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	IT Blogwatch: Is Steve Ballmer mad? Or lost in translation? Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is being accused of craziness -- even more so than usual (I kid, I kid). He's reported to have predicted that there'll be half a billion Windows 8 PCs in use by the end of 2013. Yeah, right; Microsoft PR is furiously clarifying the quote. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers sing-a-long-a-Nena. Not to mention: "Muppet" karaoke? 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 Preston Gralla: There's "slow growth" ahead for Windows Phone, warns IDC report Around the World: Why Office for iPad is inevitable Shark Tank: Don't bet on it WHITE PAPER: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > Preston Gralla: There's "slow growth" ahead for Windows Phone, warns IDC report Windows Phone is falling further behind Android and iOS, with market share dropping from a year ago, says the latest report from IDC. And the report also warns that there will likely be only "slow growth" for the smartphone operating system. Read More 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 Around the World: Why Office for iPad is inevitable New reports have surfaced that Microsoft is developing Office apps for iOS and Android. If true, it's a very smart move by Microsoft. Read More Shark Tank: Don't bet on it It's Sunday on a holiday weekend when a UPS in the server room sends an automatic text alert to this IT manager pilot fish: The server room is overheating. Read More
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