Rejected: 74% of organizations won't deploy Windows 8

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Rejected: 74% of organizations have no plans to deploy Windows 8 TechRepublic's Windows 8 Business Intentions study reveals that 74% of businesses have no plans to deploy Windows 8, and the new, touch-centric user interface is a driving factor in the decision. Read more Resource of the day Business Transaction Management Compuware dynaTrace gives business owners the insight they need while delivering IT the transaction-pure detail they require to optimize application performance and assure stability and scalability. More from TechRepublic   Take advantage of the $15 Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Offer Microsoft shares considerations for extending AD into Windows Azure Hacker or user? How to tell friend from foe BYOD: Risks, rewards, and how to deal with it News from ZDNet   AT&T, T-Mobile open networks, offer free roaming for Sandy relief Enterprises spurn Windows 8, but there's emerging market hope Windows 8: It's only one part of Microsoft's brave new world Android up, iOS down but can we believe the numbers? Amazon boosts power of rentable cloud compute and cuts prices Cisco expands UCS management to the cloud Has Microsoft transcended its midlife crisis? Microsoft delays further its iOS, Android and other mobile CRM clients Microsoft commits to delivering Windows 8 CRM app by mid-2013 New York startups refused to be washed out by Sandy BT brings forward fibre rollout end date again Singapore aims to spur industry with 5mm hybrid HDD Big data, analytics key play for SingTel 3D printing of real human tissue News from CNET   Verizon offers phone charging and free calling for Sandy victims NYC mayor: AT&T satellite 'hot spots' on the way Apple releases iOS 6.0.1 with over-the-air update tool iPad 4 charges faster thanks to new power adapter Defense Department drops exclusive contract for BlackBerry Nokia not blocking multiple users on Android phones Take a drive down the Route 66 of the future Channel William Shatner with new 'Shatoetry' spoken word app iTunes now accepts donations for Hurricane Sandy relief Donate to charities using Facebook Gifts Featured galleries   Step-by-step on how to use the $15 upgrade offer for Windows 8 Pro Google Search adds excellent voice search (pictures) Today's recommended downloads LogMeIn: Instant, Anywhere Remote Support (LogMeIn) Combined Competencies Mean Superior Results (SAP) Live Webcast: Emerging Customer Support Channels - The Who, What and Why (Citrix Online) Server Backups and Configuration Management at Light Speed (SolarWinds) Live Webcast: The Future is Now - Key Steps to a Game-Changing Data Management Strategy (SAP)   About this newsletter The Editor's Daily Picks newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to our Big Data Analytics newsletter In TechRepublic's Big Data Analytics newsletter, we'll share best practices and tips for companies looking to extract insight from internal data, plus today's most useful data from across the Internet. Visit our newsletters subscription center to sign up today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Big Data Analytics -- Launching soon! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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