http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah Comment Feed for Paul Mah Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:49:54 GMT Clearspace 2.5.5 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2012-02-10T23:49:54Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/idc-consumerization-of-it-helps-smbs/?cs=49740#comment-55085 SMBs are in a good spot to embrace BYOD. Sure, they might not have the same capital to invest in infrastructure overhauls as their larger enterprise brethren, but therein lies the beauty of it: they also don’t have as complex of Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:49:54 GMT Spencer Parkinson http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/idc-consumerization-of-it-helps-smbs/?cs=49740#comment-55085 2012-02-10T23:49:54Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/four-tips-for-going-green-in-the-new-year/?cs=49417#comment-55053 Amazing tips. This will definitely be a helpful resource for 'going green' by saving energy from day-to-day activities. Thanks for sharing. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:30:59 GMT Henry http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/four-tips-for-going-green-in-the-new-year/?cs=49417#comment-55053 2012-02-10T07:30:59Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/building-a-disaster-proof-private-cloud-for-your-smb/?cs=49708#comment-55000 How would you protect the traffic going over the link between the nas's? I'm investigating VPN technology for this purpose. So far I've contacted the guys at http://www.ivpn.net for more information but I'd like to know more about how to secure it. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:45 GMT Marco Deperio http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/building-a-disaster-proof-private-cloud-for-your-smb/?cs=49708#comment-55000 2012-02-09T12:25:45Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/possible-attack-vectors-using-social-networks/?cs=49418#comment-54916 http://www.bizzidate the new generation of sharing Platform. You can share all contents (friends, events, videos, photos, music). Just in one place Bizzidate dot com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:41:56 GMT peter http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/possible-attack-vectors-using-social-networks/?cs=49418#comment-54916 2012-02-06T16:41:56Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/stored-passwords-add-to-mobile-security-risks/?cs=47183#comment-54904 As long as you keep your iOS device up-to-date and you don't jailbreak it, you're pretty much covered in terms of security. iPhones and iPads have been nicknamed digital home safes for their reliability and security feats. Of course there's the Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:03:40 GMT User2025064 http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/stored-passwords-add-to-mobile-security-risks/?cs=47183#comment-54904 2012-02-05T11:03:40Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/microsoft-discontinues-windows-essential-business-server/?cs=39934#comment-54869 This is why my web agency switched to Lotus years ago. Microsoft never seemed to be totally dedicated to the server end of the business and that was a chance we couldn't afford to take! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:36:49 GMT Jon http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/microsoft-discontinues-windows-essential-business-server/?cs=39934#comment-54869 2012-02-03T01:36:49Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/from-mozilla-firefox-to-google-chrome/?cs=38478#comment-54845 I don't think people will reconsider their decision to move to chrome just it came from Google and it's a bit faster...   Considering the ergonomics i would say that the add-ons that we get in mozilla can't be compensated with the little increase Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:18:58 GMT titi http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/from-mozilla-firefox-to-google-chrome/?cs=38478#comment-54845 2012-02-02T07:18:58Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/cloud-storage-and-what-smbs-can-learn-from-megauploads-demise/?cs=49626#comment-54731 Thanks Paul for this article. I think for businesses it is crucial to no rely on file hosts like Megaupload. As security is one of the major issues for SMB they should look at dedicated solutions that fits their needs. I think, however, that not always Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:29 GMT Mauricio http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/cloud-storage-and-what-smbs-can-learn-from-megauploads-demise/?cs=49626#comment-54731 2012-01-27T17:54:29Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/fcc-cybersecurity-tips-for-small-businesses/?cs=49179#comment-54684 Changing your password regularly really does help with network security. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:40 GMT itmg http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/fcc-cybersecurity-tips-for-small-businesses/?cs=49179#comment-54684 2012-01-25T17:27:40Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/leveraging-seo-to-run-with-the-giants/?cs=41195#comment-54604 google +1 very much contributes to seo, so will the other social networks from now on! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:23:54 GMT προσφορες http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/leveraging-seo-to-run-with-the-giants/?cs=41195#comment-54604 2012-01-22T13:23:54Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/four-backup-tips-to-prevent-data-loss-in-your-smb/?cs=49149#comment-54600 I wholeheartedly agree.  