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	Windows 8 may get cloud backup, deep integrations with online services Microsoft seems to be planning robust integrations between its online services and Windows 8, possibly including an online backup service. Read More VIRTUAL EVENT: Intel Join Intel CIO in virtual IT-to-IT event Learn how Intel is transitioning to Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 7, and responding to client/server refresh cycles, the consumerization of IT, and running efficient data centers. Then ask your toughest questions at the virtual Give Your Business and IT Advantage event, Wednesday, December 1, 2010, sponsored by Intel(r) Premier IT Professionals. Register here. In this Issue Steve Ballmer reveals his secret Twitter account Mobile deathmatch: Windows Phone 7 vs. Apple iPhone 4 'We've seen this movie before' Microsoft issues first beta of 'Denali' SQL Server Microsoft, Adobe proclaim their love for HTML5 Microsoft patches Office, but IE Zero-day still in the wild Microsoft explains missing Mac Office patches Microsoft sees cloud opportunities for full gamut of users Microsoft antivirus creating security 'monoculture' WHITE PAPER: Diskeeper Reduce Disk Fragmentation by 85% We depend upon fast data access and efficient data management but file fragmentation is a well-known barrier. HOW it is solved deeply impacts budget efficiency. This white paper details the only known maintenance practices that increase efficiency while lowering operating costs. Read Now! Steve Ballmer reveals his secret Twitter account "Quietly" is not a word that would usually describe any action performed by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. But quietly is exactly how Ballmer has conducted himself on Twitter, a site he joined over a year ago unbeknown to most of the technology world. Read More Mobile deathmatch: Windows Phone 7 vs. Apple iPhone 4 Microsoft has a very slick device, but it can't do nearly as much as the iPhone -- especially in business. Read More 'We've seen this movie before' Enterprise resistance to social networking typical, can be overcomeI worked for a newspaper a decade ago where a reporter, of his own volition, set up a wi-fi network in the newsroom. We loved it but when corporate found out about it, they shut it off, believing our competitors would park outside our office and see what stories we were working on. Sigh. Read More WEBCAST: Dell Webcast: Is Virtualization Right for SMBs? You've heard that large companies embrace virtualization to consolidate their data centers, reduce costs, and improve operating efficiency and IT service levels. However, your data center only has tens of servers, not hundreds or thousands. Should you consider virtualization as well? View this webcast to learn more. Register now! Microsoft issues first beta of 'Denali' SQL Server Microsoft on Tuesday will unveil the first developer preview of 'Denali,' the next major release of SQL Server. Read More Microsoft, Adobe proclaim their love for HTML5 "We love HTML5," both companies claim, detailing support in their development tools. Read More Microsoft patches Office, but IE Zero-day still in the wild Microsoft on Tuesday fixed a critical security hole in Office 2007 and Office 2010, but the monthly security update did not patch a vulnerability that is affecting users of Internet Explorer. Read More WHITE PAPER: Pareto Networks The Cloud-based Telework Solution By combining a cloud-based model with user-friendly devices, Pareto Networks has pioneered a new approach to remote access with the simplicity, centralized control, visibility, and economies of scale needed for broad deployment to permanent telewokers. Read now! Microsoft explains missing Mac Office patches Microsoft today explained why it has not patched older versions of its Office for Mac, but would not disclose a release schedule for doing so. 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 Microsoft antivirus creating security 'monoculture' Microsoft should start offering Windows users free antivirus software from a range of companies and not just promote its own Security Essentials product, a rival has said. Read More
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