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November 6, 2009

Some Simple Ways to Be More Security Conscious

I wrote about the lack of security training in SMBs recently, as evidenced by the findings of a study co-sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Symantec.   In that earlie... More >

November 5, 2009

Lenovo Launches All-in-One Desktop PC for SMBs

Lenovo early this week announced its first all-in-one desktop designed for the SMB, which the company says will ship by at the end of November.  In an all-in-one, the main chassis containing the pr... More >

November 4, 2009

The Simple Password Guide for Your SMB

Until biometric authentication takes off, typed passwords will continue to form the cornerstone of authentication systems.  Yet what exactly constitutes a good password in this brave new era of cloud... More >

Software Forum: Information On Demand Virtual Experience

This interactive virtual forum presents leading IT experts providing the insights you need to turn your information into a strategic driver for innovation, business optimization and competitive differentiation.

Lowering Your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

This white paper identifies the key capabilities a database management solution needs to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service, make more efficient use of IT budgets, and reduce the risk of change in data centers.

November 2, 2009

Should You Delay Switching to Windows 7?

Rescuecom.com, a New York-based computer support company is asking users to delay their upgrade to the just-released Windows 7 operating system.  President Josh Kaplan cited a litany of reasons to ... More >

October 31, 2009

Hackers Target Internet Phone Systems of SMBs

I just wrote about a study that found SMBs lacking in security training .   As if underscoring just how vulnerable small and medium businesses are in terms of security, I came across a report on how... More >

October 29, 2009

Study Shows SMBs Lacking in Security Training

A new study co-sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Symantec of about 1,500 small and medium-sized businesses across the United States has been released. The SMBs were surveye... More >

October 28, 2009

Reducing the E-mail Storage Space Required for Your SMB

Over the last few years, the use of e-mail has grown to become a crucial component of enterprises and SMBs alike.  A common problem faced by organizations of all sizes is the need to properly protect... More >

October 25, 2009

Don't Move to the Clouds Just Because Everyone Else Is

With interest in cloud computing up in the stratosphere, Frank Ohlhorst from sister site CTO Edge last week offered some timely suggestions on how an organization on the brink of making the leap migh... More >

Tandberg Targets SMBs with Telepresence Product

Norwegian company Tandberg has expanded its Profile Series with new videoconferencing hardware unveiled last week. As some shareholders resist Cisco's offer to purchase the company for $3 billion, th... More >

October 21, 2009

Windows 7 Arrives: Features to Look For

With Windows 7 arriving tomorrow, you must be wondering if there are any features that you should look out for once you've ripped the wrapping from the spanking new installation media and got it inst... More >

October 20, 2009

Protect your Business E-mails Using MXsense

One obvious benefit of using an e-mail system such as Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes is their built-in collaboration features. In addition, having such a centralized infrastructure in place means ... More >

October 19, 2009

Phishing Attacks Underscore Importance of Protecting E-mail Passwords

You might have read about the Hotmail phishing news a few weeks back in which more than 10,000 Hotmail passwords obtained by phishing were posted on an open forum.  Of course, falling victim to a phi... More >

October 16, 2009

Leveraging NAS in the SMB

I wrote a blog earlier this week in which I examined a couple of reasons why NAS appliances still have a place in the SMB , despite the increasing popularity and usage of cloud computing. Today, I e... More >

October 14, 2009

Remember to Patch Adobe Reader, Acrobat, Too

Earlier this week, I wrote about the imminent release of 34 patches in Microsoft's largest Patch Tuesday to date. I highlighted a number of reasons in that blog why this update is significant.  Wel... More >

October 13, 2009

Does NAS Still Have a Place in the SMB?

I came across news of Iomega's next-generation network-attached storage , or NAS a few days ago.  I admit that I was on the verge of giving this news a pass, if not for its admittedly impressive cap... More >

Applications for Mid-size Businesses

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Laptop Security

Answers to the ongoing challenges of the mobile office: to work anywhere, securely and efficiently.

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Indispensable technologies and best practices to maintain your organization's most valuable asset.

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Service-Oriented Architecture is the catalyst that allows today’s companies to respond to business demands faster and more effectively than ever.