10 excellent new features in Windows Server 2012 R2

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	10 excellent new features in Windows Server 2012 R2 New and improved storage, networking, remote access, BYOD, and server administration features make the R2 upgrade. Some of these enhancements, particularly in the storage arena, have Microsoft taking direct aim at traditional partners with new out-of-the-box functionality. Read More WEBCAST: VCE Vblock Specialized System for SAP HANA Overview video from DJ Long about the new Vblock Specialized System for SAP HANA. Learn More. In this Issue Skeptics don't get that new-time Windows 8.1 religion Ex-Windows 8 chief agrees not to badmouth Microsoft, gets stock payout Microsoft trumpets early success in IE11 bug bounty Why Microsoft killed TechNet Office for iPhone downloads start with a bang, but fizzle before 4th Microsoft adds business intelligence to Office 365 Microsoft slates Windows 8.1 RTM for late August Microsoft kicks back $5-$10 to resellers who peddle select Windows 8 hardware Microsoft switches up CRM Online licensing model, aims at Salesforce.com WHITE PAPER: AccelOps Unified Infrastructure Management Examined AccelOps' Unified Infrastructure Management Examined: How network and security administrators can monitor performance, availability and events with just one application. Managing a More Dynamic and Complex World. Read More>> Skeptics don't get that new-time Windows 8.1 religion Analysts remain skeptical that Microsoft's relaunch of Windows 8 and the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 will translate into increased PC and tablet sales in the second half of the year. Read More Ex-Windows 8 chief agrees not to badmouth Microsoft, gets stock payout Microsoft's former head of Windows 8 development has agreed not to badmouth Microsoft or work for some of its competitors and in return will receive a payout for unvested stock in the company, according to a regulatory filing. Read More Microsoft trumpets early success in IE11 bug bounty Microsoft today said it had received "a few submissions" so far for its Internet Explorer 11 bug bounty program, the first for the company. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM A Guide for a Successful ERP Strategy in the Midmarket Combining an experienced service partner with an informed ERP strategy helps to maximize ROI. This helps midmarket organizations to contain costs, communicate effectively, and improve to grow into more successful organizations. Learn More. Why Microsoft killed TechNet By now you know Microsoft has decided to shut down its venerable TechNet software subscription service in favor of other means of distribution. Microsoft has been on a consolidation kick lately, getting rid of the redundant where it can, such as ditching Hotmail and Live Mail and creating one new brand, Outlook.com. Read More Office for iPhone downloads start with a bang, but fizzle before 4th After an initial rush, downloads of Microsoft's free Office for the iPhone quickly tailed off, data from a mobile app analytics company shows. Read More Microsoft adds business intelligence to Office 365 Microsoft is adding a set of BI (business intelligence) tools to its hosted Office 365 service, including some capabilities not yet offered in stand-alone Microsoft software products. Read More WEBCAST: 8x8 7 Reasons to Choose VoIP Thinking about a new phone system for your business? Be sure to watch this informative webcast. Steve Strauss, small business columnist for USA Today and author of the Small Business Bible, shares his useful and powerful expertise. Learn more. Microsoft slates Windows 8.1 RTM for late August Microsoft will release Windows 8.1 to computer and tablet makers in late August, a company executive says. Read More Microsoft kicks back $5-$10 to resellers who peddle select Windows 8 hardware Starting today, Microsoft will give resellers up to $10 for each device they sell from a list of 21 Windows 8 touch-enabled PCs and tablets, company executives said. Read More Microsoft switches up CRM Online licensing model, aims at Salesforce.com Microsoft is rolling out a more flexible licensing policy for its CRM Online application that could make it more competitive with the likes of Salesforce.com, but in one instance it also introduces a price increase. Read More
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