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	Windows Server 2012 in photos Microsoft has done a lot to bring Windows Server into the cloud age and to make it easier to for IT to support working anywhere and everywhere, without a loss of service or quality. It's also melded Windows 8 experiences into the OS in some questionable and strange ways. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks Strategic Road Map for Network Access Control Long derided as an overhyped concept, network access control (NAC) has emerged as an important solution for mitigating the risks of consumerization. Network and security managers will need NAC to retain control of the network in a "bring your own device" (BYOD) environment. Read now. In this Issue Microsoft backpedals, promises to patch Windows 8's Flash 'shortly' Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday load lighter than usual Making the most of Windows 8: The diehard's guide Hurricanes, floods, fiber cuts keep IT pros on their toes Windows 8 'doesn't move the needle' on security, says Symantec First look: Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 smartphones Quick Windows Server 2012 tips Windows Server 2012 embraces the data center Dearly departed: The Windows features that didn't make it Intel's Perlmutter eyes thinner laptops for Haswell chips WHITE PAPER: IBM Taming the Data Demons This white paper explores the framework and advantages of a holistic approach to data risk management, and provides both IT and line-of-business executives with the "why" and "how" to begin putting a holistic data risk management program to work in their own organization. Learn more Microsoft backpedals, promises to patch Windows 8's Flash 'shortly' Microsoft said it would update Flash on Windows 8 "shortly," although it declined to set a timetable. Read More Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday load lighter than usual Microsoft gave IT departments a break this month, issuing just two patches in its September Patch Tuesday release. Separate security updates should keep some busy through the month, though. Read More Making the most of Windows 8: The diehard's guide You may need to break many old habits to get the most out of Windows 8, but it doesn't have to be a cataclysmic event. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Delivering Exceptional Applciation Experience Enterprises can achieve customer advantage by monitoring the quality and timeliness of mission-critical applications. Read this whitepaper to learn how with CA Technologies Application Performance Management solutions. Learn More Hurricanes, floods, fiber cuts keep IT pros on their toes Many companies are prepared for a disaster, with plans and technologies in place to help sustain operations in the wake of severe weather, hardware failures, human error, and accidents. But not every company is covered. Read More Windows 8 'doesn't move the needle' on security, says Symantec Symantec said Windows 8 "doesn't move the needle much" on security as it rolled out new versions of its antivirus software and promised to provide users with several so-called "Modern" apps for the new operating system. Read More First look: Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 smartphones Improved screen, battery, CPU, camera/optics, display and sleek Windows Phone 8 UI heighten the alternative to Android and iOS. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks For the Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure Aruba positioned in the Leaders quadrant, in Gartner's new Magic Quadrant report. A vendor in the Leaders quadrant demonstrates completeness of vision and the ability to execute. "Enterprises must choose infrastructure vendors that support network services, including security & management, and can integrate wired and wireless networking products." Learn more. Quick Windows Server 2012 tips With the launch of Microsoft's Windows Server 2012, enterprises should look for better management and an option that can squeeze more performance out of every physical server, according to an IT certification expert. Read More Windows Server 2012 embraces the data center Microsoft has taken its server OS a giant step forward with the release of Windows Server 2012, making this version the first that can be controlled remotely so it is more suitable for data centers. Read More Dearly departed: The Windows features that didn't make it As Windows 8's arrival is imminent, we look back at the once-must-have features in earlier versions of Windows that got killed along the way. Read More Intel's Perlmutter eyes thinner laptops for Haswell chips The man responsible for Intel's mobile computing platforms says he is pushing the company's engineers to squeeze Intel's next-generation Haswell chip into laptops even thinner than those available today. Read More
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