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	Trying to fill 6,000 jobs, Microsoft pitches $10,000 H-1B visa With the recession hit in 2008, Congress put the idea of a "skills shortage" and a need for more H-1B visas in a closet. This didn't mean that interest in raising the H-1B cap went away for good. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell | Microsoft Why Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Makes Business Sense This guide examines the business and IT advantages of migrating to Windows 7 and the costs of further delaying the move. We also take a look and migration strategies, best practices and lessons learned, as well as the resources to help men the move smoother and most cost-effective. Read Now! In this Issue You might be surprised at which Web browser aced this security test First look: The new lineup of Clover Trail-based tablets Microsoft preps MSN version for Windows 8 and IE 10 Microsoft augments JavaScript for large-scale development 10 (FREE!) Microsoft tools to make life easier Microsoft's long-term Windows 8 app strategy may backfire, say analysts New Acrobat version integrated with e-sign and online forms cloud apps Microsoft: Companies should pay Uncle Sam $10k per H-1B Visa to hire skilled foreigners Enterprise upgrades: Five reasons to focus on Windows 7 not Windows 8 HP's new ElitePad 900 tablet enables easy disassembly, self-support WHITE PAPER: Dell and Intel IT Managers Face Security Challenges with Mobile Devices A recent IDG survey reveals data security is the top barrier to supporting employees' mobile devices. Learn More You might be surprised at which Web browser aced this security test Microsoft IE9 blew away Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari in new tests by NSS Labs to measure the ability of web browsers to block malware and catch click fraud. Read More First look: The new lineup of Clover Trail-based tablets Several big OEMs debuted new Intel-powered tablets running Windows 8. Read More Microsoft preps MSN version for Windows 8 and IE 10 Microsoft will debut a major redesign of its MSN consumer web portal with a new layout and navigation scheme optimized for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Read More WHITE PAPER: McAfee Securing Cloud-Based Services This McAfee Knowledge Vault features a series of concise videos and other resources dealing with cloud security issues, including: how to best secure cloud-based services, how to gain visibility into cloud security, and how to assure regulatory compliance when utilizing the cloud. Learn more. Microsoft augments JavaScript for large-scale development Equipping JavaScript to build more complex applications, Microsoft has augmented JavaScript with a set of advanced development capabilities typically found in more mature programming languages, such as C++ and Java. These new capabilities, packaged as a new domain-specific language (DSL) called TypeScript, offers static typing, classes and modularization. Read More 10 (FREE!) Microsoft tools to make life easier Tools that secure, automate, pinch pennies - including some for Windows 8. Read More Microsoft's long-term Windows 8 app strategy may backfire, say analysts As the countdown clock ticks toward Windows 8's launch later this month, Microsoft has still not shown that there will be enough apps to drive users toward the new OS, said analyst Patrick Moorhead. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Making Your Investment in an Executive Dashboard Count Get insights into what your peers are seeking in Executive Dashboards along with the reasons these dashboards are most effective in achieving value. Learn More New Acrobat version integrated with e-sign and online forms cloud apps Adobe announced on Monday a new version of its Acrobat desktop application for creating and editing PDF documents that now features integration with other Adobe cloud services and with Microsoft PowerPoint. Read More Microsoft: Companies should pay Uncle Sam $10k per H-1B Visa to hire skilled foreigners In the next 10 years, the U.S. is expected to add about 120,000 computer-related jobs that will require at least a bachelor's degree. Colleges and universities are pumping out only about half of the needed graduates to meet those employment expectations. Read More Enterprise upgrades: Five reasons to focus on Windows 7 not Windows 8 With its new Start screen made of live tiles and its bold redesign, Windows 8 will have a challenging time getting consumers to embrace such radical change. Read More HP's new ElitePad 900 tablet enables easy disassembly, self-support Hewlett-Packard on Monday announced the new ElitePad 900 tablet, which has Windows 8, and which the company says can be easily disassembled to replace components in order to save hardware and support costs. Read More
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