Tag: "Microsoft"
Nokia & Microsoft partner, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop explains at Mobile World Congress
On Friday 11 of Feb, Nokia and Microsoft have announced a new partnership in the Windows 7 platform and building substantially together in this new ecosystem. Nokia was considering the Android platform, however the final business decision was more aligned to a deal with Microsoft. Here is Nokia CEO Stephen Elop explaining the deal at […]
Read More | ShareAttack of the Google bomb
There was a time not long ago when a Google search for “Holocaust” revealed top results indicating that it didn’t happen. In 1999, a search using the Google search engine for “more evil than Satan himself” would have led to the Microsoft homepage. Leading up to the Iraq war, an online hunt for “weapons of […]
Read More | ShareWho owns Facebook?
Facebook has recently had a valuation of $50 Billion USD after Goldman Sachs invested in the company. So who actually owns Facebook? Interestingly enough Mark Zuckerberg, his Facebook staff, and Co-Founders still own over 60% of the company. Here is the breakdown: Facebook staff: 30% Co-founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg: 24% Co-founder Dustin Moskovitz: 6% […]
Read More | ShareMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer Keynote address – 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show
If you haven’t yet watched this speech I recommend you do. This is from the 2011 International Consumer Electronics (CES) in Las Vegas. Certainly interesting info from Steve Ballmer & Microsoft about new products/ development and future/horizon predictions. The video goes for about 1 hour in length.
Read More | ShareMicrosoft to release Windows TV Set top boxes
Microsoft will be revealing new software to run on Set top box devices which enables a Windows TV experience. The Software will make use of Microsoft’s Windows Embedded platform and the Windows Media Center interface. The software will also be able to work with XBOX 360 devices, otherwise your computer. One of the devices will […]
Read More | ShareTwitter endorsements to start in Australia
Keep an eye out for Celebrity Twitter endorsements to start appearing from Australian celebrities. In the USA particularly big companies such as Microsoft, Sony, American Airlines, Toyota and AT&T are sponsoring celebrity tweets. Basically the companies will pay the celebrities to tweet about their products. Some celebrities have hundreds of thousands or millions of followers […]
Read More | ShareThe Evolution of Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in history. Being the largest software company in the world Microsoft has annual revenue of $50 Billion + Over the years Microsoft has held a perfect monopoly and now Founder and Owner, Bill Gates devotes his time and money to the Gates Foundation – a foundation aiming […]
Read More | ShareIE9 and IT pros / Developers
If you have been following the progress of Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft have released a video on how IT professionals and Developers should consider using IE9 for the vast variety of upgraded features. There is alot of hype for IE9 as Microsoft have really put in a lot of effort to developing this product. Have […]
Read More | ShareApple working on Enterprise features for the iPad
Many have commented that the iPad will only be good for the consumer market and that the device lacks the corporate and enterprise features to become a truly useful business tool. However it seems Apple is hard at work on releasing the new Operating System for the iPad. In November Apple will release iOS 4.2 […]
Read More | ShareApple iOS 4.1 update and Game Center – add me as a friend!
You are now able to download the iOS4.1 update for your iPhones. The highlight of this update will be the new official Apple application – Game Center. They should really spell it ‘centre’ for us Aussies but hey lets not worry about that : ) This is a social gaming application where you can play […]
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