last year.
Momentum with Microsoft according to Ballmer
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's performance during 2012, highlighting revenue growth and a shift to devices and services.
Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licences
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft triumphs with 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold in just one month, outshining Windows 7's launch.
Microsoft has “come a long way in the past year”
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Microsoft holds shareholder meeting in Seattle as CEO Steve Ballmer shares business updates and highlights success of Windows 8.