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	Hackers exploit critical IE bug; Microsoft promises patch Microsoft said that hackers are exploiting a critical, but unpatched, vulnerability in IE8 and IE9. Its engineers are working on an update to plug the hole. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix 10 Reasons to Strengthen Info Security with Virtualization New ways of working call for new ways of managing risk. Mobility, flexwork, BYOD and increased collaboration across organizations have changed the risk profile and undermine existing IT architectures. This paper describes how desktop virtualization can help regain control and reduce risk without sacrificing business productivity and growth. Learn More In this Issue Microsoft warns of IE zero day in the wild, all IE versions vulnerable AT&T, Microsoft team to link business customers to Azure cloud Microsoft announces $40 billion stock repurchasing plan alongside increased quarterly dividend Bing gets a tuneup, but still grapples with the query: "How to top Google?" Microsoft ships upgraded preview of IE11 for Windows 7 Windows 8 Update: Microsoft exec says for many their first PC will be a phone Microsoft Windows 8.1 for businesses is now available for testing Microsoft, Nokia may be readying a one-two tablet punch Microsoft won't discount Windows 8.1 upgrades Patch expert wants Ballmer to get to the bottom of buggy Windows, Office updates WHITE PAPER: HP Unleash the full potential of BYOD with confidence Growing numbers of smartphones and tablets are pushing enterprise networks to the limit and creating security and management challenges for IT organizations. This white paper reviews BYOD administration, performance, and security implications, and describes how the HP BYOD solution lets you realize all the benefits of BYOD, with confidence. Learn more. Microsoft warns of IE zero day in the wild, all IE versions vulnerable Microsoft issued a security advisory and a 'Fix it' for a zero-day exploit targeting Internet Explorer. Read More AT&T, Microsoft team to link business customers to Azure cloud AT&T is putting the finishing touches on a service that connects its corporate customers' VPNs to Microsoft Azure services, eliminating the need to find separate links between business sites and Microsoft's cloud. Read More Microsoft announces $40 billion stock repurchasing plan alongside increased quarterly dividend With Microsoft apparently in flux - given the impending departure of Ballmer and the recent acquisition of Nokia's handset business - the company announced a move on Tuesday that should please long-suffering stockholders of Microsoft. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks 10 Steps to Improving the Mobile User Experience This paper will outline the essential network infrastructure and support best practices necessary to deliver an optimized mobile end-user experience, and offer 10 recommended steps that lead to higher end-user satisfaction. Learn more. Bing gets a tuneup, but still grapples with the query: "How to top Google?" Microsoft still hasn't found what it's looking for in the search market -- a way to beat Google -- but it's not giving up just yet. Read More Microsoft ships upgraded preview of IE11 for Windows 7 Microsoft today shipped a more polished preview of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. Read More Windows 8 Update: Microsoft exec says for many their first PC will be a phone Since introducing its own Surface tablets Microsoft has been redefining the PC to include devices that haven't been considered PCs before, and it's taken that trend one step further. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Wi-Fi Challenge NWW Jun-Aug13 Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences Whether you are in retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, or another industry, keeping and attracting customers is crucial to the success of your organization. Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences can help you improve customer loyalty and increase revenue. Learn more. Microsoft Windows 8.1 for businesses is now available for testing Businesses with certain Microsoft memberships and service agreements can now download the near-final version of Windows 8.1 to test with an eye toward enterprise deployment, the company says. Read More Microsoft, Nokia may be readying a one-two tablet punch Microsoft and its latest purchase target, Nokia, have lined up big announcements on Sept. 23 and Oct. 22, both likely to involve some form of tablets. Read More Microsoft won't discount Windows 8.1 upgrades Microsoft today announced that it will charge full price for Windows 8.1 upgrades from Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Read More Patch expert wants Ballmer to get to the bottom of buggy Windows, Office updates A Microsoft MVP and Windows expert has sent company CEO Steve Ballmer a letter asking him to look into the worrisome trend of releasing sub-standard patches. Read More
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