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ValueAct's $2 billion bet on Microsoft could mean big changes in Redmond
Microsoft is sitting on $74.4 billion in cash and short-term investments as of March 31. It is hardly at risk of going broke. So why is an activist hedge fund taking a big stake in the company, and what could that imply for management? Read More

WHITE PAPER: Tripwire

Five Tips for Outsmarting the Information Age Adversary
Today's attackers vigilantly wait for you to slip up before they strike your information systems and compromise your data. Learn five actions you can take to improve your information risk management and security strategy and stay one step ahead of the information age adversary. Read More

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WHITE PAPER: HP, Microsoft & Intel

Big Data Requires a Remodeling of the Data Warehouse
Take a few moments to learn about a data warehouse appliance that is a massively parallel server optimized to run Microsoft's SQL Server that delivers enterprise scalability, ease of maintenance, and a single version of the truth, all for a low cost. Read Now!

Microsoft previews Skype for Outlook.com
Microsoft is rolling out a preview version of Skype for Outlook.com, allowing users to make calls and send instant messages from within the webmail service using a browser plugin. Read More

Review: HP ElitePad 900 is all business
HP's smartly designed, solidly built, Atom-based Windows 8 tablet makes a solid case for mobile fleets. Read More

New Windows Phone commercial pokes fun at both Samsung and iPhone users
While I hesitate to say that Microsoft's Windows Phone OS will do anything to steal away any significant marketshare from either Samsung or Apple, their latest commercial is rather hilarious. The commercial shows us a wedding where the two sides are comprised of Samsung and iPhone owners, respectively. Things get out of hand as the two factions can't stop from hurling insults at each other and fighting. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Meraki

Integrating the iPad into Enterprise Wireless
Network administrators need to be prepared to support the ever-growing number of tablets and other mobile devices on enterprise wireless networks. This whitepaper shows how to survive the iPad crush with a detailed look at the challenges of supporting mobile devices and BYOD initiatives. Learn More!

Windows 8 tablet sales: not terrible so far
Although Microsoft is staying mum about Windows 8 tablet sales, research firm Strategy Analytics has some slightly encouraging news. Read More

10 key Windows 8 features for healthcare professionals
From improved security and administration to better tablet battery life, there's a lot to like in Windows 8 for healthcare organizations. Read More

Windows Blue won't solve all Microsoft's problems, analysts say
Microsoft's failure thus far to significantly spark PC and tablet sales with Windows 8 has put high expectations on an expected 2013 refresh of the OS, dubbed "Blue." Read More

WHITE PAPER: F5

Vital Security Strategies for Microsoft Exchange
The demand for access to email anytime, anywhere, from any device makes it critical for IT to ensure Microsoft Exchange deployments are secure, fast, and available. Learn about vital security requirements every Exchange environment should have in place to improve security and availability for Exchange. Read Now.

Windows tablets no more than 'niche' player in Q1, research firm says
Microsoft garnered just a "niche" in the global tablet market in the first quarter of 2013, following a period of user confusion after the launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets, analysts say. Read More

Flexible, networked e-ink displays mimic physical documents
Researchers demonstrated flexible, networked e-ink displays that behave like papers on a desk at a conference in Paris. The displays can be used separately or in tandem, opening up new possibilities for a paperless office. Read More

INSIDER

How IT Innovation Helps International Speedway Engage Racing Fans
The chief marketing officer at International Speedway offers insights into how innovative technology can improve the guest experience. Read More

Microsoft prevails in Xbox patent rift with Motorola Mobility
A U.S. judge ruled Thursday that Motorola Mobility is entitled to substantially less royalties than it wanted from Microsoft for the company's use of wireless and video-encoding patents in its Xbox products. Read More

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