Surface stories - Page 2
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Surface commercial channel lead, take two, as Viet departs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Fred Viet is exiting as Microsoft Surface commercial channel lead, just three months after being appointed, with Brett Murray taking over the role.
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Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.
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Microsoft brings Surface Pro 4 Type Cover to New Zealand
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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With a starting price of $299.95, the Type Cover can be pre-ordered from the Microsoft Store. From March 15, it will be available in-store nationwide.
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Intergen celebrates six-time finalist status
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Intergen is celebrating its long-running success with the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards after being named a finalist for six awards this year.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Microsoft’s Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.
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Familiar face to manage Microsoft's Aussie Surface channel
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Microsoft has appointed its first ever Australian Surface commercial channel manager, with Lenovo's Fred Viet taking on the new role.
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blueAPACHE extends Microsoft relationship
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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blueAPACHE has recently extended its relationship to include the Microsoft Devices Program and the Surface range.
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Surface Pro 3 tool of choice for Christchurch school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew’s College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
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Microsoft throws open local Surface commercial channel
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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More than 150 local resellers have become Microsoft authorised Surface resellers as the vendor finally throws the doors open to the channel community.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book touches down in New Zealand
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Microsoft’s first ever laptop, the Surface Book, will be available in retail stores around the country from today.
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Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi to sell Microsoft laptop
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi steal the march as the first retailers to win the rights to sell Microsoft's Surface Book.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Microsoft has outdone itself with this device. The kickstand is a simple but killer feature and sets it apart from other tablet devices.
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Surface Pro 4 hits the Kiwi market igniting battle for 'Pro' devices
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 has gone on sales in NZ today, with the move - and the launch of the iPad Pro - expected to ignite a battle for pro devices.
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Surface Book and Band exclusive to Microsoft flagship store
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Microsoft’s newly announced Surface Book and new fitness wearable, Band 2, will be available exclusively through Microsoft’s Sydney flagship store.
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Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book to debut at Sydney Microsoft opening
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Customers at Microsoft’s Sydney flagship store will have the chance to experience the vendor’s new Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, at the opening.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dell ANZ boss: Surface deal an opportunity, not threat, for resellers
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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The addition of Dell as a reseller for Microsoft’s Surface Pro is an ‘opportunity’ for local resellers, rather than a threat, says Dell’s ANZ boss.
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Microsoft dumping on local channel with new Surface Pro reseller deals?
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Dell, HP, Accenture and Avanade join global Surface Pro reseller lineup, pitting the multinationals against local resellers.
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Kiwi to drive global Microsoft Surface channel plans
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Paul Muckleston, Microsoft New Zealand's outgoing managing director, has been appointed to drive the company's widening Surface channel.
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Microsoft expands Surface channel
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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More than two years after the launch of Surface, Microsoft has finally announced plans to open up distribution to more resellers.
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Technology: enabling this Kiwi start-up
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Microsoft holds SMB video competition to support Kiwi entrepreneurs, with Emily Jean Waterson of La Maison Boutique taking the top prize.