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	Microsoft puts Windows XP laggards in a pinch Microsoft last week painted Windows XP consumer and small business customers into an even smaller corner when it said it could not recommend that they upgrade to Windows 8.1, the update to Windows 8 slated to ship Oct. 18. Read More WHITE PAPER: Ipanema Technologies Don't Let App Performance Problems Drag You Down Check out this exclusive IDG-Ipanema survey to learn about the far-reaching impacts of poor application performance, and what you can do about it. Learn More. In this Issue What's new in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 Microsoft's new tablets Surface Security org raises Internet threat level after seeing expanded IE attacks The two outsiders attracting Microsoft's attention for Steve Ballmer's job Accessories turn Microsoft Surface tablets into PCs Ballmer: Three-layered plan will lead to 'One Microsoft' Microsoft's latest Surface tablets don't dazzle industry analysts Microsoft OS chief: One API to rule them all Google wages war on Microsoft's Office with free iOS, Android apps Microsoft eyes China's gaming market with new joint venture WHITE PAPER: VMware The Clear Path to Cloud Security, Compliance, & Cost Control Both customers and IT decision makers are concerned about cloud security, according to recent research. How can you negotiate this barrier to realize the benefits of cloud computing? Read this paper to learn about the techniques, tools, and technologies that will enable you to capitalize on the cloud safely and cost-effectively. Read Now What's new in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 Microsoft recently released a Developer Preview of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. Here's what's noteworthy in the upcoming version of Microsoft's browser. Read More Microsoft's new tablets Surface Microsoft unveiled the second wave of Surface tablets Monday, hoping that a 10.6-inch size and higher performance will appeal to consumers who showed little interest in the company's first effort. Read More Security org raises Internet threat level after seeing expanded IE attacks The Internet Storm Center on Saturday boosted its threat level to 'Yellow,' indicating a 'significant new threat' to Internet users from attacks exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in all versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser. Read More WEBCAST: Ruckus Wireless Being Smart about 802.11ac This webinar takes a practical looks at the new technology, how it works and what to consider when considering the upgrade from 802.11n. We'll answer the questions surrounding when is a good time to adopt the technology, where to initially deploy it and provide some objective guidance on the realities of its ultimate value. View Now The two outsiders attracting Microsoft's attention for Steve Ballmer's job Microsoft may be well-served to bring in an outsider to replace departing CEO Steve Ballmer. Here are two strong candidates. Read More Accessories turn Microsoft Surface tablets into PCs Microsoft's new Surface tablets can be turned into PCs or workstations using docking accessories. Read More Ballmer: Three-layered plan will lead to 'One Microsoft' It's been two months since Steve Ballmer unfurled his plan to restructure Microsoft's operations, and inquiring minds would like to know what stage the process is at. Read More WHITE PAPER: Airwatch Mobile Application Management The AirWatch® Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution addresses the challenge of acquiring, securing, distributing, and tracking mobile applications. View Now Microsoft's latest Surface tablets don't dazzle industry analysts Microsoft's second-generation Surface tablets didn't dazzle analysts on Monday, even with improved processor speeds, better cameras and longer battery life. Read More Microsoft OS chief: One API to rule them all Microsoft is pursuing the ideal of OS platforms: a unified code base that runs from smartphones to servers, giving users a consistent experience across devices at home and at work, and developers a common tool set for building applications. Read More Google wages war on Microsoft's Office with free iOS, Android apps Google on Thursday released new Android and iOS versions of its Quickoffice app, a mobile-only alternative to Microsoft's Office suite, and announced they are now free for the taking. Read More Microsoft eyes China's gaming market with new joint venture Microsoft is entering China's gaming market with a new joint venture, the latest sign that its Xbox console soon arrive in the country. Read More
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