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Microsoft is busy working on the next version of Windows. It appears that in addition to an advanced Start menu, Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana will be a part of the next version of the OS. Windows code name Threshold will be available for preview later this year with an expected product launch around spring of 2015.

Celebrating the end of XP Windows XP was the last operating system to feature the wonderful work of composer Bill Brown https://soundcloud.com/billbr//bill-brown-windows-xp-score

Did you know that Microsoft offers some great training online? We're excited to welcome you to a new series of informational and educational webcasts. These events are designed to provide you with valuable product information, best practices, and tips & tricks from product experts, all from the comfort of your device or PC. Gain productivity, learn about great new features, and explore products that will redefine your business.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be holding a customer and partner webcast at noon today. Please join the webcast using the link below. http://www.microsoft.com//pre/2014/feb14/02-04webcast.aspx

New CEO Satya Nadella's email to Microsoft employees.

EXCLUSIVE! On February 5th, our friends at Microsoft YouthSpark are offering a special webinar for our community members, featuring a presentation and Q&A with best-selling author and host of Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network Wes Moore. He will be sharing his personal stories about the transformative power of mentorship, and taking questions from the audience. You can register here: bit.ly/WMoore.

Join us in Santa Clarita on January 22nd for the 2014 JumpStart presented by SBDC. We will be offering the best practices and benefits of setting up your company's email using cloud services.

Is your company considering a move to the cloud? Here's a very comprehensive analysis from one administrator's experiences.

Adobe Systems is taking a beating recently. Their security issues have now caused data leaks and hacking at the national level.

Adobe is still struggling to deal with their recent security breach. Now, an Adobe user in California has filed a class action lawsuit.

Beware of bogus system warnings and don't always believe everything your computer says... Here's a great article by Susan Bradley about the destructive CryptoLocker virus. Your system may be clean until you fall for this malicious warning...

Come out to Camarillo on Tuesday for a great half day of social media and marketing best practices. See you there!!