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October 2009 Archive
The Tech-Savvy SMB's Software Toolbox
October 30, 2009 | One small business owner shows how she uses technology to run her business -- and her life -- in the real world. What collection of technology tools and services do you use?
By Azita Arvan
Amazon Introduces PayPhrase Payment Shortcut
October 29, 2009 | Online merchants can use Amazon's passphrase payment scheme to ease the friction of online commerce.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing
October 28, 2009 | In this excerpt from his best-selling book, turnaround expert George Cloutier explains why "you've got to be a tyrant," and "you've got to have a plan."
By George Clouitier
Tough-Love Business Guru George Cloutier Issues A Wake-Up Call For Small Businesses
October 28, 2009 | "Turnaround Ace" and best-selling author George Cloutier calls himself "the Ann Coulter of small business, only smarter." He tells bMighty how his controversial tough-love prescriptions resonate for IT departments and technology companies.
By
Fredric Paul
15 Tough-Love SMB Rules From George Cloutier
October 28, 2009 | These 15 tough-love small-business management rules are extracted from "Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing" by George Cloutier.
By George Cloutier
Lenovo Unveils Six Windows 7 Laptops, Desktops
October 27, 2009 | With custom software to speed start-up and shutdown, the consumer-oriented systems could be alternatives for SMBs.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
What To Expect When You're Expecting A Recovery
October 27, 2009 | A trio of new surveys makes it clear that while small busineses are hoping for an ecomomic recovery soon, many remain worried that a double-dip recession could drive them out of business.
By
Fredric Paul
Google Custom Search Engine Gets Tune-Up
October 26, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses with Web sites can now take advantage of custom themes and improved metadata support for their Google Custom Search Engines.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7 Draws Praise, Problems
October 26, 2009 | Most early adopters appear pleased with Microsoft's new OS, but some are griping about installation bugs.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Adobe, Salesforce Put Flash In Cloud
October 26, 2009 | Salesforce.com and Adobe Systems are teaming up to put interactive, rich user interface applications in the cloud ahead of Microsoft's Azure launch.
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Read The Fine Print, Or Why Vendor Contracts Matter
October 26, 2009 | Not reading a contract for services thoroughly can have big implications down the road. Small and midsize businesses need to read the "fine print" in a vendor service contract. Here's what to look for.
By Monique L. Myers
Rolling Review: Virtual Iron 4.5 VDI
October 24, 2009 | The price is right for small and midsize companies, and youwon't need professional services to get it up and running. But provisioning capabilities fall short for larger enterprises.
By
Randy George,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
How To Install Microsoft Windows 7
October 24, 2009 | Say goodbye to Windows Vista and XP with this step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process of your new operating system.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7: Early Sales Strong
October 23, 2009 | Online shoppers rush to purchase Microsoft's new operating system -- will SMBs follow?
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Help Your Company Join The Twittering Class
October 23, 2009 | How to use social media -- Twitter, Facebook, Linked In -- to elevate your company's online cred.
By Mikal E. Belicove
It's Official: Microsoft Launches Windows 7
October 22, 2009 | New operating system is designed to make PC use faster and more efficient.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Opinion: Municipal Wi-Fi Should Stay Dead
October 22, 2009 | Federal stimulus dollars are promising to revive failed attempts to build city-wide Wi-Fi networks. But this bMighty columnist believes the money would be better spent on technologies that are better suited to creating wide area networks.
By
Paul Korzeniowski
Google, Workday Outages Show SaaS Isn't Perfect
October 21, 2009 | Software-as-a-service lets SMBs pay only for what they need, but you need to make sure you get the system performance you've paid for.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7 Compatible? Microsoft Provides Answers
October 21, 2009 | Redmond is using online tools and Web sites to help consumers and small businesses ensure their computers can run the new version of its Windows OS.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
SLIDESHOW: 10 Windows 7 Features SMBs Should Love
October 21, 2009 | Windows 7 promises to fight crime, cure cancer, and remove unwanted hair. But what does it really do for small and midsize companies? To find out, page through bMighty's exclusive visual guide to Windows 7's SMB features.
