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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Technology 8 Apr 2013
Half a million NZ PCs may face security risks within a year

Today marks the 12-month countdown until Microsoft Windows XP is officially retired worldwide.

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Technology 28 Nov 2012
Call for Increased Digital Proficiency in Non-Profit Sector

The growing importance of digital proficiency for New Zealand non-profit organisations was highlighted yesterday at the Microsoft's Connecting Communities conference in Auckland.

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Technology 26 Oct 2012
State-of-the-art, touch-enabled software launches

Microsoft's latest Windows operating system launched around the world – new apps and range of hardware options offering consumers greater choice and flexibility The highly anticipated Windows 8 has officially landed in New Zealand today.

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Technology 2 Oct 2012
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 now available in New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand has today announced the availability of its latest business management software for small and medium businesses, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.

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Technology 13 Sep 2012
Theta Secures Gold Business Intelligence and Gold Data Platform Microsoft Competencies

Theta has been recognised for their “best-in-class” ability and commitment towards meeting customers evolving needs, and has been awarded the prestigious combination of Gold Business Intelligence and Gold Data Platform Microsoft Competencies.

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Technology 5 Sep 2012
Kiwi Techies hit SKYCITY for TechEd 2012

By combining science, art and design to develop visualisations, the screeds of data in the world can be made more exciting and less complex, according to Jer Thorp, keynote speaker at New Zealand’s largest technology conference, Microsoft TechEd.

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Technology 5 Sep 2012
World's first cloud-optimised operating system launched in New Zealand

Windows Server 2012, the world's first cloud-optimised operating system (OS), was launched this morning by at New Zealand's largest technology conference, Microsoft TechEd 2012.

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Technology 15 Aug 2012
New York Times Data Artist to Launch TechEd!

Jer Thorpe, New York Times' data artist in residence will be regaling the crowds at TechEd this year with his insights about the evolution of computing and how our interactions with computers are becoming more natural.

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Technology 24 Jul 2012
Microsoft New Zealand selects Revera to offer communication and collaboration offerings via the cloud

Microsoft has selected Revera as the first local provider to spearhead a cloud solution for enterprise and government customers built upon Microsoft's business productivity technologies in New Zealand, leveraging its intellectual property, processes and best practices from its global cloud consulting services organisation.

Robin Cockayne, Revera General Manager

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Technology 28 Jun 2012
Microsoft Office 365 for Education Launches in New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand has announced the availability of Office 365 for Education, allowing students and educators to take advantage of cloud-based communications and collaboration tools at no cost.

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Technology 14 Jun 2012
Windows Azure more flexible, open and powerful

AUCKLAND CITY — Microsoft New Zealand has announced a number of changes and updates to Windows Azure, making the service more flexible, open and powerful.

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Technology 28 May 2012
Microsoft TechEd 2012 registrations open, Auckland 4- 7 September

AUCKLAND CITY — Registrations for TechEd 2012, New Zealand's biggest technology event, are now open.

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Public Relations 1 May 2012
AUT and University of Auckland students take out 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup

AUT and University of Auckland students take out 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup Team Mobile Eye wins the opportunity to represent New Zealand at Worldwide Finals in July.

Imagine Cup - Winning teams

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Technology 26 Apr 2012
Microsoft Teams Up with Kiwi Incubators to Offer Startups $60,000 in Cloud Services

Microsoft New Zealand today announced partnerships with New Zealand's top business incubators, The ICEHOUSE and Creative HQ, to help startups fast-track their businesses through the new BizSpark Plus programme.

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Technology 16 Apr 2012
2012 Microsoft New Zealand Imagine Cup

AUCKLAND CITY — Tasking university students with solving a world problem seems like a big ask, but not for the final 19 teams participating in the 2012 Microsoft New Zealand Imagine Cup.

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Technology 2 Apr 2012
Microsoft announces general availability of SQL Server 2012

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the general availability of SQL Server 2012, effective immediately.

