Top 10 tech stories of 2014

Microsoft keeps its word on developing consumer apps for Android, iOS | FIRST LOOK: IBM and Apple's new enterprise apps for iOS Follow CITEworld BY IDG ENTERPRISE December 15, 2014 InCITE Your weekly digest of the most important developments in the consumerization of IT Top 10 tech stories of 2014 Take a look back at a very disruptive year.   Microsoft keeps its word on developing consumer apps for Android, iOS In September Microsoft pledged that some MSN apps would be ported to rival platforms by the end of 2014.   FIRST LOOK: IBM and Apple's new enterprise apps for iOS Business-focused apps for everything from social work to air travel. 6 things Nexus 9 does that Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 can't The new Google Nexus 9 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) are both quality high-end tablet options, but they outshine each other in a number of notable ways. Here are six things the Nexus 9 does that the Fire HDX 8.9 can't. 6 things Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 does that Nexus 9 can't Both the new Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and Nexus 9 tablets are top-quality, high-end tablet options, but each outshines the other in a number of notable ways. Here are six things the Fire HDX 8.9 does that the Nexus 9 can't. Feeling generous? The right Mac can be the perfect gift Sweet as it is to give someone a new iPhone case, the gift of a new Mac makes a statement. Chris Breen runs down the line and suggests the best Mac for your holiday sweetie. The best PC laptops of the year We've tested too many laptops to count, and now we're ready to name the ones we'd spend our own money on. Intel's IoT vision sees far more than chips The company's IoT Platform includes hardware, software and partnerships. Microsoft starts accepting Bitcoin payments Bitcoin is accepted by Microsoft only in the US for now. Salesforce introduces custom AppExchange storefronts Salesforce today is introducing the AppExchange Store Builder, an easy way for customers to roll out a customized app store.   Follow CITEworld You are currently subscribed to citeworld_weekly_update as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. Copyright (C) 2014 CITEworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701 **Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@citeworld.com.**