By
Fredric Paul
Retailers Ready For Windows 7 Launch
October 20, 2009 | Amazon, Best Buy, others offer promotions to spur sales of Microsoft's new operating system and the PCs it powers. SMBs may be able to take advantage of the hoopla.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Point/Counterpoint: 6 Ways Microsoft Pitches Windows 7 To SMBs
October 20, 2009 | There are lots of good of reasons for small and midsize companies to jump on Windows 7 as soon as it's available. But there are good reasons to be cautious as well. From ease of use to standardizing on the Microsoft "platform," bMighty looks at both sides of Window 7.
By
Fredric Paul
Fujitsu Unveils Windows 7 Lineup
October 20, 2009 | The new models, including a netbook, ultra-portable notebook, and convertible tablets, will be available Thursday when Windows 7 launches.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Botnet Unleashes Variety Of New Phishing Attacks
October 19, 2009 | Attackers use phony messages of system upgrades, Outlook updates, and Microsoft Conficker 'cleanup tool' to spread malware.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
Dell Launches Windows 7 Migration Services
October 19, 2009 | Dell says it already helped several midsize companies migrate to Window 7, which ships Thursday.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Security Software's New Form Factor: Free
October 16, 2009 | Emerging vendors find viral marketing works very well in security arena. SMBs may find that the free versions do everything they need.
By Tim Wilson,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
5 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Web Site For Bing
October 16, 2009 | While Google still dominates search, Bing has quickly grabbed a significant market share. Here's how to make the most of Microsoft's search offerings. Hint: Bing looks for some different things than Google does.
By Allen MOon
New Fake Antivirus Attack Holds Victims' Systems Hostage
October 15, 2009 | Aggressive attack forces users to buy phony antivirus package to free their computers.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
The Oprah Effect: How SMBs Can Gear Up To Cope With Sudden Success
October 15, 2009 | Be careful what you wish for... you might get it. Tips on how small companies can use the cloud to deal with large spikes in online demand.
By
Fredric Paul
Cost, Strength Of Security Drive Users Toward SaaS Offerings
October 14, 2009 | New Dark Reading report offers a look at the strengths, weaknesses of security SaaS -- and how companies of all sizes can choose the right provider.
By Charlotte Dunlap,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
AT&T Bolsters Managed Security Services
October 13, 2009 | The carrier's offerings aim to provide companies of all sizes with security threat analysis and customizable device management.
By
Marin Perez,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Seagate Small Business NAS Supports Windows Server 2008
October 13, 2009 | Seagate also updated its management user interface, available on other BlackArmor models through a firmware update.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Office 2010 Headed For Spring Release
October 13, 2009 | The new version of Microsoft's office productivity suite will include free Web access to Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Notepad.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
HP Rolls Out New SMB Laptops, Desktops and TouchScreen PCs For Windows 7
October 13, 2009 | New computers for small and midsize companies -- under both the HP and Compaq monikers -- emphasize power-saving software, performance, and value.
By
Fredric Paul
8 Reasons To Consider Windows 7
October 10, 2009 | From remote access to security and SaaS readiness, these 8 Windows 7 features and technologies point to the future of the desktop -- and could make a difference to your small or midsize business today.
By
Michael Healey,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Free vs. Not Free
October 9, 2009 | Chris Anderson, who literally wrote the book on "free," faces off with the tech gurus at 37Signals, who say "free" is the great sham of the digital age.
Should Your Company Outsource IT Services?
October 8, 2009 | IT consulting has become increasingly popular among smaller businesses. But you need to do your homework before deciding whether or not your business should outsource its tech functions.
By Merrin Muxlow
Ongoing Broadband Adoption Presents Opportunities -- And Challenges -- For SMBs
October 7, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses can increasingly expect to find high-speed connections whenever they need them, but they still need to accommodate the still-significant group of customers stuck with slower-speed lines.
