Blue Screen of Death: What we know about the cyber outage Today's global cyber-outage has caught many by surprise - and it will take time before its full impact is known, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 20 Jul 24
Blue Screen of Death: What we know about the cyber outage Today's global cyber-outage has caught many by surprise - and it will take time before its full impact is known, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 20 Jul 24
Microsoft unveils first new Windows in six years Microsoft has today unveiled Windows 11, its first major operating system revamp since 2015 with new changes that take direct aim at Apple's lucrative App Store business model. Business • 24 Jun 21
Microsoft unveils first new Windows in six years Microsoft has today unveiled Windows 11, its first major operating system revamp since 2015 with new changes that take direct aim at Apple's lucrative App Store business model. Business • 24 Jun 21
Microsoft expects Windows unit to miss revenue outlook Microsoft said last night it does not expect to meet its quarterly revenue forecast for its Windows and personal computing business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 27 Feb 20
Microsoft expects Windows unit to miss revenue outlook Microsoft said last night it does not expect to meet its quarterly revenue forecast for its Windows and personal computing business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 27 Feb 20
NSA discovers flaw in Microsoft's Windows 10 Microsoft has rolled out an important security fix after the US National Security Agency tipped off the company to a serious flaw in its widely used Windows operating system, officials said. World • 15 Jan 20
NSA discovers flaw in Microsoft's Windows 10 Microsoft has rolled out an important security fix after the US National Security Agency tipped off the company to a serious flaw in its widely used Windows operating system, officials said. World • 15 Jan 20
Microsoft's Azure revenue growth slows, shares fall Microsoft last night met Wall Street's targets for its quarterly results and forecast, though Azure cloud computing sales grew more slowly than a year earlier. Business • 31 Jan 19
Microsoft's Azure revenue growth slows, shares fall Microsoft last night met Wall Street's targets for its quarterly results and forecast, though Azure cloud computing sales grew more slowly than a year earlier. Business • 31 Jan 19
Cloud services boost Microsoft's quarterly profits Microsoft last night reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as demand for its cloud computing services for companies rose and its personal computer software business stabilised. Business • 27 Oct 17
Cloud services boost Microsoft's quarterly profits Microsoft last night reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as demand for its cloud computing services for companies rose and its personal computer software business stabilised. Business • 27 Oct 17
Windows update allows users to take photos in 3D Microsoft has announced a free update to its Windows operating system that lets users take photos and edit content in three dimensions, in an effort to bring excitement to its declining computing business. Business • 26 Oct 16
Windows update allows users to take photos in 3D Microsoft has announced a free update to its Windows operating system that lets users take photos and edit content in three dimensions, in an effort to bring excitement to its declining computing business. Business • 26 Oct 16
Microsoft launches latest version of Windows Microsoft launched its much-awaited Windows 10 operating system at midnight. Business • 29 Jul 15
Microsoft launches latest version of Windows Microsoft launched its much-awaited Windows 10 operating system at midnight. Business • 29 Jul 15
Microsoft profit and revenue beats expectations Microsoft has reported revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, as sales of its hardware and cloud-computing services helped to offset a decline in its core Windows business. Business • 24 Apr 15
Microsoft profit and revenue beats expectations Microsoft has reported revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, as sales of its hardware and cloud-computing services helped to offset a decline in its core Windows business. Business • 24 Apr 15
Microsoft to build first store outside US Microsoft has said it will open its first flagship store outside the United States in Sydney, as the technology giant expands its physical footprint to take on global rivals Apple and Samsung. Business • 21 Apr 15
Microsoft to build first store outside US Microsoft has said it will open its first flagship store outside the United States in Sydney, as the technology giant expands its physical footprint to take on global rivals Apple and Samsung. Business • 21 Apr 15
Microsoft loses ground in European smartphone mark Microsoft's has failed to increase its share of the smartphone market across Europe in the last quarter, with sales of phones running the Windows operating system falling 0.3% in the largest European countries during the period. Business • 29 Oct 14
Microsoft loses ground in European smartphone mark Microsoft's has failed to increase its share of the smartphone market across Europe in the last quarter, with sales of phones running the Windows operating system falling 0.3% in the largest European countries during the period. Business • 29 Oct 14
Microsoft gives details on next version of Windows Microsoft has announced the latest version of its Windows operating system, called Windows 10, at an event in San Francisco. Business • 30 Sep 14
Microsoft gives details on next version of Windows Microsoft has announced the latest version of its Windows operating system, called Windows 10, at an event in San Francisco. Business • 30 Sep 14
Microsoft enjoys better-than-expected quarter Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations with its latest quarterly results as Xbox consoles, Surface tablets and services in the Internet "cloud" helped power record revenue. Business • 24 Jan 14
Microsoft enjoys better-than-expected quarter Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations with its latest quarterly results as Xbox consoles, Surface tablets and services in the Internet "cloud" helped power record revenue. Business • 24 Jan 14
Android still main smartphone system in Europe New figures show that Windows Phone now make up one in ten smartphone sales across the five major European markets - the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Business • 04 Nov 13
Android still main smartphone system in Europe New figures show that Windows Phone now make up one in ten smartphone sales across the five major European markets - the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Business • 04 Nov 13
Nokia shareholders express frustration with CEO Nokia investors have told CEO Stephen Elop that they were running out of patience with his flagging attempts to catch up with smartphone market leaders Apple and Samsung. Business • 07 May 13
Nokia shareholders express frustration with CEO Nokia investors have told CEO Stephen Elop that they were running out of patience with his flagging attempts to catch up with smartphone market leaders Apple and Samsung. Business • 07 May 13
Microsoft says Windows head Sinofsky leaving Microsoft has confirmed that Steven Sinofsky, the president of its Windows and Windows Live operations, is leaving the company. Business • 13 Nov 12
Microsoft says Windows head Sinofsky leaving Microsoft has confirmed that Steven Sinofsky, the president of its Windows and Windows Live operations, is leaving the company. Business • 13 Nov 12
Samsung unveils Windows-based phone ahead of Nokia Samsung Electronics became the first handset maker to announce a smartphone using Microsoft's latest mobile software, making its surprise announcement days before the highly anticipated launch of Nokia's version. Business • 30 Aug 12
Samsung unveils Windows-based phone ahead of Nokia Samsung Electronics became the first handset maker to announce a smartphone using Microsoft's latest mobile software, making its surprise announcement days before the highly anticipated launch of Nokia's version. Business • 30 Aug 12
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
Microsoft's earnings shine ahead of new products Microsoft last night posted quarterly net income of $5.11 billion on record high revenue. Business • 20 Apr 12
Microsoft's earnings shine ahead of new products Microsoft last night posted quarterly net income of $5.11 billion on record high revenue. Business • 20 Apr 12