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Education 20 Mar 2012
Media release - Annual savings of up to $50 Million for the Education Sector.

Annual savings of up to $50 Million? Yes Please.

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Education 20 Mar 2012
Kiwi schools to receive 'all you can eat' software solutions

Kiwi schools to receive 'all you can eat' software solutions Microsoft New Zealand signs new licensing model with the Ministry of Education

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Technology 21 Dec 2011
Microsoft commits to improving accessibility in New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand has signalled an increased focus on accessibility solutions by making a significant donation to the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) and announcing the availability of Microsoft Office add-ons for people with a hearing or vision impairment.

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Business 13 Dec 2011
Paul Bowkett appointed Cloud Sales Manager for Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Paul Bowkett as Cloud Sales Manager, effective immediately.

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Technology 24 Nov 2011
Next generation Business Intelligence solutions set to empower productivity gains for Kiwi companies

According to independent research firm Forrester Research, businesses stand to benefit greatly from the next generation of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions[i] – designed to give business decision makers greater insight into organisational processes and empower them to gain strategic value from vital information.

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Technology 18 Nov 2011
Microsoft announces winners of the 2011 Partner Awards

AUCKLAND CITY — Gen-i and GreenButton were the big winners at the annual Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards tonight, winning three awards each across multiple categories.

Microsoft 2011 Partner Awards

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Technology 7 Oct 2011
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 now available in New Zealand

Modern, “powerfully simple” enterprise resource planning solution delivers true business value to customers Microsoft New Zealand has today announced the availability of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 to New Zealand customers and partners.

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Rugby 15 Sep 2011
Microsoft New Zealand announces winner of the Microsoft RWC 1st XV competition

WELLINGTON — The team at Microsoft New Zealand is handing over their corporate box for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final to Wellington’s Niki O’Connor and 14 of her friends.

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Technology 12 Sep 2011
Bank of New Zealand selected for global Microsoft early adoption

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has been selected to participate in the upcoming Microsoft SQL Server (code name Denali) Rapid Deployment Programme (RDP).

Microsoft NZ

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Technology 8 Aug 2011
Microsoft 2011 Rugby World Cup Competition

AUCKLAND — Microsoft New Zealand, an Official Sponsor of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, is today launching a competition that will allow one lucky winner and 14 of their mates to win the Microsoft Corporate Box for the Final.

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Technology 27 Jul 2011
Microsoft releases OneNote Mobile for iPhone 1.2 with updated features

Microsoft released OneNote Mobile for iPhone 1.2 today, which delivers updated features and expands availability of the app in New Zealand, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Australia.

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Maori 8 Jul 2011
Microsoft New Zealand launches Māori Language Packs

Microsoft New Zealand today launched the new Māori Language Packs for Windows 7 and Office 2010, which can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website.

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Technology 29 Jun 2011
Microsoft Launches Office 365 in New Zealand

World class collaboration tools are now available for businesses large and small.

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Technology 23 Jun 2011
Innovative companies will bring home gold at global partner awards

GreenButton and Provoke win coveted awards through innovative use of Microsoft technology.

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Education 2 Jun 2011
Microsoft announces software licensing change for New Zealand schools

A recent amendment to the Ministry of Education’s Microsoft School Agreement gives schools access to their Microsoft server software hosted by third parties, including the Ministry of Education and other schools within the region.

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Legal 31 May 2011
Natasha Crampton appointed legal counsel for Microsoft New Zealand

AUCKLAND CITY — Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Natasha Crampton as legal counsel.

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Technology 25 May 2011
Microsoft Previews Next Major Release of Windows Phone

“Mango” to deliver smarter and easier communications, apps and web.

Windows Phone, code name "Mango,"

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Technology 24 May 2011
Imagine Cup winners OneBuzz to represent New Zealand in New York

National champions to take on the world at the Worldwide Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals in July.

