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OFFICE 2010

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Microsoft preparing Windows 8 upgrade deal for early June debut, report says

Microsoft will kick off a Windows 8 upgrade program for buyers of Windows 7 PCs in early June, according to a report.
Microsoft security patches fix 23 vulnerabilities in Word, Office, Windows

Microsoft has fixed 23 vulnerabilities in its software products, including several considered critical, the company said on Tuesday in its monthly security patch report.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 released

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 has been released, a tool designed to let enterprise IT staffers automate and manage large-scale deployments of Microsoft OSes, desktop applications and server software.
Windows XP users reminded of two-year support deadline

The two-year deadline for users of Windows XP and Office 2003 to abandon their software or face a life without official support started ticking on Sunday, Microsoft has reminded millions of customers.
Windows 8 mobile phones could top iPad 3 tablet for business development

Microsoft has released a new software installation tool and unveiled a new support website for small OEM resellers, with the goal of making it easier for them to load Microsoft software into their PCs and servers and more quickly find out answers to technical and business questions.
Transport Minister urges UK businesses to work flexibly during Olympics

The UK Department for Transport is urging businesses in London to adopt flexible working practices ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, in order to avoid ? life in the slow lane?.
Microsoft will ship Office 15 public beta this summer

Microsoft announced it has kicked off a "technical preview" of the next version of its money-making Office suite and promised a public beta will ship this summer.
RSA security lapse in turning DEP on to protect Windows XP led to March hack

The attack that hacked RSA Security's network earlier this year succeeded because the company failed to take a basic security precaution, a researcher said today.
Microsoft ships final Office 2007 service pack

Microsoft has delivered its last service pack for Office 2007.
Microsoft plans final service pack for Office 2007 this month

Microsoft yesterday announced it will ship a third and final service pack update for Office 2007 before year's end.

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Five things Microsoft should fix in Windows 8 to prevent another 'Vista'

Windows 8 marches on toward its inevitable release - not yet confirmed, but expected sometime in early fall. Judging by the Windows 8 Consumer Preview release, though, the latest version of Microsoft?s flagship operating system has some fatal flaws that could turn it into another ?Windows Vista? scenario, and cause users to cling to Windows 7 as they?ve clung to Windows XP.
Fifteen key points to remember about Microsoft Office 15

The next version of Microsoft Office is expected to arrive later this year. We don't know for sure what new major features will be added to its individual applications (i.e. Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Word), but several tidbits about the overall suite have been subtly revealed or officially announced by Microsoft. Plus, there's been plenty of speculation by the tech news media.
Top Windows 8 features IT admins should be aware of

Upgrades, system migration, support headaches; IT folks are probably dreading the next major Windows roll-out. Yet Windows 8, which is scheduled to move to the beta stage in late February and will likely launch in the autumn, does offer several compelling new features for both IT and end users.
How a nonprofit organisation switched from Microsoft Outlook to Google Apps

Frustration with Microsoft Outlook and a free offer lured one nonprofit to Google Apps.
Office 365 is not for small business

Now that the public beta has begun, I've had a little time to evaluate Office 365, and it's been an interesting experience. I run a small business and am already a Google Apps for Business user, so am I tempted to make the switch?
Best free server tools for Microsoft admins

"Free" is a term rarely associated with Microsoft offerings, especially at the server end of the spectrum. Exchange Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Hyper-V, IT admins know functionality comes at a price. More surprising, however, is the wealth of server tools Microsoft offers for free, some of which can, in the right contexts, provide an adequate substitute for the paid versions of Microsoft's more intriguing server products.
Seven reasons to care about SQL Server 2008 R2

New BI and reporting features in SQL Server 2008 R2 hit the mark, but other additions leave SQL Server shops wanting more.
What desktop virtualisation really means

Depending on whom you talk to, desktop virtualisation is either the hottest trend in IT or an expensive notion with limited appeal
Microsoft Office vs. Google Apps: The business brawl

In the business battle to rule the enterprise office suite of the future, Microsoft and Google both must overcome significant problems.
Six myths about Macs in the enterprise

Want a Mac for work? Sure you do. Macs are powerful, sleek and super easy to use. Even your company's top executives probably have them.

How-tos

How to migrate from Windows XP to 7, Windows Server 2003 to 2008 R2

Microsoft Office 2010 Technology Guarantee: FAQ

How to move your small business to the cloud

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Windows 7 migration: an industry view of application compatibility

As businesses embrace Windows 7, many are finding their migration path blocked by compatibility challenges. Preparing applications for the new operating system is not the only compatibility concern - 64-bit, Office 2010, the impact of Internet Explorer 8 or 9 and the myriad of virtualisation options complicate an already demanding process. Windows 7 has been available for 2 years now. Many organisations have now made the move and common challenges have been identified.
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