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6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges...
What Is Software-Defined Storage?
Is it really a new product or simply a reframing of existing storage technology? Actually, it's a little bit of both.
5 Cloud App Trends To Expect In 2013
We'll see more mobile options and embedded analytics, of course, but surprises will include growth in financial apps and big-data insights.
Email Overload: Disease Or Symptom?
Email overload is a symptom of larger management dysfunctions. Why are your employees spending so much time covering themselves for every little...
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
Social Enterprise 2013: Opportunities And Obstacles
Big changes such as integrating social tools with business take time. Remember that in slow-moving revolutions, the persistent are as likely to be...
Which Vendors Dominate Enterprise Collaboration?
What will the social software market look like in four years? IDC's market share report offers some early clues.
Oracle Q2 Results: Ellison Spins On Sun
CEO Larry Ellison talks up Oracle's Sun acquisition even as hardware sales slide 23%. Software sales rise.
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
In Search Of Social Business Excellence
Vala Afshar, chief customer officer of Enterasys Networks, celebrates his firm's social business success story, from Chatter to Twitter, in "The...
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6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
January 02, 2013This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges...
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Windows 8 Security Stresses Exploit Prevention
December 27, 2012Here's a look at some of the key security features in the Microsoft's new OS.
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2012's Most Memorable Reader Comments
December 27, 2012From Apple's iPad Mini to outsourcing, you had plenty to say. Take a look back at some of this year's heated technology discussions.
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Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
December 20, 2012The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
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Microsoft Surface Coming To Store Near You?
December 10, 2012Microsoft hopes broader retail distribution strategy will boost Surface sales, says analyst.
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Windows 8 Sales Plagued By Tablet Delays
December 08, 2012Windows 8 tablets powered by Intel's Atom "Clover Trail" chip were supposed to hit the price-performance sweet spot -- but just try finding one.
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Windows Phone 8: Challenger Keeps Fighting
December 05, 2012Microsoft exec Greg Sullivan takes a deep dive into Windows Phone 8 on the most recent episode of InformationWeek Valley View.
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Android Jelly Bean More Than Doubles Market Presence
December 04, 2012New smartphones and system updates helped Android 4.1 and 4.2 gain significant ground in the last 30 days.
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5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
December 01, 2012Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
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Valley View: Windows Phone 8 Up Close
November 29, 2012Our most recent episode of Valley View took a deeper look at Windows Phone 8 with Microsoft's Greg Sullivan and checked out some intriguing...
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