ANTenna Blog -- July 26, 2009 - August 01, 2009 Archive

In Case Of Disaster, Turn To Cloud

Posted by Jake Widman 01:32 PM ET | Jul 31, 2009

Disaster recovery is one of those eat-your-spinach topics: not glamorous, not fun, not appealing but good for you. A new report predicts that cloud computing will transform the backup, recovery, and business continuity markets and hit the sweet spot for many SMBs.

Comment on this blog entry
Business Continuity | Cloud Computing | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | Storage

New Ubuntu Support Plans Built For Small-Biz Users

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:00 PM ET | Jul 31, 2009

Ubuntu wants to win over more small-business Linux users with a new set of targeted, low-cost desktop tech support packages.

Comment on this blog entry
Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software | IT | Linux | Open Source | Services | bMighty

Mac And iPhone Security Issues Mounting

Posted by Jake Widman 01:10 PM ET | Jul 30, 2009

New ways to break the iPhone's security and reports of new Mac exploits should serve as a warning to Mac-based businesses not to become complacent.

Comment on this blog entry
Apple | Mobile | Security

Build A Case For A Business Continuity Appliance

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:46 PM ET | Jul 29, 2009

bMighty's second Business Case Builder is a free downloadable PowerPoint presentation designed to help your company justify the purchase of affordable technology solutions to maximize business uptime.

Comment on this blog entry
Business Continuity | Disaster Recovery | Hardware & Software | IT | bMighty

Apple's Complaints About Jailbroken iPhones Don't Hold Water

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:15 PM ET | Jul 29, 2009

Apple says that unsanctioned iPhone alterations could crash mobile phone networks. I say, "hogwash."

Comment on this blog entry
Apple | Mobile | Networking & Communications | Technology/Telecom | iPhone

Untangle Wraps Up Small-Biz Network Security

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:48 PM ET | Jul 29, 2009

How much would you pay for a security product that is effective, easy to use, and backed by a company that is totally focused on the small-business market? Does "free" sound like a fair deal?

Comment on this blog entry
Company Size: 1-49 | Open Source

Is It Time To Let Your Employees "Bring Their Own PC?"

Posted by Fredric Paul 07:39 PM ET | Jul 28, 2009

A new Forrester Research study shows how one company has stopped supplying computers to its workers - saving the company money, lightening the IT workload, and making employees happy. Plus 10 simple rules for making it work at your company.

Comment on this blog entry
Hardware & Software

Sprint 's Latest Acquisition Bad News for SMBs?

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 03:01 PM ET | Jul 28, 2009

As competition among cellular carriers intensified recently, Sprint Nextel has struggled to grow its business. The company’s future direction may be foreshadowed in its decision to purchase Virgin Mobile USA, however if that is the case, Sprint Nextel services may become less attractive to small and medium businesses.

Comment on this blog entry
Business & E-Business | Mobile

NEW! Business Case Builder: Distributed Asset Management

Posted by Fredric Paul 07:02 PM ET | Jul 27, 2009

Introducing a brand new service from bMighty.com: The bMighty Business Case Builder on Distributed Asset Management! It's the first in a series of Business Case Builders: free downloadable PowerPoint presentations designed to help you justify investments in key technologies to your company's senior management.

Comment on this blog entry
Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software | IT | IT Management | IT Management How-To | Services

Try New Software -- Without Installing New Software

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:43 PM ET | Jul 27, 2009

A startup firm has come up with a great way to try new open-source software -- without installing anything on your desktop.

Comment on this blog entry
Cloud Computing | Hardware & Software | How-To | IT | Linux | Open Source | Software-as-a-Service

Spiceworks Improves MSP Features

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 02:27 PM ET | Jul 27, 2009

Network and system management has been a problem for many small and medium businesses. Traditionally, these systems were cumbersome to deploy and difficult to manage. Spiceworks has had some success in this market segment by delivering a free (yes free!) system and recently enhanced its product, so third parties can more easily provide managed services to these businesses.

Comment on this blog entry
Management

Close To Half Of SMBs Defenseless Against Cybercrime: Panda

Posted by Keith Ferrell 11:38 AM ET | Jul 27, 2009

44% of U.S. small and midsized businesses have suffered at least one incident of cybercrime, according to a study just out from Panda Security. And considering how spotty, inconsistent and just plain missing SMB defenses are, it's a wonder the figure isn't any higher than it is.

Comment on this blog entry
Business & E-Business | IT | Security