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Microsoft to sell smaller, less expensive Windows 8 tablets

Date: 4/19/2013
Microsoft recently announced that it plans to begin selling smaller, less expensive Windows 8 touchscreen devices within the next few months.

Cisco, Microsoft join software-defined networking project

Date: 4/9/2013
Cisco is joining together with IBM, Microsoft, Citrix and other tech companies to launch a corporate market for software-defined networking (SDN).

Microsoft big data tools: Excel, SQL, Azure HDInsight

Date: 3/15/2013
Microsoft offers a variety of tools to help businesses manage big data.

Microsoft video proposes a new IT model that will change lives

Date: 3/4/2013
Microsoft released a video last Friday showing how they envision future technology changing lives. IT training may soon be focused on teaching people how to manage a very different kind of network.

Microsoft unveils new accreditation program for Mac Office

Date: 2/27/2013
Microsoft recently introduced its newly created pilot program that was designed specifically to train and accredit Apple techs and consultants on Microsoft Office software for Mac and Office 365 suites.

Computer training revamped with latest tech advances

Date: 2/26/2013
After attending this year's Training 2013 Conference and Expo, which took place February 15 through 20 in Orlando, Florida, InfoWorld's J. Peter Bruzzese reported that he "was struck by the dichotomy of traditional and new in evidence."

Microsoft Windows certification changing

Date: 2/20/2013
Microsoft certification training has been undergoing a few changes over the course of the last year.

Making the cloud more energy efficient

Date: 2/8/2013
On June 5 and 6, the 2013 Green Data Center Conference will be held in Dallas, providing IT training to companies and professionals who want to make their work more energy efficient. Among the topics covered is one called "Greening as Bi-product of a Broader Industry Transformation towards Consolidation, Virtualization & the Cloud." This event and lecture reflects the growing importance of a conversation that environmentalists, government officials, businesses and IT professionals are engaged in: how to make the cloud more energy efficient.

Microsoft security test failed

Date: 1/22/2013
Those in an IT career know how important security tools and training are right now, but CNET reported that Microsoft Security Essentials may not be the best program to run with, as AV-Test.org has failed to certify the most popular security software in the United States as "effective" for the second time in a row.

New Microsoft products mean new certifications

Date: 1/4/2013
There have been a lot of new Microsoft products released in the past year, and an entire new operating system with Windows 8, so J. Peter Bruzzese wrote on Infoworld that those in an IT career should expect to see plenty of new Microsoft certification courses available in the coming months.

Microsoft had a busy year in 2012

Date: 12/27/2012
Professionals didn't have to take Microsoft certification courses to know that 2012 was a big year for Microsoft as a company. The Washington Post said with a new operating system and many new devices, the company took a step forward during the year.

Internet Explorer may have bug that steals from users

Date: 12/17/2012
While one doesn't need computing training to know that companies need to look out for computer viruses and malware, Network World reported that a new bug could be stealing information from Internet Explorer users

Microsoft warns of security flaws in Windows 8

Date: 11/12/2012
Microsoft recently released its new Windows 8 program, which is said to be better for a company or computer's security.

Microsoft may start producing smartphones

Date: 11/9/2012
Although many IT professionals have been getting computing training and Microsoft certification for years, the company hasn't had its own readily identifiable device or smartphone for consumers.

Windows Server 2012 can pay for itself

Date: 10/22/2012
With the amount of businesses using Microsoft products such as the company's Server 2012, Microsoft certification courses can be a great idea of anyone looking into an IT career. On InfoWorld, Paul Ferrill said with Microsoft Server 2012, companies can get many benefits and have the program "pay for itself."

Microsoft acquires cloud storage provider

Date: 10/17/2012
If technology professionals haven't gotten cloud computing training yet, now may be the time as more companies are starting to boost their presence in the industry. As an example, Microsoft announced it was set to acquire cloud storage company StorSimple, according to Computerworld.

Microsoft programs still widely used by corporations

Date: 10/4/2012
For IT professionals wondering if their Microsoft certification training will be worthwhile in the long-run, take a look a recent numbers from the corporation. Seeking Alpha said Microsoft is still strong in enterprise and capable of big gains, with its shares growing annually by 11 percent.

The cloud will change many aspects of IT

Date: 9/26/2012
Many businesses are adopting cloud computing solutions, raising the demand for cloud expertise. Joe McKendrick wrote on Forbes that many aspects of the cloud are changing jobs everywhere.

Microsoft fighting off new computer viruses

Date: 9/13/2012
Security professional is a more sought-after specialization within an IT career than ever for companies, and it's really no small wonder why.

Windows 8 provides advanced security

Date: 8/21/2012
The security features in Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system are a major step past competitors, according to one computer security blogger.

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