Windows 8.1 deep dive review

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	Windows 8.1 deep dive review The preview of Windows 8.1 reveals an operating system that corrects many, but not all, of its previous mistakes. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Request For Proposal (RFP) If you're looking to the cloud to flexibly deploy collaboration applications and experience predictable costs and services, it is important to take several things into consideration. Read Now In this Issue Microsoft Research: MoodScope, a context-aware smartphone to sense and share your mood IE10 pushes past predecessor to take second place among Microsoft's browsers Gartner downgrades 2013 global IT spending forecast on currency shifts Microsoft updates mobile OneNote app Microsoft bulks up Azure to make it easier to build, expand cloud services Most Americans don't want wearable tech like iWatch, Google Glass Microsoft: Hybrid cloud is good for IT, end users and corporate bottom line New services bolster Microsoft Azure as key enterprise cloud management system Microsoft CRM update to focus on marketing, mobility and usability WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Research Report--Cisco vs. Microsoft for UC Unified communications are critical for remote working, collaboration, and cost savings. Learn the critical factors to consider when evaluating unified communications solutions such as Cisco Jabber™ by downloading the research paper from respected analyst Zeus Kerravala. Read Now Microsoft Research: MoodScope, a context-aware smartphone to sense and share your mood How many times a day do you touch your smartphone? How would you feel if your smartphone were capable of not only knowing your present mood, but of passively sharing it with your social networks? Read More IE10 pushes past predecessor to take second place among Microsoft's browsers Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) jumped into second place among Microsoft's browsers last month, pushing past IE9 through an enforced upgrade. Read More Gartner downgrades 2013 global IT spending forecast on currency shifts Gartner has lowered its expectations for growth this year in global IT spending, saying it will rise 2 percent to US$3.7 trillion. Earlier this year, the analyst firm predicted 2013 growth of 4.1 percent. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Businesses are ready for a new approach to IT Today's businesses need simpler more efficient and flexible computing models. The IBM PureSystems family is comprised of platform systems and infrastructure systems that include built-in "patterns of expertise" to address complex business and operational tasks for smarter computing. Learn More Microsoft updates mobile OneNote app Microsoft has updated the mobile version of its OneNote note-taking application for iPads, iPhones and Android devices, creating a consistent look for notes across all computers, smartphones and tablets in which they're viewed. Read More Microsoft bulks up Azure to make it easier to build, expand cloud services Microsoft is making it simpler for business applications in its Azure cloud to automatically turn services up and down as demand requires and for apps to incorporate features of Office 365, company executives told the Build 2013 developer conference. Read More Most Americans don't want wearable tech like iWatch, Google Glass Apple's anticipated iWatch and Google Glass have provoked plenty of headlines, but a recent poll shows that a majority of well-heeled Americans with college degrees wouldn't consider buying or wearing such devices. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive 2012-2013 WLAN Buyer's Guide Today Wi-Fi tends to be the primary network access method for many. This paper discusses key requirements to consider as you plan for a WLAN purchase. It will highlight top 10 features for a WLAN, help you decide on architectural choices and summarize how to use the RFP process to select a vendor. Read now. Microsoft: Hybrid cloud is good for IT, end users and corporate bottom line Microsoft's vision of corporations using hybrid cloud has benefits for IT departments and end users as well as cost savings, says Brad Anderson, Microsoft vice president of Windows Server and System Center. Read More New services bolster Microsoft Azure as key enterprise cloud management system Microsoft is encouraging companies to take advantage of its Azure cloud service now for specific tasks -- and to keep in mind that it fits into a full-blown hybrid-cloud framework that may become more attractive to them over time. Read More Microsoft CRM update to focus on marketing, mobility and usability Microsoft is preparing to launch a new version of its Dynamics CRM (customer relationship management) software that will include improved mobile applications and integrations with Yammer, Skype and the company's MarketingPilot marketing automation software. Read More
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