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Friday, April 19, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Boston Bombers Can't Elude City's Tech Infrastructure By John Foley Video surveillance played key role in identifying suspects in Boston bombing, setting precedent for increasing use of sophisticated security systems nationwide. RELATED • When Tragedy Strikes, It's Not Social Business As Usual • Military Intelligence Tries To Tame Data 'Monster' 8 Ways Microsoft Could Save Windows 8 Windows 8's coming-out party was a bust. How should Microsoft revive its flagging Windows franchise? Microsoft Office, Server Sales Fuel Strong Earnings Microsoft's financials showed a strong, diversified company. Windows 8 concerns aren't going away, though. IBM Sales Dragged Down By Missed Deals IBM blames revenue shortfall on sales execution issues, but analysts ask whether the cloud is driving structural changes in IT spending. 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