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Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.

Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
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Breaking down Microsoft's Surface investment…

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Microsoft's Surface range is reportedly losing the company billions, despite the success of its newest model, the Surface Pro 3.
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Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 in the US and Canada, but the missing Surface Mini, referenced in the user guide, leaves customers puzzled.
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Introducing Microsoft's Surface Pro 3... the laptop replacement?

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 3, a sleek tablet design to replace your laptop, featuring a 12-inch display and revolutionary Surface Pen.
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Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets

Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.
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Microsoft names new global Channel Chief

Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.
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Microsoft Surface availability expands to 17 more markets

Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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First international channel availability of Surface RT and Surface Pro for Microsoft's commercial, education and public sector customers in 17 new markets.
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Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ

Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.
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Microsoft grows Surface family

Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft set to expand its Surface lineup with the Pro model, boasting laptop power in a tablet, launching in the US and Canada on Feb 9.
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Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost

Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
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Microsoft increases production after Surface surge

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Microsoft ramps up Surface production, expanding retail presence globally amid surging demand for its popular tablet.
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Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand is unsure when Kiwis can buy its new Surface tablet, despite pre-orders starting elsewhere and a global launch on October 26.
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Microsoft's APAC leadership change

Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Microsoft appoints Tracey Fellows as APAC VP to boost cloud adoption and tech access in 12 countries, ahead of her December move to Singapore.
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Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated

Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.
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Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.