Microsoft New Zealand - Latest News [Page 14]
$1.2 Million Technology Boost for Skills Training
Thursday, 12 February 2009, 5:20 pm | Microsoft New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - February 12, 2009 - Nearly 5,000 families will benefit from digital literacy and skills training following a $1.2 million injection of funding and software by Microsoft New Zealand to the 2020 Communications Trust and regional ... More >>
Office Users “Get Genuine” With New Programme
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 11:08 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Starting today, Microsoft Office customers have a new tool to help ensure the safety of their computers and protect themselves from counterfeit software through Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) notifications. The voluntary update helps ensure that customers ... More >>
Fable II’s mysterious Knothole Island
Wednesday, 14 January 2009, 11:35 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Since the local launch of “Fable II” on October 23, more than two million gamers worldwide have embarked on a quest to reshape the world of Albion in the image of their hero, whilst the creators of Albion have been hard at work to bring Knothole ... More >>
Microsoft Hardware price drop
Friday, 9 January 2009, 11:12 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft New Zealand today announced it has dropped recommended retail prices (RRP) of its most popular products*, just in time for the start of the new year. More >>
Investigation breaks up Auckland software traders
Friday, 5 December 2008, 11:41 am | Microsoft New Zealand
As part of its continued effort to protect its customers and partners from software piracy, Microsoft has announced two separate international investigations against individuals based in Auckland selling high-quality counterfeit software likely sourced ... More >>
Microsoft Helps Jumpstart NZ Entrepreneurs
Friday, 7 November 2008, 9:26 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand, November 6, 2008 – Microsoft today unveiled Microsoft BizSpark, a global program designed to help accelerate the success of entrepreneurs and early stage startups. With BizSpark, Microsoft provides entrepreneurs fast and easy access ... More >>
Microsoft and Travelport Team Up
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 11:07 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft Corp. and Travelport today announced they are teaming together to develop an integrated set of services targeted for the travel industry to address challenges faced by travellers, suppliers, and travel agents. Through the collaboration, Microsoft ... More >>
Latest LifeCams bring life to video calls
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 12:08 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft today unveiled two new webcams — LifeCam Show and LifeCam VX-5500 — featuring new designs that not only look great but also provide versatility for use on a laptop or desktop computer. More >>
Slim keyboards for cool computing
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 12:06 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft today announced two sleek desktop sets — the Wireless Media Desktop 1000 which helps bring the digital lifestyle to life and the newly-updated Wireless Laser Desktop 6000. Both of these stylish desktops are designed to give computer users ... More >>
BlueTrack™ for all-terrain computing
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 12:05 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft today unveiled Microsoft® BlueTrack™ Technology - the off-roader of mice. “People aren’t sitting at a desk all day anymore - they’ve gone mobile,” said Julia Nicholls, Product Marketing Manager for Mouse and Keyboards Microsoft ... More >>
Computing and style: Microsoft launches Arc Mouse
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 12:01 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft today raised the style stakes with the unveiling of a revolutionary crescent-moon-shaped mouse designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional — the Arc Mouse. With its unique foldable design, Arc reduces in size by almost half for portability when ... More >>
Specialised Devices & Apps Team Sets Up For Growth
Thursday, 14 August 2008, 3:58 pm | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft’s Specialised Devices & Applications (SDA) group, responsible for the retail channel of the company’s keyboards, mice, webcams and Office for Mac software, has announced a raft of significant appointments as it moves into the 2009 financial ... More >>
Microsoft NZ launches Marvinator Awards
Monday, 11 August 2008, 5:34 pm | Microsoft New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand –Monday, August 11, 2008 – When Hamilton City Council looked for organisations promoting Hamilton to the world, they found students from Peachgrove Intermediate were already blogging across the globe and using innovative software ... More >>
Flexible LifeCams move with your life
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 12:32 am | Microsoft New Zealand
With the LifeCam VX-5000, LifeCam VX-500 and LifeChat LX-2000 there’s no need to miss out on life’s precious moments. More >>
Strongest Launch in History of Office for Mac
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 12:07 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Group releases Service Pack 1, announces the return of Visual Basic for Applications in next version. More >>
Windows Aero for new Wireless Laser Desktop 7000
Monday, 12 May 2008, 10:47 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft delivers sophistication of Windows Aero to new Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 New peripherals bring stylish and affordable options for the digital lifestyle More >>
Microsoft Announces NZ Innovative Teacher of Year
Friday, 18 April 2008, 12:17 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Onehunga High School teacher Nathan Kerr has been named New Zealand Innovative Teacher of the Year for his innovative use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in teaching. More >>
Microsoft supports teen lounge at Starship
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 12:57 am | Microsoft New Zealand
AUCKLAND – 10 April, 2008 – Keeping in touch with friends & family while in hospital can be difficult and often a stressful and emotional time. More >>
Microsoft New Zealand partners with MARVIN
Thursday, 21 February 2008, 11:23 am | Microsoft New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand – Thursday, February 21, 2008 – Microsoft New Zealand today announced the official launch of MARVIN, an interactive, software- based, learning tool available to New Zealand schools at no cost as part of its Partners in Learning ... More >>
Office 2008 for Mac launches at Macworld
Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 9:44 am | Microsoft New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Jan. 16, 2008 — Microsoft Corp.’s Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) announced the official availability of Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac at the Macworld Conference & Expo 2008. Office 2008 for Mac is significantly enhanced ... More >>