Thursday, December 15, 2011

Microsoft dissecting Windows Phone messaging bug

Office 365 regulatory compliance gets a boost | Microsoft quietly launches $99/hr. paid support service

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Microsoft dissecting Windows Phone messaging bug
Microsoft Windows Phone engineers are reviewing a report that various messaging technologies can be used to send the phone into a reboot and then freeze its messaging center, or hub. Read More


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One Size Does Not Fit All: The Case for the Custom Cloud
When it comes to cloud services, "semi-custom" goes a long way. "The Case for the Custom Cloud," shows you how users can configure their own customized cloud services from choices you dictate – and how you can deliver the resulting cloud services quickly and affordably. Read More!

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Networking Compliance Yesterday and Today
Compliance enforcement and reporting can leach away valuable staff time, and often does not ensure accuracy or fulfillment of requirements. And of course, the entire process takes place on the backdrop of keeping your network up and running and your business competitive. Read more

Office 365 regulatory compliance gets a boost
Microsoft has taken steps to make Office 365 more attractive to U.S. and European customers who have to comply with regulatory requirements related to data protection, the company announced. Read More

Microsoft quietly launches $99/hr. paid support service
Microsoft has quietly launched a support website where experts charge $99 for one- or two-hour sessions designed to rid PCs of malware, speed up a machine or solve problems with Windows or Office. Read More

Latest Windows Phone move by Microsoft: Changes at the top
Getting a read on how well Microsoft Windows Phone has been doing has been tricky in recent months, with each indication of momentum seemingly offset with one or more negative market share or news reports. But Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's memo sent within the company Monday and published publicly by Microsoft indicates Windows Phone 7 probably isn't living up to Microsoft's expectations. Read More


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Business at the Speed of Virtualization
Enterprises increasingly rely on technology to serve as the enablers and accelerators of the business—not just to reduce costs but also to empower new business initiatives and increase the top line. Learn More!

Microsoft spins Android malware into Windows Phone giveaway
Microsoft is using the latest malware campaign aimed at rival Android to give away new Windows 7 Phones to the five Android users who tell the best tales of woe. Read More

Microsoft scratches BEAST patch at last minute, but fixes Duqu bug
Microsoft issued 13 security updates, one less than expected, that patched 19 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorerr, Office, and Windows Media Player. Read More

Novell lawsuit against Microsoft goes to jury
A Utah jury has begun deliberating over a $1 billion antitrust lawsuit Novell first brought against Microsoft in 2004. Read More


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10 Ways to Securely Optimize Your Network
Learn 10 ways SonicWALL solutions can help optimize performance, enhance security, and increase employee productivity, without introducing latency. Read now.

Microsoft, IBM deploy mobile apps for UC
In two separate initiatives that advance mobile unified communications and collaboration, Microsoft has deployed mobile clients for Lync 2010 while IBM has launched new social networking and collaboration mobile apps designed to address enterprise-class requirements. Read More

Iron Foundry brings .Net to Cloud Foundry
Tier 3 donates .Net framework to open source community. Read More

Windows Phone bug reportedly disables messaging
A reported vulnerability in Windows Phone causes its messaging features to be disabled after the device is sent a specific SMS or chat message. Read More



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