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November 13, 2013
Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet, starting at $299.99, at major retailers starting this week

Dell’s 8-inch Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet has begun shipping, and starting at $299.99, the device has “an incredible HD IPS display running at a 1280 x 800 resolution,” according to Brandon LeBlanc of the Windows Experience Blog. Starting this week, the Venue 8 Pro will be available at Walmart, Costco, Office Max, Amazon.com and the Microsoft Store. You’ll also be able to find it later this month at MicroCenter, NewEgg, BJs and HH Greg.

November 13, 2013
Enterprise IT in the cloud: Why going hybrid makes sense

Microsoft is realistic about how quickly and dramatically the needs of a datacenter can change, and that is why we enable a hybrid cloud IT model. This post is the first in a multi-part series that the In the Cloud blog will feature as a detailed overview of Microsoft’s Hybrid Cloud approach to enterprise IT.

November 13, 2013
Mobile App Acceleration Camp in 30+ countries gives you a fast-track to AppCampus grants

Last year, Microsoft, Nokia and Aalto University collaborated to create the AppCampus program with the goal of creating a new generation of self-sustaining mobile startups by providing funding, coaching, and marketing support for your innovative mobile app ideas. Now we are excited to offer a fast-track to AppCampus grants through the Mobile App Acceleration Camp (MAAC) in more than 30 countries!

November 13, 2013
Gamers make first contact with Xbox One at Electronic Game Show in Mexico

The recent 12th annual Electronic Game Show in Mexico City teemed with more than 30,000 visitors who had the chance to play the most highly-anticipated Xbox One titles for the first time in the country. The show opened Nov. 8 with thousands eager to make get their hands on exclusive Xbox One games including “Ryse: Son of Rome,” “Killer Instinct,” “Forza Motorsport 5” and “Crimson Dragon.”