By
Paul Korzeniowski
Does It Make Sense For SMBs To Upgrade Windows XP Machines To Windows 7?
October 5, 2009 | A Microsoft consulting firm tells me it's buying time for customers -- and itself -- by upgrading aging Windows XP machines to Windows 7. Does this strategy really make sense for small and midsize companies?
By
Fredric Paul
IBM To Launch Web-Based E-Mail Service
October 2, 2009 | LotusLive iNotes puts Big Blue into competition with the business version of Google's Gmail service. Will SMBs be attracted to its lower price?
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Online Ad Deals Are Still Clicking
October 2, 2009 | Lean times demand lean -- and mean -- marketing tactics. From ad networks to pay-per-click purchases, here's the inside story on 5 ways to make the most of your online marketing efforts.
By Carol Tice
XP Mode For Windows 7 Released
October 1, 2009 | Aimed at small and midsize businesses, the add-on utility helps ensure programs written for Microsoft's older OS can be used on new PCs.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Zimbra Adds Social Networking Features
October 1, 2009 | Yahoo's Zimbra unit continues to enhance its open source alternative to Microsoft Exchange and IBM LotusNotes.
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
How Smaller Companies Can Save Big On Mail And Shipping
October 1, 2009 | When choosing among online postage services, postage meters, and fulfillment services, the right choice depends on what -- and how much -- you've got to ship. We explain the details -- and the pros and cons -- of each option.
By Merrin Muxlow
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News, Views, Insight, And Advice
| Cyber Monday Security Risks Are All Business |
Why Cyber Monday for the online shopping surge? Because for many, Monday's the first working day after Thanksgiving. Which means they can do their online shopping on business time, on the business dime, using business machines over business connections. You may not be able -- or want -- to do anything about the productivity drop, but at least you can tell your people to shop safely. Read Post |
| Fusion-io: This Ain't Your Father's SSD Hardware |
Think your new SATA solid-state hard drive is hot stuff? There's a new kid on the block that will make it look like a relic from the storage Stone Age. Read Post |
| Black Friday FOR SMBs, Not Just BY SMBs? |
Typically, Black Friday is a sales event where companies offer big discounts to consumers to spur sales the day after Thanksgiving. But in today's economy (ITE) companies are also pushing Black Friday to their SMB customers. Read Post |
Holiday Internet Marketing Grows, A QuickBooks Marketing App Gets Upgraded, And A New Entry-Level Shopping Cart
A new Constant Contact survey says SMBs are boosting their Internet marketing for the Holidays, ClickFuel has upgraded its FuelStation online marketing dashboard to work with QuickBooks 2010 and QuickBooks Pro, and ProPay's CartLite is an entry-level shopping cart. Read Post |
Unified Communications Looks to the Sky
To date, cloud computing has had little impact on the Unified Communications (UC) market. The underlying technology has been slow to fall into place, the cost of these services has been high, the benefits have been hard to pinpoint, and the distribution channel has been weak. Infrastructure providers, such Broadsoft, Cisco, and Microsoft, have been pushing to overcome those barriers and may be close to providing small and medium businesses with more UC cloud options. Read Post |
Storage, Storage, Storage: New Storage Devices In 3 Sizes
Data storage choices for SMBs just keep on coming as Data Robotics and Synology debut new storage solutions for prosumers, small businesses, and the midmarket. Read Post |
Yes, Virginia -- There IS A Google Phone
So -- you stay in touch with Google Mail, edit Google Docs, and surf the Web with Google Chrome. You're curious about Google Voice and intrigued over Google Music. Is it just a matter of time before you're carrying a Google Phone? Read Post |
Handy Tool Makes Updating Mac Apps Easy
MacUpdate Desktop simplifies the process of keeping your applications, preference panes, and widgets up to date by automatically downloading and installing what you need. Read Post |
Firefox Gets A Bad Rap From Shoddy Security Research
Is Firefox currently the Web browser most likely to stick your PC with a dangerous security vulnerability? Only if you believe headlines written by people who really should know better. Read Post |
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