Microsoft New Zealand Imagine Cup 201

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Business 23 May 2011
Microsoft New Zealand offers Kiwi businesses 'Cashback'

Until the end of June, Microsoft New Zealand is offering a customer cashback deal* to any organisation that upgrades to Windows 7, Office 2010 or Windows Small Business Server 2011.

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Technology 13 May 2011
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Cybercriminals Increasingly Targeting Consumers

Recent study indicates a “polarisation” in cybercriminal behavior and increase in “marketing-like” approaches.

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Technology 12 May 2011
Kiwis lead Cloud computing adoption as Microsoft Office 365 enters public beta

Microsoft New Zealand is expecting strong pick up of the Office 365 public beta as recent Springboard Survey results have found 94 percent of large Kiwi organisations view cloud computing as a priority and already have funding in place.

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Business 12 May 2011
Industry leaders showcase Business Intelligence at its best

Microsoft New Zealand hosts Business Intelligence Summits to help businesses improve productivity and profitability.

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Business 4 May 2011
Kiwis rage against bad customer experience

New Zealand consumers have no time for awful customer experience, with a new survey finding 80 per cent of us pulling the loyalty plug after a bad experience.

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Technology 19 Apr 2011
Microsoft announces Tech•Ed tickets on sale 2 May

AUCKLAND CITY — Tickets for Tech•Ed 2011 will go on sale from 2 May, and if it is anything like previous years, make sure you get your tickets before they sell out! Microsoft Tech•Ed is the premier technology event of the year for IT professionals and developers and 2011 is going to be better than ever.

Tech•Ed 2011

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Technology 13 Apr 2011
Auckland Uni students strike gold again at the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup

The winning team of the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup was decided last night, following a gruelling day of presentations from the four finalist teams.

Team OneBuzz from the University of Auckland emerged the victor with the project to wipe out malaria

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Employment 12 Apr 2011
Microsoft New Zealand announces Director Small, Midmarket Solution and Partners

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Chris Ichter to the role of Director Small, Midmarket Solutions and Partners.

Chris Ichter

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Technology 6 Apr 2011
Microsoft New Zealand looks to raise digital literacy and enhance student performance

The recent announcement of Evan Blackman to Education Sector Manager at Microsoft New Zealand highlights the importance being placed on raising digital literacy around the country and enhancing the performance of students.

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Advertising 29 Mar 2011
Microsoft New Zealand announces Rugby World Cup 2011 Sponsorship

It's game on for Microsoft New Zealand and Rugby World Cup 2011 with the announcement of its Tournament sponsorship.

It's game on for Microsoft New Zealand and Rugby World Cup 2011 with the announcement of its Tournament sponsorship.

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Business 17 Mar 2011
Conference delegates help ensure Gracelands is thriving

This year the New Zealand SharePoint Conference had an exciting new twist – a 24 hour community challenge, where a free SharePoint solution was developed for a not-for-profit organisation.

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Internet 15 Mar 2011
Survey reveals fresh insights on web surfing habits in NZ

Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9 to enhance web experiences Internet speed is the most important feature for Kiwi web surfers, according to the latest Microsoft survey on browsing habits.

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Employment 15 Mar 2011
Pia Dalum appointed as Microsoft New Zealand's Human Resources Director

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Pia Dalum to the role of Human Resources Director.

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Business 10 Mar 2011
Microsoft announces new categories, new date and new venue for the 2011 Partner Awards

At the 2010 Partner Awards Winner’s Lunch held today, Microsoft New Zealand announced the date and new categories for the 2011 Partner Awards.

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Finance 9 Mar 2011
Microsoft makes finance easier

Microsoft New Zealand today announced new features to its financing programme, enabling customers to purchase software, services and hardware with ease.

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Technology 9 Mar 2011
New Zealand has head in the Cloud

New Zealand has been named the most cloud savvy country in Asia Pacific, according to recent research commissioned by Microsoft.

