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	Jonny Evans: Apple iPhone 5 -- fresh reports claim 4-inch display From where I'm sitting it looks like Samsung may rue the day it crossed its biggest customer, Apple as it appears Cupertino's investing in competing firms, meaning the iPhone 5 won't just transform smartphones, but will also generate new competitors for its former friend. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qumu Understand The Importance Of Dedicated Storage For Video Learn how to deliver live video streaming, embed video excerpts on any page, link videos to other relevant content and add video to employee social communications - all within SharePoint. Read now! In this Issue IT Blogwatch: Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs. Preston Gralla: Microsoft's Ballmer claims 500 million people will have Windows 8 by 2013. Here's why he's wrong. Darlene Storm: London's flying cameras spy shoelaces nearly a mile away; Will drones in the USA? Jonny Evans: Apple story of the day: Arise, Sir Jony Ive Preston Gralla: Microsoft: Steve Ballmer never said Windows 8 would have 500 million users by 2013 Shark Tank: And now you know RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Good Technology Maximize Mobile Choices for Employees Is a tidal wave of consumer mobile devices flooding your workplace? You're not alone. Most IT professionals are under pressure from mobile professionals, who have a strong preference for Bring Your Own Device or BYOD. Rather than fight the growing tide, smart IT is looking for ways to give employees greater mobility, while minimizing risk and cost. Click to continue IT Blogwatch: Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs. In the case of Oracle v Google, the latter has prevailed -- at least, as far as the jury is concerned. There was no Java patent infringement in Android, said the men and women who performed the service. Now we wait to find out if APIs are even copyrightable at all. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers go back for second-helpings of popcorn. Read More Preston Gralla: Microsoft's Ballmer claims 500 million people will have Windows 8 by 2013. Here's why he's wrong. Microsoft CEO says that he expected 500 million people to have Windows 8 by the end of 2013. But a look at Windows' sales history and PC growth shows that number is way off base. Read More Darlene Storm: London's flying cameras spy shoelaces nearly a mile away; Will drones in the USA? Will the capabilities of drones spying on Americans from above match what London's 'eye in the sky' cameras can see and hear? While monitoring for security threats from the air, London's helicopter cameras can make out shoelaces from nearly a mile away! It also captures audio. If you don't like the idea of your local police station spy-flying drones, then the EFF said local governments have the power to limit drone surveillance. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qumu A "YouTube-like" Experience For Employees Leading research firms are predicting that video is becoming a key component of workplace collaboration. More and more, employees are creating and sharing video in the workplace to increase productivity. At the same time, business leaders are seeking to increase productivity and reduce costs. Read Now! Jonny Evans: Apple story of the day: Arise, Sir Jony Ive Why does Apple's lead designer gain a Knighthood while competitors founder in imitative flattery? And what does Apple's message that it will "innovate through recession" suggest politicians should do as we face tough economic challenges? Simplicity is complex. good design is not a luxury item. Ive speaks to The Telegraph. Read More Preston Gralla: Microsoft: Steve Ballmer never said Windows 8 would have 500 million users by 2013 Agence France-Presse (AFP) caused quite a stir when it reported Steve Ballmer saying that Windows 8 would have up to 500 million users by the end of 2013. But Microsoft says that Ballmer never made that prediction, and the AFP article was based on a misunderstanding. Read More Shark Tank: And now you know Support supervisor for a retirement system is responsible for (among other things) making sure that tax form 1099 goes out to all pension recipients -- as well as the special machines to process the forms. Read More
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