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Microsoft urges partners to prepare and engage for Win 10
Microsoft

Microsoft urges partners to prepare and engage for Win 10

Microsoft is urging partners to be proactive as Windows 10 's launch draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor to help resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015

Global Stories

Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion
Distributed Denial of Service

Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion

The Windows 10 upgrade is having a severe impact of local UFB, with network traffic increasing by up to 100% in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Digital Entertainment

Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10

The issue that appears to have got Giz's pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015
Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Microsoft

Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch

Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2015
Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?
Wireless Networks

Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?

Unless they opt out, Windows 10 prompts users to share access to their Wi-Fi networks with any contacts listed in Outlook, Skype and Facebook.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Apple defies trends as other smartphone vendors struggle
Windows

Apple defies trends as other smartphone vendors struggle

Apple's record-breaking streak with the iPhone continues, as other smartphone vendors are struggling, according to Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?
Internet of Things

Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?

Windows 10 isn't about Microsoft recapturing the important mobile operating systems market, instead it's about gaining a strong foothold IoT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Trend Micro updates security ahead of Windows 10
Data Protection

Trend Micro updates security ahead of Windows 10

Trend Micro has launched a new, fully compatible security solution, Trend Micro Security 10, ahead of the Windows 10 release.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait
Microsoft

Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait

Two thirds of IT decision makers plan to wait at least 6 months to migrate over to the new operating system, according to a new survey from Adaptiva.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup
Lenovo

Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup

Lenovo has announced its Windows 10 lineup, saying it will start shipping the Windows 10 loaded products immediately - Superfish not included.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
Rumours fly about Microsoft's new Windows flagship phones
Unified Communications

Rumours fly about Microsoft's new Windows flagship phones

Microsoft's upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
PDF Converter Elite 4: When you need that information reformatted
Microsoft

PDF Converter Elite 4: When you need that information reformatted

How often have you wanted the content of a .pdf file in a Word format, or that table in Excel? PDF Converter Elite may be what you're looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal
Digital Signage

Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal

In the build up to the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been building the company's first digital personal assistant.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now
Microsoft

Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now

Microsoft faces stark reality as Windows' relevance wanes in an era where operating systems are free and the cloud reigns supreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Wireless Networks

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?

The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user's contacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on
Microsoft

EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on

Warwick Grey, a familiar figure at Microsoft New Zealand, resigns as senior partner sales executive, marking a significant departure for the tech giant.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Microsoft urges partners to get ready for Windows 10
Microsoft

Microsoft urges partners to get ready for Windows 10

Microsoft is urging its Kiwi partners to be proactive as the launch of Windows 10 draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015