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		Bing voice search improves accuracy, speed 06.17.2013 11:40 AM In 2012, Microsoft's Rick Rashid blew an Asian audience away with a live translation of his speech, into Mandarin. On Monday, Bing added some of that technology to Bing Voice Search.
		Microsoft seeks entry to the education market via the Surface RT 06.18.2013 10:10 AM In a bid to encourage educators to adopt its tablet, Microsoft will offer a $199 Surface RT special to K-12 schools.

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		Hands-on with Skype's new video-messaging service 06.17.2013 12:10 PM Skype announced Monday that its video-messaging service, which allows users to send a video of three minutes or less to any of their Skype contacts, is now out of beta and free to all users.
		Proposed e-license plates can be altered remotely and may be used to track you 06.17.2013 12:55 PM South Carolina will investigate the possibility of using electronic license plates whose text could be altered remotely by the DMV. They also could be used to track your vehicle.
		Oracle's Q4 results: What to watch 06.17.2013 1:40 PM Many eyes in the tech world will fall on Oracle later this week, when the vendor's fourth-quarter results are set for release. This is typically the biggest reporting period for Oracle each year in terms of revenue, but a number of questions loom beyond its top-line performance.
		Scientist out to break Amdahl's law 06.17.2013 1:50 PM Many attempts have been made over the last 46 years to rewrite Amdahl's law, a theory that focuses on performance relative to parallel and serial computing. One scientist hopes to prove that Amdahl's law can be surpassed, and that it doesn't apply in certain parallel computing models.
		Digg's Google Reader replacement expected to launch in beta next week 06.17.2013 2:05 PM Digg Reader will hit the Web right before the unfortunate demise of Google Reader.
		Four ways iTunes Radio can live up to expectations 06.17.2013 2:15 PM iTunes Radio, Apple's upcoming Pandora-like streaming service, looks promising. But for it to not be another Ping Apple needs to live up to expectations.
		Android has 99 handsets, but Jay-Z's on one 06.17.2013 2:56 PM Samsung to give exclusive first-listen access of Jay-Z's new album to Galaxy users.
		Great gig in the cloud: Full remastered Pink Floyd discography lands on Spotify 06.17.2013 3:08 PM After the seminal track "Wish You Were Here" was streamed more than one million times in just four days, the full Pink Floyd discography is now available on Spotify.
		Rambus, STMicroelectronics settle lawsuits, sign patent agreement 06.17.2013 3:20 PM Much of Rambus' past is associated with lawsuits, but the company is moving forward with dispute settlements.
		Microsoft kills linked accounts in Outlook.com 06.17.2013 3:24 PM If you used your Microsoft account to manage more than one linked email account, those days will soon be over.

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Microsoft Builds Trust in the Enterprise with Dynamics CRM OnlineThe adoption of cloud-based CRM in the enterprise continues to increase as customers realize the benefits of instant online access.  With that increase derives the demand for trust. Read how Microsoft helps customers answer these complex questions through the adherence to four comprehensive commercial cloud service pillars. Read the blog

A Day In the Microsoft CloudDayne Sampson, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Global Foundation Services (GFS), discusses Microsoft's approach to operational excellence and how Global Foundation Services innovates to drive greater data center performance, efficiency, and reliability. Read the blog

Window Maker Improves IT Service Delivery, Efficiency with Hyper-V Private CloudPella is synonymous with beautiful, high-quality windows and doors used in both residential and commercial buildings. Watch the video in this blog post to hear how the IT team continuously looks for technology solutions that help them focus their resources on promoting business growth, rather than on managing infrastructure. Read the blog Enterprise Architects Must Drive Cloud Strategy and PlanningA move to the cloud can be a terribly risky undertaking.  Mike Walker explores the Enterprise Architect role and why it is an excellent fit for strategy and planning. They possess the skillsets required to execute meaningful cloud strategy, and they have the methods, models, and tools to get the job done right. Read the guest blog

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