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	The top 14 hidden features in Windows, iOS, and Android Betcha don't know all these nifty tricks and time-saving tips to boost your productivity. Whichever OS you use, there's something here for you. Read More : Aerohive Navigating the New Wireless Landscape Wireless LAN controllers are about to become obsolete—a fate sealed by the advent of 802.11ac. This KnowledgeVault is packed with informative short videos, webcasts and white papers that show how you can capitalize on this emerging trend. View Now>> In this Issue In his own words: Best quotes of Steve Ballmer The 6 best tablets for getting work done in 2014 Does Microsoft really love open source? HP reports surprise growth as PC sales climb "Hardcore" Steve Ballmer still a screaming maniac As sales deadline approaches, OEMs continue to push Windows 7 PCs to consumers The best educational software for students Citing super-busy schedule, Ballmer resigns from Microsoft board The 5 most anticipated smartphone launches coming in September WHITE PAPER: Cisco Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Amplify customer interactions with Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences. Our platform's Wi-Fi intelligence meets the needs of a growing mobile audience. And with Cisco Services, we'll help you design a mobile infrastructure that addresses your unique business goals for a high return on your investment. Learn more In his own words: Best quotes of Steve Ballmer Steve Ballmer's decision to step down from Microsoft's board draws to a close a 34 year-long career that took him from business manager to CEO. During that time, he's spoken hundreds of times at events and in interviews. Here are some of his most memorable quotes. Read More The 6 best tablets for getting work done in 2014 A few years ago, it was easy to scoff at the idea of using tablets for productivity. The hardware was too weak, and the software was too limited, so turning a tablet into a work device made sense only for a few fringe users. But things have changed since Apple released the first iPad in 2010. Read More Does Microsoft really love open source? Microsoft is involved in many major open source projects, including Hadoop and Docker. What's motivating the company to abandon its 'proprietary-only' roots? Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks IdentiFi Brochure IdentiFi Wireless is proven to be the most scalable Wireless solution on the market. This didn't happen overnight; IdentiFi Wireless technology has grown and evolved for over a decade with an extensive and diversified customer base. Learn more about the entire IdentiFi Wireless Solution. Learn more HP reports surprise growth as PC sales climb Hewlett-Packard reported a slight uptick in revenue for the second calendar quarter as its PC sales increased again. Read More "Hardcore" Steve Ballmer still a screaming maniac Ex-Microsoft CEO and new Los Angeles Clippers basketball team owner Steve Ballmer has changed industries but not his public speaking/screaming style. Here is he at the Clippers' press conference this week, where the players and coach look bemused and fans are whipped into a frenzy as Ballmer oozes optimism. Read More As sales deadline approaches, OEMs continue to push Windows 7 PCs to consumers With a Microsoft-mandated deadline a little more than two months away, computer makers are still selling PCs equipped with Windows 7 Home Premium. Read More WHITE PAPER: Motorola Solutions Inc. The Next Logical Evolution in WLAN Architecture Motorola Solutions has been the driving force behind the creation and evolution of the wireless LAN (WLAN), from its inception through today's third generation architecture. Today, they are Introducing the world's first scalable, virtualized WLAN controller that brings a new level of scalability, cost efficiency and reliability to the WLAN. Learn more The best educational software for students As the summer winds down and you start packing your bags for school, don't forget to load up your laptop as well. Windows has lots of great software that can help you study more efficiently and produce better work. Read More Citing super-busy schedule, Ballmer resigns from Microsoft board Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has broken another tie with the company, stepping down from the company's board of directors effective immediately. Read More The 5 most anticipated smartphone launches coming in September September is shaping up to be a very exciting month for smartphone buyers around the world: We know that Motorola Mobility, Microsoft, Sony and Samsung Electronics will all launch new smartphones, and it looks like Apple will join the party too. So what new devices are we looking forward to the most? Here's our countdown. Read More
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