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	Windows 8 offers no management help for ARM devices Organizations looking to deploy Windows 8 on ARM-based (WOA) devices will have to do so without being able to manage them, according to a Microsoft advisory outlining the business benefits of the new operating system. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP, Microsoft & Intel Fast Track your Access to Business Intelligence Identifying the right configuration and deploying complete, scalable data warehouses can be a time consuming, costly and error-prone process. Success ultimately depends on the ability to deploy a system that can support an expected level of performance — then allow that performance to scale linearly as needed. Learn more In this Issue Microsoft flashes cool future tech Windows 8: What you need to get started Microsoft unveils Windows 8 "Consumer Preview," downloads start Microsoft's Azure cloud suffers serious outage Microsoft: Windows 8 beta should be compelling for enterprises Microsoft opens doors to Metro app store for Windows 8 Windows 8 on ARM tablets, PCs ships to developers Windows 8 test drive crash Microsoft admits hackers nabbed credit card info WHITE PAPER: Tripwire Security-In-Depth Using Integrated Risk-Conscious Controls Today's attacks on IT infrastructure are becoming more frequent, targeted and sophisticated. They range from well-funded, state-sponsored attacks to attacks from trusted employees and consultants. Learn More! Microsoft flashes cool future tech Microsoft this week showed off some of the cool technology being developed in its research labs. Over the course of annual invitation-only TechForum event, the company's chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie oversaw demonstrations of a range of devices, including 3D displays and an augmented-reality mirror. Read More Windows 8: What you need to get started You have questions about the Consumer Preview for Windows 8? We have answers. Some of them, anyway. Read More Microsoft unveils Windows 8 "Consumer Preview," downloads start Microsoft Wednesday released its "Consumer Preview" of Windows 8, and before Windows President Steve Sinofsky finished his presentation to reporters at Mobile World Congress 2012, downloads had begun in 70 countries. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quest Software Exchange 2010 and Your Audit Strategy In this Quest Software white paper, discover how to easily understand and control who accesses your company's sensitive data. Learn to implement a strong Exchange 2010 audit strategy, and read about the options that give you the power to safeguard your company's vital information. Read it today. Read Now! Microsoft's Azure cloud suffers serious outage Microsoft's Azure cloud infrastructure and development service experienced a serious outage on Wednesday, with the system's service management component going down worldwide starting at 1:45 a.m. GMT. Read More Microsoft: Windows 8 beta should be compelling for enterprises When Windows 8's beta version becomes available for download on Wednesday, Microsoft expects many enterprises to jump at the chance to give the new operating system a test drive, but some industry analysts doubt that there will be much interest among corporate IT officials. Read More Microsoft opens doors to Metro app store for Windows 8 Microsoft today made good on its promise to open the doors to its Windows Store alongside the launch of the public Windows 8 preview. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Viewpoint: Focus on Cloud Computing What does it take to be successful in the cloud? This edition of VIEWPOINT includes articles from industry experts, BMC thought leaders, partners and users. Whether you are just starting your cloud journey or looking to maximize current cloud investments, you'll get practical guidance to help you successfully leverage and manage the cloud. Learn More! Windows 8 on ARM tablets, PCs ships to developers After months of restricted demonstrations, Microsoft is opening up tablets and PCs based on ARM processors with the Windows 8 OS to developer scrutiny, multiple companies said on Wednesday. Read More Windows 8 test drive crash I'm still wondering about how well Windows 8 touchscreen features work and how easy it is to navigate using the Metro user interface and a host of other questions I had about the new operating system. That's because the thing won't install on my computer. Read More Microsoft admits hackers nabbed credit card info Do you recall when the Microsoft Store in India was hacked by a group of Chinese hackers dubbed Evil Shadow? Read More
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