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Microsoft Reveals Windows 8 Upgrade Price
By Paul McDougall
Aggressive promotion lets XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users make a low-cost jump to Windows 8 Professional.

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Intel Puts Future On Exhibit
Imagine life without house keys or using an entire wall as a touch display. Walk through an exhibit of some of Intel's most intriguing research projects to date.

RIM CEO: We're Not In A Death Spiral
RIM chief executive Thorsten Heins offered some damage control during a radio interview and vowed to turn the company around.

Nokia: Nexus 7 Tablet Infringes Patents
Nokia says the just-announced Nexus 7 tablet from Asus violates its Wi-Fi patents. Maybe this is a hint of Nokia's 'contingency plan?'

VMware Buys DynamicOps, Accelerates Software-Defined Data Center
DynamicOps, a pioneer in multi-hypervisor management, brings VMware's IT-as-a-service strategy a giant leap forward.

Why Dell Bought Quest Software
Dell acquired Quest Software because no hardware vendor is surviving on the sales of hardware alone--the demand is for integrated systems.

Google Redefines Browser As Platform
The company's vision of the browser as a universal platform has driven remarkable technology innovation and has pushed Chrome into first place in the new browser wars.

MapR's Google Deal Marks Second Big Data Cloud Win
Just two weeks after inking a deal with Amazon Web Services, MapR gets an exclusive to run Hadoop services on the Google Compute Engine.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. -- Elmer Davis

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•	MapR's Google Deal Marks Second Big Data Cloud Win
•	Research: Private Cloud Vision vs. Reality
•	Adaptive Behavior-Based Malware Protection
•	Secret Spy Satellite Takes Off: Stunning Images
•	Supporting an Enterprise-wide Data Archive and Retention Strategy
•	Virtual Event: SIP Trunking: The Straight Scoop

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You won't lose your shirt on a desktop virtualization initiative, but don't expect it to be simple to architect, easy to implement--or free of unforeseen complications. The bigger question is, will it help you along to the next stage in end user support?
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The Future of Work: A New Approach to Productivity and Competitive Advantage
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Secret Spy Satellite Takes Off: Stunning Images
The National Reconnaissance Office provides satellite imagery for intelligence operations and national defense. Here's a look at the agency's most recent rocket launches.

Want Android 4.1 Jelly Bean? Be Prepared To Wait
Android 4.1, a.k.a. Jelly Bean, is the best version of Google's smartphone operating system yet, but most users won't see it for at least six months.

Microsoft Surface Tablet: 10 Coolest Features
Microsoft's slick new Windows 8 Surface tablet looks great, though pricing remains a question. Get up close with 10 of its most compelling features.

Google's Risky Business
Google I/O, company's annual developer conference, confirms that Google is on a mission to organize the world's information. Big bets such as Project Glass could bring big rewards, or painful lessons.

Amazon's 7 Cloud Promises: Hype Vs. Reality
Amazon says cloud computing is an indispensable enabler of seven important computing transformations. We hype-test the promises with a few reality checks.

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Google Nexus 7 Tablet: 10 Coolest Features
Google's Android 4.1 slate takes aim at Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire View Now

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• Microsoft Surface Tablet: 10 Coolest Features
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How Phones Are Helping Us Drive Safer And Even Measuring How Drunk We Are
At the CTIA conference in New Orleans, I saw all the different ways mobile phones are keeping us connected. From the car to our health, it is clear smartphones are becoming a lifestyle choice. Watch

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• Powerbag Lets You Charge Your Phone When You Travel
• MasterCard's PayPass Turns Your Phone Into A Smarter Wallet

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Virtual Event: SIP Trunking: The Straight Scoop
SIP trunking has the potential to save your enterprise big dollars, but it's not a slam dunk. You need to match the capabilities against the cost, and determine whether it's the right fit for you. This virtual event from our colleagues at Enterprise Connect will feature detailed presentations by independent technology experts who will give you the straight scoop--what SIP trunking can deliver, what it can't, and how much it really costs.
It happens July 11

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