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August 15, 2013

Microsoft Surface commercial availability expands to 17 more markets

On Thursday Microsoft announced the first international channel availability of Surface RT and Surface Pro for our commercial, education and public sector customers in 17 new markets.

August 15, 2013

The security threat landscape is evolving; make sure you evolve with it

To find out how the security threat landscape has evolved, and the best way to protect your business and your customers, check out the infographic and this post on the Windows for your Business Blog.

August 15, 2013

Windows devices: Everything you need, right from (the) Start

Microsoft is focused on delivering one experience across all the devices in your life. The centerpiece of that strategy and experience are the Microsoft services and apps that come right from (the) Start on your new Windows device. The Windows Experience blog just posted its first installment of a series that will highlight the apps and services driving toward this “one experience” vision.

August 15, 2013

Preparing students for the 21st century workforce: A new model of collaboration in New York City

Microsoft is working together with the NYC Department of Education, City University of New York and New York Presbyterian Hospital, to develop a school, scheduled to open in fall 2014, which will specialize in preparing students for jobs in information technology.

August 15, 2013

Setting up Lync Online for external use? Don’t miss the new guided walk-through

Companies are turning to Lync Online, both internally and to communicate with people in other organizations. To help IT pros set up and troubleshoot external communications, the Lync team has published a guided walk-through based on analysis of Microsoft Support cases.

August 15, 2013

Developer’s block? How Windows Azure Mobile Services helps devs get past platform paralysis

How do you build for various mobile platforms, take advantage of all the available services and APIs, and still have a life? Enter Windows Azure Mobile Services, which helps prevent “developer’s block.”

August 15, 2013

How do you connect and manage multiple clouds? ‘2012 R2’ solves the riddle

By working on the assumption that hybrid IT would be the new norm, R2 product teams zeroed-in on understanding and simplifying the configuration and operating challenges that come with a multi-cloud environment.

August 15, 2013

Three tips for avoiding new phishing scams on Skype

Skype works to protect your online security, but you also need to remain vigilant to protect yourself from scams. Check out three golden tips for dealing with scam emails and phishing.

August 14, 2013

Catch the “Call of Duty: Ghosts” reveal today on Xbox Live

Xbox Live is the only place to see an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary filmed at Infinity Ward that’s part of the live broadcast. Check it out, and join the conversation on Twitter with #XboxGhosts.

August 14, 2013

Five favorite things about Office 365 from Supersite for Windows’ Paul Thurrott

Calling it the “biggest year of Office ever with the move to Office 365,” jovial tech journalist Paul Thurrott (of Paul Thurrott’s Supersite for Windows) gushes about it in the latest Office “Garage Series” episode, the last of a six-part series shot in New Orleans.