ANTenna Blog -- September 13, 2009 - September 19, 2009 Archive

Another Take On Freemium -- From LogMeIn

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:13 PM ET | Sep 18, 2009

In today's feature story, online businesses talk about the plusses and minuses of offering free online services -- and then transitioning them to paid services. Coincidentally, I had a conversation on the very same topic this week with Michael Simon, CEO of LogMeIn. For Simon, there are no minuses, only plusses.

Why Are Software Updates Such A Pain In The Butt?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:08 AM ET | Sep 18, 2009

Some recent Mozilla stats go a long way towards explaining a major problem with desktop software security. But maybe they don't go far enough.

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Company Size: 1-49 | Hardware & Software | Linux | Open Source | Security

Live Chat With A Cybercrook! Popup Talk Latest Scam

Posted by Keith Ferrell 10:12 AM ET | Sep 18, 2009

Phishers have always counted on volume and automation to generate revenues: scam mails by the millions, proliferating malware links, a deluge of devious and deceptive tools designed to grab info from the unsuspecting. Now they're using chat to pluck their pigeons one-on-one.

AT&T Expands Remote Tech Support Push -- With Help From Intel VPro

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:19 PM ET | Sep 17, 2009

Last week, AT&T TechSupport 360 expanded coverage from very small businesses to companies with up to 50 employees. This week, AT&T joined with Intel to announce a new level of support for computers equipped with Intel's VPro technology.

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Business Continuity | Company Size: 1-49 | Disaster Recovery | Services

HP Strengthens Integrated Server and Switch Line

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 11:53 AM ET | Sep 16, 2009

The design of IT equipment is about to dramatically change. No longer will data center servers, network switches, and storage area networks be sold autonomously. Instead, the different devices will be consolidated into integrated devices, and HP has made it clear that it wants to be a player in this market.

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Networking & Communications | Storage

Cisco's New NetSec Hotrods Run Linux Under The Hood

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:59 AM ET | Sep 16, 2009

Cisco is launching a major new push into the small-business network security market. And Linux lies at the heart of the company's strategy.

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Company Size: 1-49 | Hardware & Software | Linux | Networking & Communications | Open Source

iPhone Security Fix May Reveal Longstanding Vulnerability

Posted by Jake Widman 06:14 PM ET | Sep 15, 2009

The latest release of the OS for iPhones and iPod Touches breaks the Microsoft Exchange Server compatibility of many existing devices. In doing so, it may have revealed that businesses that trusted Apple's assurances about the devices' security were misled.

Microsoft Launches Mac Office Business Edition

Posted by Jake Widman 05:35 PM ET | Sep 15, 2009

The new Office:Mac package includes all the usual suspects, with enhancements for online and network collaboration. It replaces the existing standard retail package, while the Special Media Edition is dropped from the lineup.

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Apple

MidMarket CIOs Not Embracing Windows 7

Posted by Fredric Paul 02:57 PM ET | Sep 15, 2009

A panel of CIOs at the Midsize Enterprise Summit West in Los Angeles showed remarkably little interest in quickly moving to Microsoft's new operating system.

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Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software | IT | Windows

Cisco Refreshes Its Small Business Pro Lineup

Posted by Fredric Paul 10:55 AM ET | Sep 15, 2009

As Cisco continues to evolve its efforts to reach small businesses, it's rolling out new security and collaboration technologies, including security appliances, routers, and VoIP phones.

Help Arrives to Secure Mobile Devices

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 08:21 AM ET | Sep 15, 2009

The latest round of cool smartphones has turned them into favorites among consumers. Increasingly, they are bringing these devices to work, regardless of whether or not their employers have sanctioned their use. Consequently, small and medium businesses need help securing these devices and Good Technology wants to provide it.

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Mobile

Let The Business Mobile Price Wars Begin!

Posted by Fredric Paul 09:02 PM ET | Sep 14, 2009

Firing the first shot, Sprint rolls out new Business Advantage plans that could put pressure on other carriers to offer better deals.

Samsung Wants To Be Big Player In Business IT

Posted by Fredric Paul 06:47 PM ET | Sep 14, 2009

ChannelWeb reports that the Korean consumer electronics powerhouse is planning new PCs and laptops along with a move into commerical IT services. The company could be an important new option for SMBs, and the competition could help keep prices down.

New York Times Malware Problem: All The Scamware That's Unfit To Post

Posted by Keith Ferrell 12:15 PM ET | Sep 14, 2009

This weekend's eruption of popup antivirus scam ads on The New York Times site offers a couple of opportunities, the most important of which is to remind your employees of the increasing aggressiveness of rogue antivirus malware.

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Business & E-Business | Internet/Web | Security

IBM Prepares To Pull The Plug On Microsoft Office

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:24 AM ET | Sep 14, 2009

According to a recent news report, Big Blue is officially giving Microsoft Office the boot in favor of its own Lotus Symphony business productivity suite.

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Hardware & Software | Open Source

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