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	Microsoft greases the skids for Windows 8 developers How badly does Microsoft need attractive applications for its Windows 8 operating system? So badly that it's giving everyone attending its Build 2012 developers conference a Surface tablet/PC, 100GB of free cloud storage via SkyDrive, a free Nokia Lumia 920 Windows 8 phone and a discounted developer's registration to the Windows store. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: APC by Schneider Electric Deploy your IT space with speed, not complexity Protect your IT system uptime easily your IT deployed with APC by Schneider Electric InfraStruxure™ solutions. Our simple, adaptable, and manageable all-in-one physical infrastructure is designed as an easy-to-deploy system to allow for flexible management and physical IT deployment and, by extension, system uptime. Make the most of your IT space! Download our top three solution guides today and enter to win an iPad® 2! 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This paper helps organizations confronting these growth and security challenges understand how a new, full-proxy architecture for DNS provides a complete solution for global, local, and cloud load balancing. Learn More. 7 new Windows 8 Ultrabooks The introduction of MIcrosoft Windows 8 has spawned a variety of new and exciting devices. Here are 7 Ultrabooks that have been developed especially for the new operating system. Read More EFF, 9 other groups, push Open Wireless Movement Read More Irked by cyberspying, Georgia outs Russia-based hacker -- with photos In one of the photos, the dark-haired, bearded hacker is peering into his computer's screen, perhaps puzzled at what's happening. Minutes later, he cuts his computer's connection, realizing he has been discovered. Read More Windows RT Surface tablet review: Excellent design, but still a tough sell This past week saw a tidal wave of fresh Windows 8/RT and Surface-related news, as both Microsoft's new operating systems and tablet PC officially launched. I spent the better part of the week attending events at which I was able to get some quality, hands-on time with dozens of new devices and systems, and also acquired a Surface with Windows RT tablet, along with all of its related accessories. RELATED: First... Read More WHITE PAPER: Shoretel Sophisticated Simplicity The key is to build simplicity and ease of use into these solutions from Day 1. This white paper will demonstrate a clear path to UC simplicity, and to overall success of UC deployments. Learn more. What IT Leaders Can Learn From Hostage Negotiators A leadership expert and former hostage negotiator says that business leaders who show that they care about employees will create a safe haven that fosters productivity and creativity Read More Scott Forstall's departure stems from refusal to sign off on apology letter regarding iOS Maps There's been a whole lot of discussion regarding Scott Forstall's unceremonious exit from Apple and now we know why, in part, Forstall was ousted seemingly so abruptly. According to the Wall Street Journal, and since confirmed by a few other sources, Forstall's departure stems from his refusal to sign off on Apple's apology letter regarding Maps in iOS 6. Forstall, the story goes, thought the whole... Read More VMware beefs up its app data management tools Seeking to firm its position in the budding application data management space, VMware today released the latest upgrade to its vFabric GemFire product that enhances administrative controls, provides a new interface and aims to make it easier for applications to handle larger amounts of data faster than previous versions. Read More Insecure industrial control systems, hacker trends prompt federal warnings Security researchers fed up with what they see as the glacial pace with which vendors fix holes in industrial control systems have exposed vulnerabilities that raised concerns among federal officials. Read More WEBCAST: HP Intel VMware A Lower Entry Cost for Desktop Virtualization High entry costs and overall complexity have prevented many SMBs from taking advantage of the benefits of client virtualization. Now HP and VMware have teamed to bring desktop virtualization that delivers results right out of the box. Learn More INSIDER Virtual Instruments CEO: We're the bridge between physical and virtual John Thompson, former Symantec CEO, explains why the company he now heads offers a better way to manage the performance of cloud infrastructure Read More Raw video: Jessica Alba on her Windows Phone 8 Raw video: Jessica Alba on her Windows Phone 8 Actress Jessica Alba speaks at the launch event for Windows Phone 8 about why she likes her Windows handset. San Francisco, October 29, 2012. From: networkworld Views: 4 1 ratings Time: 02:23 More in Science & Technology Read More Citi analyst fired over leaked Facebook IPO info Chief Citigroup web analyst, Mark Mahaney, has been fired after he and another analyst allegedly leaked information to select media outlets about Facebook's much anticipated IPO. Read More The geek skills challenge: 9 talents worth mastering From replacing a hard drive to picking a lock, these are the skills you need to earn the name 'geek' Read More
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