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	Microsoft accuses Google of lying about Apps for Gov't In a scathing blog post, one of Microsoft's top lawyers alleged that Google has been falsely claiming that its Google Apps for Government service has an important certification. The two companies have been pitched in a fierce battle for government customers and have been trading barbs and in some cases lawsuits over the past year. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IT Roadmap Denver IT Roadmap Denver - April 28, 2011 IT Roadmap Denver returns April 28 to the Colorado Convention Center! Through executive keynotes, ROI workshops, technical tutorials, strategy sessions, networking opportunities and a private IT expo, attendees will gain insights into the latest IT issues, trends, challenges and solutions from top IT analysts and practitioners. Register now to attend! In this Issue Internet2 turns 15. Has it delivered on its promise? 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