New U.S. Eye in Sky | Windows Phone 8: Ready For Business

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Windows Phone 8: Ready For Business?
By Fritz Nelson
Windows Phone 8 has five important new elements for enterprises. But simply compare Windows Phone 8 to iOS and Android and you'll miss Microsoft's larger goal.

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