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16 (mostly free) starter apps for Windows Phone 7
Our pick of the most useful and interesting apps from Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Marketplace hub. Read More


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From Physical to Virtual to the Cloud
The migration from a dedicated infrastructure to a shared and outsourced cloud infrastructure is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. With Extreme Networks "Four Pillars" strategy, Enterprises and Hosting Centers of any scale can approach change in a logical and affordable, stepwise fashion. Read More

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Get BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express for Free
BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express offers IT control and security features you can trust even for employees that choose to bring their own BlackBerry smartphones into your business. Download this free license to support up to 75 users on your existing Exchange Server. Learn More

UC platform: Use Microsoft or go the open route?
Unified communications requires integrating multiple tools, and there are many ways to skin a cat. But is it better to come at the opportunity using integrated tools from Microsoft or try to stitch something together using open tools? See what our experts have to say in this Tech Debate. Read More

iPhone's Safari dials calls without warning, says researcher
A security researcher is asserting that Apple has made a poor security decision by allowing its Safari browser to honor requests from third-party applications to perform actions such as making a phone call without warning a user. Read More

Cisco finds "disconnect" between IT and workers
There's a disconnect between a company's IT department and its workers, especially as employees are more mobile and use a variety of devices to access data. These are the second set of findings from a survey commissioned by Cisco to determine challenges enterprises face as their workforce becomes more mobile, and use more consumer-centric technologies - like social media - to accomplish their tasks. Read More


WEBCAST: Meraki

Google Invests in Cloud-Controlled WiFi
Effective management is key to wireless success. View this Webcast to hear how cloud-controlled wireless management provides the security, remote administration and reliability resource-constrained IT departments require. Learn more now!

Long line* at AT&T store on Phone 7 Day
AT&T spokesman John Britton told me that 40 to 50 people were in line at their store at 3rd and Market streets in downtown San Francisco this morning, waiting for it to open on Windows Phone 7 launch day, and before I could express surprise at the iPhone-like turnout, he quickly fessed up: "We were also giving away free tickets to a Maroon 5 concert tonight." Read More

Antitrust case against Microsoft over AV would be 'longshot,' says expert
Microsoft rivals would have little chance or prevailing in an antirust lawsuit challenging the vendor's move to distribute antivirus software through Windows service updates, an expert says. Read More

Microsoft sees cloud opportunities for full gamut of users
Both smaller and larger companies can benefit from the economies of scale and accessibility of Microsoft's Office 365 cloud platform, company official says. Read More


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10 Must-Do's for a Profitable Selling Season
The e-tailing group will ensure your team is ready to realize your maximum share of holiday dollars by highlighting best practices drawn from the e-tailing group Mystery Shopping and Mindset of a Multi-Channel studies. Learn More

More federal health database details coming following privacy alarm
In response to considerable privacy concerns, the federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is expected to soon release more details on its plans for a controversial new database containing information on the healthcare claims of millions of Americans. Read More

Mobile network controls, pricing still taking shape
A top U.S. carrier and a major mobile infrastructure vendor acknowledged on Monday that charging for mobile data services is still a moving target. Read More

Google faces hunger strike in China from ad resellers
Google is facing a hunger strike in China from a group of advertising resellers who are protesting the company for terminating their contracts. Read More

Replacement program offered for Cisco ACE XML Gateway
A privately-held maker of application acceleration appliances is offering a replacement program for Cisco's discontinued ACE XML Gateway. Read More



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