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Kiwi-developed education program gets a big global boost

Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:10 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, November 17, 2016 — A tried and tested New Zealand-designed school program for developing computational thinking skills is being given a major global boost, thanks to a new grant announced today by Microsoft NZ. More >>

Giving young Kiwis a head start in technology careers

Thursday, 21 April 2016, 9:27 am | Microsoft New Zealand

AUCKLAND, 21 April 2016 – Thousands of young people from underserved communities in New Zealand will now have the opportunity to get their start in a career in technology thanks to Microsoft grants announced today for two Kiwi computer science education ... More >>

Microsoft NZ announces 2016 Partner Awards winners

Friday, 1 April 2016, 11:40 am | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft NZ announces 2016 Partner Awards winners AUCKLAND, 1 April 2016 – Microsoft New Zealand announced local winners of the 9th annual Partner Awards at a black tie event held in Auckland last night. The awards recognise Microsoft partners who show ... More >>

Partner Awards event to feature charity auction

Thursday, 31 March 2016, 11:44 am | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft NZ’s 2016 Partner Awards event to feature centrepiece charity auction for Stand Children’s Services More >>

Innovative home cooking app wins first place

Thursday, 24 March 2016, 2:14 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Innovative home cooking app wins first place in Imagine Cup competition at Microsoft Student Accelerator showcase An innovative online platform designed by three University of Auckland students that connects home-chefs with consumers to provide them healthy, ... More >>

Kiwi students get set to kick-start their IT careers

Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 9:59 am | Microsoft New Zealand

AUCKLAND, 23 March, 2016 – Some of New Zealand’s most technologically innovative students will pitch their inventions to a judging panel that includes the US Ambassador to New Zealand, at the 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator showcase event to be held ... More >>

Microsoft NZ announces 2016 Partner Awards finalists

Thursday, 3 March 2016, 1:14 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

AUCKLAND, 3 March 2016 – Microsoft New Zealand today announced the finalists for the 2016 Microsoft Partner Awards, with cloud solutions continuing to stand out for their transformational impact on the Kiwi IT sector. More >>

Kiwi businesses trending strongly towards Windows 10

Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 12:15 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Research shows 60 percent of New Zealand businesses planning to upgrade in the next 12 months AUCKLAND, 1 March 2016 – New research released today shows that almost 1 in 5 New Zealand businesses have either fully or partially deployed Windows 10 ... More >>

Microsoft NZ calls for entries to 2016 Partner Awards

Thursday, 10 December 2015, 10:08 am | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft introduces new ‘Innovative Software Product of the Year’ category for 2016 – a category unique to the New Zealand market More >>

Microsoft commitment to student privacy

Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 2:49 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Auckland, 8 November 2015 – A new technology agreement for New Zealand students and teachers comes with a commitment from Microsoft that student data will only be used to improve education and help kids learn, and not be used for commercial purposes. More >>

Global Skype-a-Thon kicks off in New Zealand today

Thursday, 3 December 2015, 11:54 am | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft’s Vice President for Worldwide Education, Anthony Salcito, to launch 48-hour event with Skype call to students at Opaheke School in Papakura More >>

Kiwi kids get set to join in global ‘Hour of Code’ campaign

Monday, 30 November 2015, 1:06 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

• Microsoft and Code.org offering educators a Minecraft-inspired coding tutorial for the classroom as part of Computer Science Education Week, 7-13 December • Local computer education groups OMGTech!, Code Club and High Tech Youth Network offering ... More >>

Kiwi schools invited to participate in global Skype-a-Thon

Friday, 27 November 2015, 12:43 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Join on December 3 and 4 to help celebrate learning without borders AUCKLAND, 27 November 2015 – Microsoft is inviting educators in New Zealand to participate in the company’s annual two-day Skype-a-Thon, an event aimed at connecting classrooms ... More >>

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 hits Kiwi stores

Thursday, 12 November 2015, 12:43 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand – November 12, 2015: Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 is available for purchase in New Zealand from today. Surface Pro 4 is the tablet that can replace your laptop. Powerful, portable and designed to maximise productivity, Surface Pro ... More >>

Microsoft partners with The Icehouse to offer scholarships

Thursday, 10 September 2015, 11:11 am | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand today announced a new agreement with The Icehouse that will give New Zealand small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) the chance to have Icehouse Business Growth Workshops 50 percent funded by Microsoft. More >>

Microsoft NZ expands workforce to meet customer demand

Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 2:51 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft NZ expands workforce to meet customer demand for Cloud; announces 10 new roles available in cloud services group Company seeks Architects for flourishing Azure business 8 September 2015 More >>

Innovation in Tertiary Education ICT Sector Recognised

Friday, 28 August 2015, 1:32 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

University of Otago virtual student desktop wins Supreme Award at the 2015 Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards More >>

Windows 10 to take centre stage at Ignite NZ 2015

Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 12:12 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Windows 10 to take centre stage at Ignite NZ 2015 as Microsoft NZ announces full schedule of sessions More >>

Windows 10 now available in New Zealand as a free upgrade

Wednesday, 29 July 2015, 5:04 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

The “best and most secure Windows ever” set to empower Kiwis to do and achieve more More >>

Office 365 addresses NZ Government CIO’s Cloud Framework

Friday, 17 July 2015, 1:31 pm | Microsoft New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand details how Office 365 addresses NZ Government CIO’s Cloud Computing: Information Security and Privacy Considerations Microsoft’s latest responses to the GCIO’s Cloud Computing: Information Security and Privacy Considerations ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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