What's new in Windows 8.1 Update

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Cisco's mixed messages Top perks that IT professionals should ask for Network World Daily News PM April 09, 2014 Share this email What’s new in Windows 8.1 Update Changes to default settings, dubious new features -- if you expect something amazing to turn you on to Windows 8, you haven’t been following along READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Cisco's mixed messages 2. INSIDER Top perks that IT professionals should ask for 3. 10 best new features in SQL Server 2014 4. MediaFire offers 1TB of cloud storage for $2.50, 50GB for free 5. Torpedo-shaped robot joins search for missing Malaysian flight 6. How Tech Can Help Cities Reduce Crime 7. New Amazon toolset tracks cloud spending 8. Symantec to CISOs: Watch for the 'mega-breach' 9. Microsoft suspends Windows 8.1 Update release to businesses 10. Google looks to push Glass into the enterprise RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Open Business Conference Attend the Open Business Conference May 5-6 and discover... 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