Microsoft Declares Windows 8.1 Ready for OEMs Even Though Work's Not Finished

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	Microsoft Declares Windows 8.1 Ready for OEMs Even Though Work's Not Finished Microsoft today declared Windows 8.1 ready for computer and tablet makers, saying the update had reached its RTM, or "release to manufacturing" milestone. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Technology ESG - Evolving APM Big Data Approach This latest release facilitates bi-directional workflows between operations and application development to expedite problem resolution. Register to read report. Read more>> In this Issue Microsoft Windows 8 is Not Ballmer's Biggest Regret Ballmer's Exit Revives Demands for Office on iPad, Android Tablets Steve Ballmer's Departure From Microsoft Isn't News, But Timing Is What Would You Do If You Ruled Apple? Why IT has to Change How it Recruits Talent WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Technology Application Performance Management for Dummies Application performance management helps deliver the application performance users and the business demand. Effectively monitoring and troubleshooting application performance issues requires a comprehensive solution. View now>> Microsoft Windows 8 is Not Ballmer's Biggest Regret Even though Windows 8 incited hordes to call for Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's ouster, the operating system is not what he regrets most about his 33-year tenure at the company. Read More   Ballmer's Exit Revives Demands for Office on iPad, Android Tablets Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement last week that he will step aside in the next 12 months has renewed calls by analysts that the company offer Office on Apple's iPad and tablets powered by Google's Android. Read More   Steve Ballmer's Departure From Microsoft Isn't News, But Timing Is Microsoft observers knew CEO Steve Ballmer was due to step down soon, but announcing his impending retirement weeks after an executive reorganization seems odd. With that in mind, CIO.com contributor Jonathan Hassell examines the triumphs and missteps of Ballmer's 13-year tenure in Microsoft's corner office. Read More   What Would You Do If You Ruled Apple? Seems everyone has an opinion about Apple these days. If you were calling the shots, what changes would you make at Apple? Tech analyst Rob Enderle weighs in to help get your thought process rolling. Read More   Why IT has to Change How it Recruits Talent As an IT executive at a global company, Steve McManama says he's keenly aware of the need for an IT team that's not just talented, but diverse, too. Read More
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