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A week with Windows Phone 7
Robert Mullins: It may not make you swoon, but this mobile OS is competitive. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Riverbed

Accelerate WAN File Transfers by 50x
According to Taneja Group research, 83% of IT managers are considering a move to the cloud a top priority. This paper highlights their research and provides guidance on how to overcome cloud adoption barriers and further leverage virtualization and consolidation efforts by strategically deploying WAN optimization. Read now!

WHITE PAPER: Dell

Automating Process to Optimize Windows 7 Deployment
Reducing the cost of deployment will significantly reduce the total cost of ownership - especially in combination with cost-saving features in Microsoft Windows 7. Learn more.

Supreme Court agrees to review Microsoft/i4i patent infringement case
Julie Bort: Supreme Court is Microsoft's last possibility of overturning $290M fine, permanent injunction. Read More

Free Speech, Privacy & Cyberstalkers - Help For Those With Personal Cyberstalking Terrorists
Ms. Smith: Cyberstalkers may hide behind free speech, anonymous comments and their right to privacy, but there are steps to take if you are being cyberstalked. Read More

New details on Google hack from WikiLeaks
Robert Mullins: The much publicized attack on Google's computer systems in China was directed by China's Politburo, according to classified U.S. government documents. Read More


WEBCAST: Dell

Windows 7 Early Adopter - Baker Tilly
UK-based Baker Tilly had pushed Windows XP as far as they could and they were in need of an IE upgrade as well. This video details their process of standardizing on Windows 7 and the results of upgrading more than 2200 desktops and laptops. Learn more now!

Microsoft's Office 365 beta not supported on IE9, Windows XP
Jon Brodkin: Once out of beta, Microsoft will support all major browsers, including Google Chrome. Read More

Can Dell 'convertible' really be both notebook and tablet?
Robert Mullins: Dell introduced today a surprisingly clever product offered as a unique approach to a tablet computer: The Inspiron duo. Read More

Acer will soon ship the famed Microsoft 'Courier' tablet
Julie Bort: The Acer ICONIA tablet features a dual-touchscreen, and lots of other envy-producing features. Remind you of something? Read More


WHITE PAPER: Dell

Gartner: Prepare for Windows 7 in 3 Phases
Many organizations have skipped Vista and are looking forward to Windows 7. Gartner recommends a carefully planned migration - one that last 12-18 months. Read their recommended steps and three key phases necessary for a smooth transition. Read more.

Microsoft Lync 2010 puts the "U" in UC
Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 R2, which was released in early 2009, does a credible job of providing presence awareness, instant messaging, conferencing and voice capabilities. Still, these services aren't always integrated, and thus aren't easily managed by IT staff. For end users, the lack of integration means maintaining various sets of contacts and working differently depending on the application. Read More

10 things we love about Lync 2010
Microsoft's new version of Office Communication Server puts the "U" in Unified Communications Read More

Have you entered to score SharePoint training?
Answer an easy trivia contest and you could be the one to walk away with SharePoint training for yourself and two buddies -- plus an iPad. Read More

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Top IT Turkeys of 2010
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for all of the people and things we love, to cherish what's most important to us. But that's for another slideshow. This one's all about taunting the companies, products and people who most resembled a turkey over the last year. So cut me a hockey-puck-shaped slice of jellied cranberry sauce and read on.

Cool Yule favorites: 15 techie gifts we like
Ho Ho Ho, it's time again to get our holiday wish lists together. Here are our 15 favorite products from the 140+ products submitted and tested in this year's Cool Yule Tools holiday gift guide.

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