I have been putting together my backup tips for SMBs (after running Solid Data Storage for 10 years), and I have recently noticed a greater incidence of users unintentionally deleting files then wanting them back many Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:15:35 GMT Kevin Jeffery http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/four-backup-tips-to-prevent-data-loss-in-your-smb/?cs=49149#comment-54600 2012-01-22T02:15:35Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/connecting-a-printer-to-your-smb-network/?cs=48597#comment-54421 Until we find a day where the printer can be put aside in favour of other means of passing information around or making hard copies of documents, offices will always have the problem of sharing printers. I like the various solutions you have Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:28:34 GMT Kathy Blackmore http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/connecting-a-printer-to-your-smb-network/?cs=48597#comment-54421 2012-01-13T07:28:34Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/three-smb-trends-in-2012-and-how-to-stay-ahead-of-them/?cs=49488#comment-54415 For SMBs, they can get many of the cloud services they need for free (e.g. Gmail, Google Apps, Dropbox, Jammer, Skype...) or paying really low prices.   And the best part is that the quality of these services are way better than what these firms Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:45:24 GMT AssetGlobe http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/three-smb-trends-in-2012-and-how-to-stay-ahead-of-them/?cs=49488#comment-54415 2012-01-12T19:45:24Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/three-smb-trends-in-2012-and-how-to-stay-ahead-of-them/?cs=49488#comment-54405 Paul, your comments about SMBs starting out simple with developing basic mobile policies are right on. As a Symantec employee, I’ll throw out a couple of other best practices any SMB can do right now to improve their mobile security posture:   - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:50:04 GMT Spencer Parkinson http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/three-smb-trends-in-2012-and-how-to-stay-ahead-of-them/?cs=49488#comment-54405 2012-01-12T05:50:04Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/smbs-increase-cloud-software-spending/?cs=45910#comment-54334 You're right.  Spending did increase.  Our company invested in collaborative software and time/research on which one we would use.  We looked at quite a few, Basecamp, rtm, 5pm and lots more and chose Dooster.  It's been a good Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:12:07 GMT Tess http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/smbs-increase-cloud-software-spending/?cs=45910#comment-54334 2012-01-09T15:12:07Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/top-smb-cloud-and-storage-predictions-for-2012/?cs=49286#comment-54163 Great article on the cloud and how it will impact business with various flavors of cloud computing invading business IT, complete and clear understanding of the cloud is essential.Legal considerations prior to adoption of the cloud platform is critical Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:08:34 GMT User2025709 http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/top-smb-cloud-and-storage-predictions-for-2012/?cs=49286#comment-54163 2012-01-03T10:08:34Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/upgrade-your-laptop-with-a-hybrid-hard-drive/?cs=49307#comment-54118 Netrocks Laptopcare is one of the Nation Wide laptop repair services center. We repair laptop of all brands up to chip level within an affordable cost. We sort out all types of problem whether it is related to a hardwares or a softwares regarding any Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:42:36 GMT Netrocks http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/upgrade-your-laptop-with-a-hybrid-hard-drive/?cs=49307#comment-54118 2011-12-29T10:42:36Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/optimize-your-telecommunications/?cs=16442#comment-53730 A lot of companies and residences are switching to VOIP phone systems. Cost is really a factor when choosing a phone system. With VOIP, it will be cheaper to make a call across your town or across the country. By utilizing efficient, transmission Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:55:18 GMT Robert http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/optimize-your-telecommunications/?cs=16442#comment-53730 2011-12-08T05:55:18Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/benefits-of-switching-to-hosted-exchange-2010/?cs=38455#comment-53546 You may also like to read the comparison between in-house vs cloud exchange server Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:16:00 GMT John http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/benefits-of-switching-to-hosted-exchange-2010/?cs=38455#comment-53546 2011-11-30T23:16:00Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/half-of-smbs-believe-they-are-immune-to-targeted-cyber-attacks/?cs=49122#comment-53389 There are many reason why even the smallest businesses should invest in a "business-class" unified threat management to protect their networks instead of some low cost internet router with firewalling capabilities.   Deterrence - Using Network Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:39:41 GMT James Gudeli http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/mah/half-of-smbs-believe-they-are-immune-to-targeted-cyber-attacks/?cs=49122#comment-53389 2011-11-21T22:39:41Z