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Week of 30 Jan 2012 Microsoft licensing rules for BYOD not set; beware of snags (30 Jan 2012)
Experts warn that BYOD can lead to Microsoft licensing violations, and they explain how to properly license software for mobile access.
Windows on ARM poses unique challenges, benefits (01 Feb 2012)
Windows 8 on ARM processors will give enterprises supporting BYOD a way to manage one operating system across all devices. But putting Windows 8 on ARM also raises concerns.
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Week of 09 Jan 2012 Kinect for PCs brings gesture-based computing to the enterprise (SearchConsumerization.com | 13 Jan 2012)
Microsoft Kinect for Windows brings voice and gesture-based control to business PCs. It’s like science fiction, but will go live February 1. Here are the potential enterprise uses.
Microsoft delivers seven security fixes for Windows Server, Windows (SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Jan 2012)
Microsoft kicks off another year of bug squashing, delivering seven security bulletins to seal holes in Windows Server 2008 R2 and desktop versions of Windows.
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Week of 19 Dec 2011 Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 22 Dec 2011)
In 2012, VDI will be just one way to deliver desktops. IT pros will use various forms of desktop virtualization to deliver enterprise apps to mobile end users.
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Week of 12 Dec 2011 December 2011 Patch Tuesday sees 13 Microsoft bulletins, Duqu patch (SearchSecurity.com | 13 Dec 2011)
Microsoft’s 13 security bulletins included critical Windows and Windows Media Player updates.
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Week of 28 Nov 2011 Report: Windows 8 beta due by February (02 Dec 2011)
Microsoft may ship the first beta of Windows 8 in February, with general availability in Q3 of 2012. But new technologies could delay adoption.
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Week of 10 Oct 2011 IT pros to Dell: Stop chiding HP and start innovating (13 Oct 2011)
At Dell World, Dell executives had plenty to say about HP. IT pros might have preferred the vendor discussed new investments in Dell's own client devices.
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Week of 12 Sep 2011 Microsoft pre-release of Windows 8 now open to scrutiny (13 Sep 2011)
Many IT shops are just installing Windows 7, but like it or not, it's time to start talking about Windows 8. This OS lets many apps work across a wide range of end-user devices.
Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 12 Sep 2011)
IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8.
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Week of 05 Sep 2011 IT pros get System Center-like features with revised Windows Intune (06 Sep 2011)
Microsoft's cloud-based desktop management console Windows Intune will be generally available next month with new features for IT shops without Systems Center.
Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 09 Sep 2011)
IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8.
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Week of 08 Aug 2011 Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE (10 Aug 2011)
Microsoft delivered updates to patch 22 vulnerabilities across several of its core products, including Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer and the .Net Framework.
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Week of 11 Jul 2011 MDOP 2011 R2 brings new security, management tools (11 Jul 2011)
The BitLocker administration tool in MDOP 2011 R2 helps IT pros manage encryption policies. MDOP 2011 R2 also includes DaRT and AIS updates.
Microsoft's yen for EA renewals drives Windows 8 push (13 Jul 2011)
With some IT shops hesitant to renew their Microsoft enterprise licensing agreements, Microsoft is redoubling efforts to get Windows XP users over to Windows 7 and 8.
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Week of 04 Jul 2011 Will Windows 8 undercut Microsoft's other OSes? (07 Jul 2011)
Microsoft appears on track to deliver Windows 8 next year. But will an on-time delivery be a bad thing for best-selling Windows 7?
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Week of 27 Jun 2011 Microsoft tries to meet IT demands for mobile PC apps (27 Jun 2011)
Some IT pros want PC-based apps ported to tablets and other mobile devices. But Microsoft needs to convince developers to get on board.
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Week of 13 Jun 2011 Microsoft’s June patches fix Windows Server 2008 flaws (SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Jun 2011)
Windows administrators keep their jobs this month thanks to a hefty 34 security fixes to some mainstay products, including Windows Server 2008 and R2.
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Week of 06 Jun 2011 IT shops will look at but not 'touch' Windows 8 (SearchConsumerization.com | 10 Jun 2011)
Microsoft’s Windows 8 will include, among other things, touch-centric capabilities. It may not work for enterprises today, but IT executives see potential as applications evolve.
Thin client device market splinters on virtual desktops (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 09 Jun 2011)
Choosing the right thin client in a sea of devices built for specific virtual desktop environments is a balancing act that involves much thought and a long term plan.
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Week of 21 Mar 2011 Microsoft sweetens MDOP deal and releases Intune (22 Mar 2011)
Windows Intune, Microsoft's cloud-based desktop management console is ready, and an MDOP 2011 update is due this year which will be offered to a wider customer base.
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