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Technology 23 Feb 2011
Information for Microsoft customers in Canterbury region

CHRISTCHURCH — Support options available for Microsoft customers and partners in rebuilding IT capability.

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Internet 21 Feb 2011
AlphaJax wins Best Mobile Application Award

AlphaJax for Windows Phone 7 has been named winner of the Best Mobile Application category at the annual ONYA awards, held at the Wellington Town Hall on Saturday night.

Keith Patton

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Technology 21 Feb 2011
Olympic Software makes Gold

Olympic Software has become the first Microsoft Dynamics GP partner to achieve gold certification in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) category within the new Microsoft Partner Network.

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Technology 17 Feb 2011
Future Gazing into a Billion Dollar Industry

The 2011 New Zealand SharePoint Conference draws top tech talent to New Zealand.

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Technology 18 Jan 2011
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Cloud Service Launches Today

New customer relationship management service that delivers the ‘Power of Productivity’ for organisations worldwide.

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Business 17 Jan 2011
Waldo Kuipers Appointed as Microsoft Corporate Affairs Manager

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Waldo Kuipers to the role of Corporate Affairs Manager, effective immediately.

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Technology 12 Jan 2011
Microsoft Showcases Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2

A new solution for retailers, offering a “connected retail experience”.

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Technology 22 Dec 2010
Keep an eye out for counterfeit software this Christmas

New worldwide survey shows 80 percent of consumers are concerned about the risks of using counterfeit software.

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Technology 8 Dec 2010
Top 20 finalists announced for the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup

AUCKLAND CITY — Microsoft New Zealand has today announced the top 20 teams set to battle it out at the Imagine Cup 2011 finals festival in April next year at the University of Auckland.

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Technology 30 Nov 2010
Microsoft Lync 2010 launched in New Zealand

Microsoft Lync 2010 is comprised of products formerly known as Communications Server, Communications Online and Communicator, as well as Lync Web App and Lync Online.

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Internet 17 Nov 2010
Microsoft works with educators and open source to support free knowledge sharing wiki

New open source extension for Microsoft Word delivers support for MediaWiki file format so users can upload documents directly into Wiki repositories.

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Technology 21 Oct 2010
First Windows Phone 7 sold in the world! To a Kiwi!

AUCKLAND CITY — A New Zealander is the first in the world to snap up the hotly-anticipated Windows Phone 7.

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Technology 20 Oct 2010
Kiwis first in the world to be able to buy Windows Phone 7 on Thursday 21 October

AUCKLAND CITY — Thirty two tonnes of technology will rumble into Auckland’s Aotea Square at 7am on Thursday morning, as Vodafone and Microsoft give Kiwis a chance to be the first in the world to get their hands on the new Windows Phone 7.

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Technology 20 Oct 2010
Microsoft announces Office 365

New cloud service brings together Office, SharePoint, Exchange and Lync for organisations of all sizes.

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Technology 27 Sep 2010
Two new senior appointments announced at Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand today announced two senior appointments to the local subsidiary’s leadership team – Donna Wright to the role of Services Director and Frazer Scott to the role of Business, Marketing and Operations Director.

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Technology 22 Sep 2010
Microsoft takes Tech.Ed on the road

Microsoft is taking a condensed version of the country’s largest IT training conference, Tech.Ed, to the road this September and October.

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Internet 17 Sep 2010
Microsoft celebrates the Beauty of the Web with Internet Explorer 9 And kicks off The Wuglies competition.

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the Beta version of Internet Explorer 9 is available worldwide.

IE9

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Technology 13 Sep 2010
Microsoft releases global beta of next-generation CRM solution

Discover the Power of Productivity with the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta release for cloud-based and on-premises deployments.

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Technology 3 Sep 2010
Tertiary ICT innovation applauded by Microsoft NZ

AUCKLAND — University of Auckland awarded Supreme Innovation at the annual Tertiary ICT Conference.

