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What's Microsoft going to look like after Ballmer?
Like a juggler walking away with dozens of objects suspended in the air, Steve Ballmer is leaving his successor at Microsoft not only a tough act to follow but an even tougher act to continue. Read More
 


WHITE PAPER: AT&T

Transforming Your Organization with Mobility
This whitepaper intends to help organizations understand the critical elements of a mobilization solution, the value and inter-dependencies, and important enablement assessment questions. Learn More

WHITE PAPER: Netscout Systems Inc.

Real-Time Application-Centric Operations Visibility
This paper examines the move towards application/service performance within IT operations, and in particular the network-based delivery of those services. In addition a look at the roles, responsibilities and objectives that network- and application-based service-oriented visibility can and should play. Learn More

13 FREE! Windows 8.1 apps to make you more productive
From learning Windows shortcuts to remotely monitoring IT assets, Windows 8.1 devices can make you more efficient and effective. Read More
 

Microsoft jerks Surface Pro 2 firmware update
Microsoft pulled an update for the Surface Pro 2 after owners complained that it crippled their tablets with reduced battery life and spontaneously changed the device's power-saving sleep mode. Read More
 

Some argue Microsoft should sell off Xbox
Some have suggested that Microsoft sell off its Xbox franchise as a way to cut losses and eliminate a distraction from more important things, but the video game console is an important part of the company's overall plan going forward. Read More
 


WHITE PAPER: BMC Software
 
Six Characteristics of an Effective Solution
Get best practices and real-world examples for using a data delivery system that works with your workload automation solution in this white paper. Learn More!

Microsoft to face computer makers' rebellion at CES
  Microsoft will face a rebellion of long-time partners at next month's CES when OEMs introduce Windows PCs that can also run Android mobile apps. Read More
 

What Microsoft did right and wrong in 2013
Nobody bats a thousand, and Microsoft is no different. Here's a quick look at five things Microsoft did right in 2013 and five it did wrong. Read More
 

Former Microsoft exec to head HealthCare.gov effort
Kurt DelBene, the retired president of Microsoft's Office Division, will take over the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' insurance shopping site, HealthCare.gov. Read More
 


WHITE PAPER: CDW

Software Asset Management: Practices for Success
This white paper discusses best practices that can dramatically increase your success rate of a SAM deployment. Make sure and follow these steps and verify that your SAM toolkit has the necessary functionality to keep your organization steps ahead of the competition -it's a long term investment. Read Now

Microsoft manager charged with insider trading
A Microsoft portfolio manager and his business partner are charged with insider trading that profited them $393,125. Read More
 

5 strategies for post-holiday BYOD problems
Christmas is fast approaching. Now, and after the office is back to normal after the first of the year, employees are going to return with several shiny new gadgets, along with the expectation that they'll "just work" in the corporate environment. Security will be a distant afterthought, because it's still viewed as a process that hinders productivity. Read More
 

How to customize Windows 8.1 Start screen and keyboard shortcut tricks
Since some of you may be new to Windows 8.1 and may not have a touchscreen monitor for your desktop, then here are some handy tips, tricks and shortcut keys that will hopefully make your experience with the new OS somewhat less painful or frustrating. . Read More
 

 

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