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Microsoft makes good on promise, publishes list of 41K patents
Microsoft launched a searchable list of its complete patent portfolio as part of its defense of the patent system, particularly software patents. Read More

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IBM provides consulting, implementation and application management services for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, a comprehensive solution that helps midsize and larger organizations easily create and maintain a 360 view of their customers from first contact through purchase and post-sales. Learn More.

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Realizing the Benefits of Deduplication and Compression
Leveraging data deduplication and compression technologies requires careful, upfront planning. This guide dives into how these technologies work. Learn More

Windows XP decline stalls as users hold onto aged OS, flaunt 2014 deadline
The decline in usage share of Windows XP, which is slated for retirement in 53 weeks, has slowed significantly, hinting that millions of its users will hold onto the operating system much longer than some, including Microsoft, expect. Read More

Microsoft at work designing "cool" future Surface devices
Despite shaky sales of its Windows 8 Surface tablets Microsoft is working on the next generation of the devices that it hopes will attract customer attention. Read More

Even more secretive Windows Blue features revealed
The leaked development version of Windows Blue, an upcoming version of Windows 8 expected later this year, has shed light on even more improvements coming to the operating system. Windows Blue--whose leak prompted Microsoft to admit its existence--won't be a whole new OS, but rather an update or service pack to Windows 8, packed with incremental updates and features while maintaining the same overall user experience. Read More

WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies

3 Considerations for MSPs Offering BC/DR Services
Most SMBs do not have access to remote facilities for business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR), creating an opportunity for MSPs to enter this rapidly growing market. This paper highlights key considerations when building your own BC/DR data center or leveraging cloud turnkey solutions. Learn More

Microsoft could rake in $1.25B first year from Office on iOS, Android, asserts analyst
Microsoft could rake in more than $1 billion in revenue in the first year after launching Office for Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms, an analyst said today. Read More

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Hot hotspot gateways
Offering Wi-Fi can be a good way to increase return customers and boost revenue in retail stores, hotels, cafes, etc. And it provides convenience for contractors and associates working in corporate offices and conference rooms. Though visitors might have 4G mobile devices or laptops, Wi-Fi can provide a faster, higher quality connection. Read More

Uptake gap between Windows 8 and Vista widens even as new OS gains share
Windows 8 last month fell even further behind the historical adoption pace of Windows Vista, Microsoft's 2007 flop, new statistics showed today. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Dell

Data's Journey to the Cloud
As IT environments evolve to hybrid cloud computing, strategic IT oversight and best-practices life-cycle data management are key imperatives to help ensure oversight, service levels, and security. This white paper examines cloud options as it relates to storage and explains the benefits a cloud-enabled storage architecture can offer. Learn More

Windows 8: How to free up disk space on Microsoft Surface tablets
One beef against Microsoft's Surface devices is that they have less usable disk space than the advertised disk size would indicate, but there is a relatively easy way to free up as much 7GB of disk space: Create a USB recovery drive and delete the Windows 8 recovery partition from the hard drive. Read More

Former Microsoft man building 'something secret' at Amazon
The former general manager of Microsoft's Windows Phone developer platform started a new job at Amazon on Monday, leading a team that's working in a new area for the company. Read More

Microsoft to make leaps in the mobile enterprise
Shocking developments in the mobile enterprise race show the market's incredible volatility, according to a new survey by Aberdeen Group. The survey looked at mobile app deployment plans by platform--Apple iOS, Android, Windows 8/Windows Phone and BlackBerry--covering both tablets and phones. Read More

Dell blames 'uncertain adoption' of Windows 8 for some of its financial woes
Dell blamed Microsoft's Windows 8 as one of several causes for its grim financial future, according to a Friday filing with U.S. securities regulators. Read More

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