 The University of Auckland CECIL Connect team with their cheque, flanked on the left by Microsoft's Tertiary Sector Manager, Evan Blackman, and on the right by Miles Fordyce, Chair of the Tertiary ICT Conference Committee.

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Technology 27 Aug 2010
Microsoft Dynamics CRM leads the way according to Gartner and Forrester Wave research

Recent reports from both Forrester and Gartner reveal that Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ahead of the competition in customer relationship management (CRM) for mid- to large sized organisations.

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Technology 19 Aug 2010
Microsoft announces winners of the 2010 Partner Awards

The winners of the 2010 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards were announced this evening at an awards ceremony in Auckland.

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Technology 23 Jul 2010
New managing director for Microsoft New Zealand

Paul Muckleston, announced as new managing director Microsoft New Zealand, Paul Muckleston has been appointed Managing Director for Microsoft New Zealand.

Paul Muckleston, announced as new managing director Microsoft New Zealand

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Technology 9 Jul 2010
Kiwis are worldwide Microsoft Imagine Cup Champions

AUCKLAND CITY — A team of engineering students from Auckland University has made New Zealand history, taking third place at the worldwide finals of the 2010 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition for their project to improve education in poverty-stricken regions.

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Business 6 Jul 2010
Microsoft announces finalists for the 2010 partner awards

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the finalists for the 2010 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards.

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Technology 1 Jul 2010
Microsoft ahead of competition in dynamic CRM

The Forrester Wave Reports released last week have revealed that Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ahead of the competition in customer relationship management (CRM) for mid and large sized organisations around the world.

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Business 29 Jun 2010
Steve Haddock Appointed to Join Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the appointment of Steve Haddock as Server and Tools Business Group Lead, a role he will begin early July.

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Technology 24 Jun 2010
Kiwi Companies Win Big At Global Partner Awards

Express Data and Intergen win recognition through innovative use of Microsoft technology to exceed customer expectations and solve business problems.

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Technology 21 Jun 2010
Microsoft invests in the next generation of Kiwis

Microsoft NZ kicks off Volunteer Awareness Week with a significant software and services partnership with Plunket Plunket is set to receive a major boost in technology and productivity, thanks to a significant software and support services partnership with Microsoft New Zealand.

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Technology 16 Jun 2010
Microsoft Office 2010 on the shelves today!

Today the latest version of Microsoft Office, Office 2010, has landed on retailers’ shelves across the country, and at more than 35,000 retail stores around the world.

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Fundraiser 14 Jun 2010
Unleash your inner tech geek

  There are many things you can buy for yourself on TradeMe, let’s mix it up though – why not bid on something to help a stranger? Over the last 30 odd years, Cure Kids has donated over $25 million to medical research, giving scientists and researchers the opportunity to fight against childhood illnesses.

Cure Kids

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Technology 31 May 2010
Microsoft introduces Dynamics ERP Connector for SAP Business Scenarios

SAP enterprise customers benefit from new two-tier ERP deployment options from Microsoft.

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Court 19 May 2010
Microsoft Sues Counterfeit Office 2007 Seller on Trade Me

New Zealand piracy rate remains stable according to IDC research.

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Technology 13 May 2010
Microsoft delivers the future of productivity with Office 2010 and Sharepoint 2010

Today, Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010, as well as Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010 for business customers worldwide.

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Technology 3 May 2010
Microsoft announces 2010 Imagine Cup winner

Microsoft New Zealand today announced the national winners of the 2010 Imagine Cup, following presentations from four finalist teams Friday evening at the University of Auckland Business School.

 Winning team, Team OneBeep – L to R: Chanyeol Yoo, Vinny Kumar (captain), Kayo Lakadia and Steve Ward.

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Technology 14 Apr 2010
Microsoft New Zealand to host Virtualisation Summit.

 Microsoft New Zealand is hosting a free Virtualisation and Management Summit to help Kiwi businesses of all sizes come to grips with how virtualisation can help reduce costs and create a more efficient and productive working environment.

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