Who needs a cloud? Microsoft sold 31 million copies of Office 2010

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	Who needs a cloud? Microsoft sold 31 million copies of Office 2010 Microsoft is lording it over its cloud computing competitors with big sales of Office 2010. Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Networks in Motion Download this whitepaper today and discover how you can cost-effectively optimize your network for the mobile demands of today's business. Examine how IT can provide: * Personalization and intelligence. * Ease of operation. * Seamless quality of user experience. * Secure on-the-go access to public and private networks. Read now! In this Issue 3 tips for migrating applications to Windows 7 Microsoft issues first patch for IE9 amidst 34 holes closed Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82% Microsoft's Zen Lesson: Windows 8 Hardware Squeezes Asus may put Win 8 in next Eee Pad Transformer tablet Microsoft patches critical IE9, Windows bugs Windows 7 migration: Tips and tricks What happens if you catch a hacker and must deal with the FBI? Study finds technology embracers are a shiny, happy lot FBI dumpster diving brigade coming soon to snoop in a trashcan near you WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now! 3 tips for migrating applications to Windows 7 Windows 7 migrations are occurring throughout the business world, but not without expense and hassle. One of the most difficult questions is how to let applications designed for Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows make the trip into the next generation of Microsoft-based computing. Read More Microsoft issues first patch for IE9 amidst 34 holes closed As expected, this month's Patch Tuesday is a whopper. Microsoft released 16 security updates (nine critical and seven important) addressing 34 vulnerabilities, including the first patch for Internet Explorer 9 and a rare patch for Hyper-V. Read More Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82% Microsoft credited a February security update for lowering AutoRun-abusing malware infection rates on Windows XP and Vista by as much as 82% since the start of the year. Read More WEBCAST: Oracle Secure Your Data Where it Lives WikiLeaks, Epsilon, TJX: Explosive headlines tell us that data leaks are common and dangerous. According to IDC, "Increasing Database security is one of the most efficient and cost effective measures an organization can take to prevent data leaks." Register Today! Microsoft's Zen Lesson: Windows 8 Hardware Squeezes Occasionally, Microsoft learns lessons deeply-- and more deeply than they'll let on. I think you'll see proof of this in Windows 8, as Microsoft starts to slim down its hardware compatibility list to enjoy some of the benefits caused by simplicity, cited as a benefit that Apple now enjoys. Simplicity is bliss, and Zen is all about simplicity (and a predictable consumer experience). Read More Asus may put Win 8 in next Eee Pad Transformer tablet Let the Windows 8 hardware rumors begin. According to Notebook Italia, Asus is eyeing Windows 8 for the next version of its Eee Pad Transformer, a tablet with an optional keyboard and trackpad dock that props the device up like a netbook. Read More Microsoft patches critical IE9, Windows bugs Microsoft patched 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, Office and other software, 15 of them labeled "critical" by the company. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Exceptional Application Experience To improve and ensure the performance and availability of business-critical web applications, organizations need to be able to see and understand the actual user experience. This paper examines the five essentials of application performance monitoring. Learn More Windows 7 migration: Tips and tricks Guide covers all the bases of migrating to Windows 7, from expert tips to vendor tools to make it easier. Read More What happens if you catch a hacker and must deal with the FBI? After writing an article about a Department of Justice report, stating the FBI focuses on catching kiddie porn perps and many agents lack the know-how to work on national security issues, I was contacted by a man who says he's worked with the FBI to catch hackers. You might be surprised at how hard it can be for an IT professional to work with the FBI on a hacker case. This is one IT professional's story. Read More Study finds technology embracers are a shiny, happy lot A new study from marketing firm Ogilvy & Mathers and online communities company Communispace finds U.S. families that embrace technology have a more optimistic outlook on life today and for their children's future. Read More FBI dumpster diving brigade coming soon to snoop in a trashcan near you You might think you are interesting, but are you a person of interest? Let's hope not, since the 2011 edition of the FBI's Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide invites agents to take up dumpster diving, rummaging full-throttle through your trash while snooping in your life. Read More
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