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Top Metro apps for Windows 8 power users
The Windows 8 Metro application ecosystem is evolving. Here are 17 early entrants worth adding to your tablet or PC. Read More


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Design Guide: Cisco Virtualized Data Center, Version 2.2
Don't miss this in-depth guide. The Cisco VMTD system defines an end-to-end architecture, providing a reference for the migration or build-out of virtualized, highly-secure multi-tenant data centers for new cloud-based service models. Read Now

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A Guide to Cloud-Ready Branch Office Networking
There is a growing gap between management expectations and the readiness of branch offices for cloud computing. In this Lippis guide, learn the latest Cisco solutions to help address this gap and support a transition to the cloud. Read Now

FAQ: Inside Microsoft's cloud ERP strategy
Microsoft has announced some key details of how it will introduce Dynamics ERP (enterprise resource planning) software products to the cloud computing model, from initial release dates to the precise role of partners. Read More

DOJ & SEC allegedly investigating Microsoft over bribery allegations in 3 countries
Microsoft, which is often slow to comment with any substance when mud is flung its way, responded almost immediately after a Wall Street Journal article claimed Microsoft is the subject of probes being conducted under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Read More

Microsoft's back-end strategy more successful than Windows 8
Eight is considered a number of good fortune in China, but it's been bad luck for Microsoft. Its Windows 8 strategy is cratering, even when it doesn't deserve it. Windows Phone 8, a really nice smartphone OS and alternative to iOS and Android, is gaining ground, but not nearly as quickly as it should. And I won't belabor the point about the PC and Surface products. Read More

Inside the latest Internet Explorer vulnerability
Recently discovered vulnerability CVE-2013-0027 flooded almost all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and affected operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, including all the major server versions. Microsoft resolved 13 privately reported vulnerabilities in a subsequent security bulletin. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Netscout Systems Inc.

Service-Oriented Performance Management Strategy
This white paper is to help IT organizations adopt a management methodology that enables them to improve the user experience by focusing on service delivery management. Learn More.

Microsoft's cash-for-apps pitch to devs smells like desperation, says analyst
Microsoft has kicked off a promotion that rewards Windows 8 and Windows Phone developers $100 for each app that they publish in the company's app stores. Read More

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Google Apps broker exploits enterprise concerns about Microsoft's Office changes
A cloud service broker is pitching Google Apps to enterprises by playing on their fears about recent changes Microsoft's made to Office. Insider (registration required) Read More

Microsoft discontinues Office 2010 sales, some retailers jack up prices
Some sellers have raised the price of Office 2010's lowest-cost multi-license package after Microsoft discontinued retail sales of the suite. Read More

Software testing can be sexy, too
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about code.org and the lack of relevant organizations that focus on software testing. Well, I am happy to say that I stand corrected. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Ipswitch, Inc. – Network Management Division

Three Tiers of BYOD – What You Get for What You Pay
Love it or hate it, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) was affecting security and network performance long before it became the industry's newest buzzword. Proponents suggest that BYOD will make more room in the budget, and on the surface it seems like a cost-cutter. Learn more.

Open-Xchange to launch open-source, browser-based office suite
Collaboration software vendor Open-Xchange plans to launch an open-source, browser-based productivity suite called OX Documents. Read More

Microsoft: Hackers obtained high-profile Xbox Live accounts
Several high-profile Xbox Live accounts for former and current Microsoft employees were compromised by attackers using social engineering techniques, the company said late Tuesday. Read More

Microsoft boosts Dynamics CRM with marketing, social media analysis
Microsoft is hoping to shove aside rivals such as Salesforce.com and Oracle in the CRM (customer relationship management) software market by linking its own Dynamics CRM application with new capabilities for marketing automation and social media analysis. Read More

Skype preview for Windows Phone 8 gets HD video
The latest version of the Skype for Windows Phone 8 Preview has support for HD video calls on some phones and reinstated integration with the People hub. Read More

 
 
 

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