Opinion

The logical endgame for Microsoft Windows

Peter Griffin
Thu, 15 Jul 2021

Microsoft has become a cloud-first business. (Image: Deposit Photos)

Peter Griffin
Thu, 15 Jul 2021

Windows 11, Microsoft’s newest operating system, was unveiled just a couple of weeks ago to generally positive reviews.But here’s a welcome update – there’s a good chance you may never have to download and install it. Hard on the heels of the Windows 11 preview becoming available, Microsoft has revealed a new product – Windows 365. It’s a service, set to debut on August 2, that puts the Windows operating system in Microsoft’s cloud, serving up this key piece of software for business users an...

Try free for 10 days

Trustworthy, balanced journalism every day from our growing team of New Zealand business reporters and commentators, plus more in our weekend magazine section, The Life.

Instant News Alerts based on keywords you choose or journalists you follow
Our Daily Digest of all stories at 6am, midday or 6pm
A custom library of your saved stories
An industry-leading search engine
Try for 10 days without paying and if you’re not convinced cancel with just two clicks.

Support quality New Zealand journalism by subscribing today.

Find out more

Not convinced yet?

Subscribe to our Daily News Update free newsletter.

Boats

Dalton blinks: Auckland back in the America’s Cup hunt

Pattrick Smellie | Fri, 17 Sep 2021

Plans to announce an offshore host city for the 37th America's Cup are on hold as two of the three rumoured bidders baulk.

Coronavirus

Bar owner borrowed $30k to cover wage subsidy delays

Michael Andrew | Fri, 17 Sep 2021

Shaneel Sudhakar faced a 22-day delay in payment of the wage subsidy.

Opinion

Bridgecorp’s death knell a timely warning

Paul McBeth | Fri, 17 Sep 2021

A new generation of investors would do well to wander through the corporate graveyard of yesteryear.

The logical endgame for Microsoft Windows

Not convinced yet?

Your company has a subscription

Team