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IN PICTURES: Microsoft unveils new Lumia and wearable devices

A closer look at Redmond's new Lumia device range, featuring a revamped smartphone models - Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL and a new wearable - Microsoft Band 2.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft unveils new Lumia and wearable devices
IN PICTURES: Microsoft unveils Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

A closer look at Redmond's new Surface device range, featuring a revamped Surface Pro 4 and a new laptop, the Surface Book.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft unveils Surface Book and Surface Pro 4
2015 Reseller News ICT Industry Awards Finalists: Meet the vendors…

With the inaugural 2015 Reseller News ICT Industry Awards just two weeks away, here’s a rundown of the finalists - introducing the vendors.

2015 Reseller News ICT Industry Awards Finalists: Meet the vendors…
IN PICTURES: Top 16 features of Microsoft's new Office 2016

Microsoft released Office 2016 to the market this week, but what are the key features to look out for?

IN PICTURES: Top 16 features of Microsoft's new Office 2016
IN PICTURES: Which Office 2016 is right for you?

Microsoft has released Office 2016 in New Zealand, but with a range of subscriptions targeted at home, business and student users, which is right for you?

IN PICTURES: Which Office 2016 is right for you?
IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Speakers

A host of tech titans cut the rope during Microsoft's Ignite NZ 2015 event in Auckland.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Speakers
IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Women in Technology

Hon Louise Upston, Genny Stevens and Laura Bell fronted up Microsoft's Women in Technology event at Ignite NZ 2015 in Auckland this year.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Women in Technology
IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Keynote

Microsoft kicked-off Ignite NZ 2015 this year with an opening address from new Managing Director Barrie Sheers.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2015 - Keynote
IN PICTURES: Synnex Alliance 2015 ICT Road Show - Sydney (+43 photos)

Olympic Park in Homebush played host to the Sydney stop of the Synnex national road show. Drinks and canapés were served as partners browsed stalls from HP, Microsoft, Huawei, Asus, Check Point and many more. Photos by Chris Player..

IN PICTURES: Synnex Alliance 2015 ICT Road Show - Sydney (+43 photos)
IN PICTURES: Microsoft APC 2015 - The Showfloor (+42 images)

Microsoft's Australian Partner Conference 2015 is in full swing at the Gold Coast Convention centre, here are a few snaps of the humming showfloor. Photos by Allan Swann

IN PICTURES: Microsoft APC 2015 - The Showfloor (+42 images)
In pictures: Microsoft celebrates its MAPA 2015 award winners (+33 images)

Microsoft celebrated its Microsoft Australian Partner Awards (MAPA) for 2015 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Microsoft Australia boss Pip Marlow and Phil Goldie handed out the awards with help from worldwide channel chief Phil Sorgan. Photos by Allan Swann

In pictures: Microsoft celebrates its MAPA 2015 award winners (+33 images)
IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Sydney (+39 photos)

The final leg of Dicker Data TECHx, the distributor's first ever partner roadshow, was held in Sydney at Luna Park. Partners mingled over drinks and canapes, enjoyed DD's CloudPortal launch, and 1-on-1 sessions with platinum sponsors HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo and Toshiba. ARN was official media partner, and Editor Allan Swann was MC for the event. Photos by Allan Swann

IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Sydney (+39 photos)
IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Melbourne Leg (+29 photos) (UPDATED)

Dicker Data's key vendors put on a show at the Melbourne Leg of TECHx, the distributor's first ever partner roadshow, at Crown Convention Centre. The third stop saw partners mingling over drinks and canapes, enjoying DD's CloudPortal launch, and engaging in valuable 1-on-1 sessions with platinum sponsors HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo and Toshiba. ARN was official media partner. ARN's Allan Swann, was MC for the event. Photos by Allan Swann

IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Melbourne Leg (+29 photos) (UPDATED)
IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Perth Leg (+40 photos)

Dicker Data's key vendors put on a show at TECHx, the distributor's first ever partner roadshow, which saw partners mingling over drinks and canapes, enjoying its CloudPortal launch, and 1-on-1 sessions with platinum sponsors HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo and Toshiba. ARN was official media partner. ARN's Allan Swann, was MC for the event. Photos by Alexandra West

IN PICTURES: Dicker Data TECHx 2015 - Perth Leg (+40 photos)
IN PICTURES: Windows 10 Sydney launch

Tech lovers and party-goers alike headed down to Mrs Macquarie's Chair to be part of the world-first Windows 10 Launch Party. The night featured a presentation by Microsoft Australia managing director, Pip Marlow, DJs, live demonstrations and digital artistry by Lister.

IN PICTURES: Windows 10 Sydney launch