The downside of the Microsoft marketing machine

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	The downside of the Microsoft marketing machine Historically, Microsoft has announced new software long before it is available. This is partially because of its strong customer beta testing program, but also because Redmond wants to generate hype. But in the process, they cannibalize sales and adoption of the current version of software. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Bring Your Own Mobile Devices to School In today's educational environments, more and more students, guests, and faculty are bringing in their own Wi-Fi devices into the school's network. This paper discusses the challenges and solutions IT administrators are facing and how to address the security and management of the multiple devices being introduced into the wireless/wired network. Learn more. In this Issue What Microsoft did right during its 'lost decade' Microsoft, Juniper, others in coding consortium issue guidelines for safer applications Office 2013/365 may be Microsoft's most pervasive software package yet 5 hot features of Microsoft Office 2013 EFF: Americans may not realize it, but many are in a face recognition database now Why Windows 8 tablets won't threaten the iPad (or Android) Are firewalls dead? Microsoft ignored tip that it botched browser choice in Windows 7 SP1 Office 2013: What we still don't know Microsoft could face billions in new fines over browser choice RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant remote support with LogMeIn Rescue With LogMeIn Rescue, you can start a support session in just 60 seconds. Connect 24/7 to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. You'll get in, solve the problem and save the day without ever leaving your desk. Try it free today. What Microsoft did right during its 'lost decade' This will be my final blog post on the Vanity Fair article as I'm as tired of it, as you probably are. Read More Microsoft, Juniper, others in coding consortium issue guidelines for safer applications An industry consortium dedicated to assuring the security of software has issued guidelines to lower the risk that vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers will wind up in finished code. Read More Office 2013/365 may be Microsoft's most pervasive software package yet With the help of Kurt DelBene, president of Microsoft's Office Division, CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled Office 2013 and the latest iterations of Office 365 at a press conference in San Francisco yesterday. Unsurprisingly, the next versions of Office have taken on the same flavor as Windows 8, with streamlined, uncluttered interfaces and deep integration with the cloud and social media. 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Read More Why Windows 8 tablets won't threaten the iPad (or Android) As much as today's tablets lack a strong office suite, they vastly outperform Windows 8 for usability. Read More WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks Maintain Fiber Network Health This white paper helps fiber installers and network technicians understand the key parameters for selecting an OTDR. Choosing the right device not only solves this new generation of datacenter testing requirements, but also helps professionals work efficiently, and increase the reliability and value of the enterprise fiber network. Learn More! Are firewalls dead? Is your firewall running? Well maybe, ah never mind, it's an old, not funny joke. But seriously, is your firewall doing anything for your security? No, really. With so many of today's attacks coming over port 80, is your firewall providing any defense anymore? Has the firewall outgrown its usefulness and been passed over by a new generation of sophisticated attacks? Read More Microsoft ignored tip that it botched browser choice in Windows 7 SP1 Microsoft could have escaped the wrath of European Union antitrust regulators and the risk of potential fines in the billions if it had paid attention to an exchange on its own support site more than a year ago. Read More Office 2013: What we still don't know We know that Microsoft Office 2013 emphasizes cloud integration with new Office 365 subscriptions for home users, a greater focus on touchscreens, and Office on Demand virtualization, but what about the things we don't know? Microsoft is keeping quiet about several key issues, including pricing, release dates, and whether the software giant will be including Android and iOS devices in its Office 2013 rollout. Read More Microsoft could face billions in new fines over browser choice European Union antitrust regulators today threatened Microsoft with more fines, potentially in the billions of dollars, after the company failed to make good on its promise to offer consumers there a choice of browsers. Read More
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