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Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management
It’s Apple and Android’s world, and Microsoft’s just managing it. Admins can use the new Windows Intune to manage iPhones, iPads and Android devices. News | 18 Apr 2012
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Microsoft bringing out the big guns for WP7 marketing: News in brief
Microsoft and Nokia hope to knock the iPhone and Android off their pedestals with a reported $200 million marketing campaign. Plus: news on Oracle’s Android lawsuit and more. News | 06 Jan 2012
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What role will Windows 8 play in enterprise tablet adoption?
With Windows 8, Microsoft tries to bridge the gap between PCs and tablets. But that might not be enough to boost enterprise tablet adoption. News | 11 Nov 2011
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IT shops will look at but not 'touch' Windows 8
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. News | 10 Jun 2011
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Windows VDI licensing changes: How the CDL will -- or won't -- help you
As if Windows VDI licensing weren't complicated enough, Microsoft made some changes. The new Companion Device License solves one problem but creates another. Column
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Windows Phone 7.5 app distribution program lets IT take control
Windows Phone 7.5 has a new targeted app distribution program that can help IT build and deliver apps. But if your users don’t have Windows Phone 7.5, you’re out of luck. Tip
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How do Windows Phone 7 features stack up?
As Windows Phone 7 features improve, more devices may make their way into the workplace. Encryption and app integration help Windows Phone 7 put up a fight, but it isn’t flawless. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it? Column
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What Windows 8 on ARM means for tablets and desktops
Details have emerged about Windows 8 running on ARM-based tablets and PCs, but will Microsoft's Windows 8 tablet strategy succeed? Column
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Managing Exchange 2010 SP1 ActiveSync from the command line
The number of mobile users grows by the day, so it helps to understand how to manage ActiveSync from the command line. Here are the four most important EMS commands in Exchange 2010 SP1. Tip
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Exchange Information Rights Management secures Windows Phone email
Do you have Windows Phone users? Good news: Information Rights Management is supported in the upcoming Windows Phone 7.1. Here’s how to use it with Exchange Server 2010 SP1. Tip
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Eight ways Windows 8 and Kinect could revolutionize IT administration
Microsoft Kinect has obvious implications for gaming, but a rumored integration with Windows 8 could mean big things for the future of IT. Tip
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Security considerations for Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 is coming to a user near you -- regardless if your enterprise supports it or not. Make sure you prepare for this new threat to enterprise security. Tip
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Does Windows Phone 7 make sense in the enterprise?
Users may be tempted by Microsoft's shiny new smartphone platform, but Windows Phone 7 may not be the right choice for your enterprise. Tip
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Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 is a Microsoft operating system for smartphones. Definition
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Windows VDI licensing changes: How the CDL will -- or won't -- help you
As if Windows VDI licensing weren't complicated enough, Microsoft made some changes. The new Companion Device License solves one problem but creates another. Column
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Windows Phone 7.5 app distribution program lets IT take control
Windows Phone 7.5 has a new targeted app distribution program that can help IT build and deliver apps. But if your users don’t have Windows Phone 7.5, you’re out of luck. Tip
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Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management
It’s Apple and Android’s world, and Microsoft’s just managing it. Admins can use the new Windows Intune to manage iPhones, iPads and Android devices. News
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How do Windows Phone 7 features stack up?
As Windows Phone 7 features improve, more devices may make their way into the workplace. Encryption and app integration help Windows Phone 7 put up a fight, but it isn’t flawless. Tip
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Why the Windows 8 tablet PC will fail
The Windows 8 tablet PC was supposed to play to Microsoft's enterprise strengths, but if it can't join a domain, what good is it? Column
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What Windows 8 on ARM means for tablets and desktops
Details have emerged about Windows 8 running on ARM-based tablets and PCs, but will Microsoft's Windows 8 tablet strategy succeed? Column
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Microsoft bringing out the big guns for WP7 marketing: News in brief
Microsoft and Nokia hope to knock the iPhone and Android off their pedestals with a reported $200 million marketing campaign. Plus: news on Oracle’s Android lawsuit and more. News
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Managing Exchange 2010 SP1 ActiveSync from the command line
The number of mobile users grows by the day, so it helps to understand how to manage ActiveSync from the command line. Here are the four most important EMS commands in Exchange 2010 SP1. Tip
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What role will Windows 8 play in enterprise tablet adoption?
With Windows 8, Microsoft tries to bridge the gap between PCs and tablets. But that might not be enough to boost enterprise tablet adoption. News
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Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 is a Microsoft operating system for smartphones. Definition
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About Windows tablet PC and Windows Phone operating systems
The next Windows tablet PC releases will run on Windows 8, and the Windows Phone OS also mirrors the look and feel of Windows 8. By blurring the lines between PCs, smartphones and tablets, Microsoft hopes its success on the desktop will translate to Windows mobile devices. And IT administrators hope the Windows 8 tablet operating system and Windows Phone OS will integrate more easily into their existing desktop management strategies than other mobile platforms have. The resources in this section provide strategies for Windows tablet PC and Windows Phone management, plus how-to tips for delivering applications to these devices. You’ll also get news on the latest Windows 8 tablet operating system and Windows Phone OS releases, as well as new Windows tablet PC devices.