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	Get ready for Windows 8 support headaches For all the hype surrounding Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system, significant adoption isn't expected to come from anyone but consumers. However, that doesn't mean the enterprise IT department won't have to deal with it. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant on-demand remote support with LogMeIn Rescue Without pre-installed software, quickly connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets anywhere in the world. Get in, solve the problem, and be done in a flash. Plus, Rescue's SaaS-based platform means free upgrades and zero maintenance. Try it free today. In this Issue Free tool silently updates most Windows software Skype for Windows Phone arrives in beta version Google-bashing by Microsoft fails laugh test Thousands of apps won't work on new low-end Windows Phones Windows Phone showing signs of life, thanks to Nokia Campaign now for workers to buy Windows 8 on x86 tablets No webcast for Wednesday's Windows 8 launch event, Microsoft confirms CA links data-loss prevention to identify management for SharePoint file protection ZTE's expands Windows Phone family with low-end smartphone Nokia biggest Windows Phone vendor in Q4, Strategy Analytics says WHITE PAPER: Webroot Turning Security Upside-down This paper looks at the kinds of security facilities needed now and in the future, and consider how individuals, organizations and the whole industry should be thinking about security. Learn More! Free tool silently updates most Windows software Danish security company Secunia today released a beta version of its PSI 3.0 utility that automatically downloads updates for Windows programs and plug-ins created by thousands of third-party vendors. Read More Skype for Windows Phone arrives in beta version Windows Phone users now have access to the Skype Internet calling service. Read More Google-bashing by Microsoft fails laugh test Vendor vs. vendor advertising spats can be enormously entertaining, although such cannot be said for this latest attempt by Microsoft to get under Google's skin. A YouTube video called Googlighting, it's a lame take-off on the '80s TV show Moonlighting, which I recall with a fondness that I cannot articulate beyond the words Cybill and Shepherd. This attempted remake, however, fails on a variety of levels. Read More WHITE PAPER: Tripwire Security-In-Depth Using Integrated Risk-Conscious Controls Today's attacks on IT infrastructure are becoming more frequent, targeted and sophisticated. They range from well-funded, state-sponsored attacks to attacks from trusted employees and consultants. Learn More! Thousands of apps won't work on new low-end Windows Phones Microsoft said it has found 5% of Windows Phone apps that won't work on devices that adhere to the new system requirements the company released for low-end phones. Read More Windows Phone showing signs of life, thanks to Nokia Despite mostly positive reviews and a steady increase in the number (and quality) of apps available for the platform, Windows Phone has performed poorly in the marketplace. Read More Campaign now for workers to buy Windows 8 on x86 tablets Windows 8 mobile devices could cause headaches for IT departments if employees start bringing them in expecting to do work with them. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quest Software Exchange 2010 and Your Audit Strategy In this Quest Software white paper, discover how to easily understand and control who accesses your company's sensitive data. Learn to implement a strong Exchange 2010 audit strategy, and read about the options that give you the power to safeguard your company's vital information. Read it today. Read Now! No webcast for Wednesday's Windows 8 launch event, Microsoft confirms Microsoft doesn't plan to webcast Wednesday's launch event for Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Read More CA links data-loss prevention to identify management for SharePoint file protection At the RSA Conference today, CA Technologies put forward product plans for linking its data-loss prevention (DLP) technology with its identity access and management to dynamically restrict individuals from accessing information deemed off limits -- in this case, data held in Microsoft SharePoint. Read More ZTE's expands Windows Phone family with low-end smartphone ZTE continues to push Windows Phone with the launch of the Orbit, a cheaper phone that aims to expand the market for Microsoft's smartphone OS. Read More Nokia biggest Windows Phone vendor in Q4, Strategy Analytics says Nokia shipped 900,000 Windows Phones during the fourth quarter, which was enough to become the world's number one Microsoft smartphone vendor, market research company Strategy Analytics said on Friday. Read More
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