ANTenna Blog -- October 04, 2009 - October 10, 2009 Archive

Dell/Salesforce.com Combine Cloud Apps With Integration Services For SMBs

Posted by Fredric Paul 09:37 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009

The deal, to be announced Monday, calls for Dell to package its integration services with Salesforce.com's cloud-based CRM applications. "We're starting to build a bridge for SMB customers -- and especially Dell's SMB customers -- to get started with cloud computing," explained Marc Stein, director of Dell's SMB cloud strategy.

Putting An End To The Patent-Troll Plague

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:02 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009

How bad will things have to get before the U.S. legal system finally slams the door on patent trolls? We might find out very soon.

Beware The Snow Leopard Guest Account

Posted by Jake Widman 04:42 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009

Word's going around of an apparent data-destroying bug in the way Apple's new Snow Leopard OS handles guest accounts. SMBs that need to provide network access to temp workers, visitors from another office, or other non-permanent denizens of the office should be aware of the danger and take appropriate precautions.

Will Microsoft's Free Office Starter 2010 Be Enough For Small Businesses?

Posted by Fredric Paul 03:06 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009

Microsoft is coming out with a new ad-supported version of Office to replace Microsoft Works. Will it offer enough functionality to challenge Google Docs and Open Office -- or let small businesses avoid paying for the full-blown version of Office?

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Company Size: 1-49 | Hardware & Software

Patch Alert! Microsoft Releasing Largest Patch Array Ever

Posted by Keith Ferrell 02:18 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009

Use BOLD when you mark next Tuesday on your patch calendar-- that's when Microsoft is releasing the biggest patch array ever: 13 patches addressing close to 3 dozen vulnerabilities.

Motorola Moves Wi-Fi Outdoors For New SMB Applications

Posted by Fredric Paul 09:48 PM ET | Oct 8, 2009

The company's new AP 7181 access point optimizes 802.11 Wi-Fi for outdoor applications with up to a quarter-mile range to make possible a wide variety of new SMB applications -- among other uses.

Motorola Says "No Thanks" To Windows Mobile 6.5

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:03 PM ET | Oct 8, 2009

There is more evidence this week that Windows Mobile faces a very unpleasant -- and perhaps very short -- future.

What Midmarket CIOs Care About Most

Posted by Fredric Paul 10:55 AM ET | Oct 8, 2009

Business analytics and self service, according to the newly released midmarket portion of IBM's 2009 Global Chief Information Office Study, but CIOs of high growth companies have different priorities than those at slower growing organizations. Finally, no matter what size firm they represent, CIOs face a similar set of conflicting goals and contradictory roles.

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Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | IT | Management

New Iomega Desktop Network Storage Appliance Pushes High-End Features Into Small Offices

Posted by Fredric Paul 12:15 AM ET | Oct 8, 2009

Iomega hopes the StorCenter ix2-200's energy efficiency and big-company features will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded market for entry-level storage appliances.

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Backup | Business Continuity | Company Size: 1-49 | Professional/Creative Services | Storage

VMware Fusion To Support Windows 7, Look More Maclike

Posted by Jake Widman 06:14 PM ET | Oct 7, 2009

VMware has announced that version 3 of its Fusion virtualization software, which enables Macs to run Windows, will support "the full Windows 7 experience." Fusion 3 will be available October 27.

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Apple | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software

Macs In SMBs 'On The Incline,' Say Distributors

Posted by Jake Widman 05:05 PM ET | Oct 7, 2009

Following up on a survey on Macs for home use that found a 33 percent increase over last year, Apple's top two distributors said they're seeing the same kind of growth in commercial installations. One of the drivers: the preferences of new workers.

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Apple | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Hardware & Software

Extreme Networks Expands its Low End Product Line

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 12:53 PM ET | Oct 7, 2009

Extreme Networks has made its mark largely by delivering products to large companies. However, the company recently extended its edge switching line, with devices that may appeal to small and medium businesses.

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Networking & Communications

Three Surprising Tips To Predict Hard Disk Failures

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:09 PM ET | Oct 7, 2009

What makes the difference between a good hard disk and a dud? Google is better able to answer this question than most companies -- and it's willing to share at least some of what it knows.

Hotmail Phishers Pull In Poor Passwords By The Thousands

Posted by Keith Ferrell 11:30 AM ET | Oct 7, 2009

Tens of thousands of email accounts from Hotmail, Gmail, Earthlink, Yahoo and Comcast compromised by phishing scams had those those details posted briefly online for all to see. One thing that was seen was how many of those accounts had lousy passwords.

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Business & E-Business | Internet/Web | Security

New Hybrid Storage And Backup Options From i365 And CTERA Networks

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:17 AM ET | Oct 7, 2009

Yesterday, CTERA Networks launched its CloudPlug and C200 "cloud attached storage" devices, and today i365 debuted its EVault Offsite Replication Storage Service. Both offerings illustrate the trend toward combining onsite and cloud-based storage and backup into hybrid solutions for small and midsize companies.

Password Management For Mac Owners

Posted by Jake Widman 08:58 PM ET | Oct 6, 2009

The first line of defense in any security system is users' passwords -- if those get compromised, it barely matters what other measures you may have in place. A new book outlines best practices that Mac-using SMBs can adopt and adapt to strengthen their company ramparts.

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Apple | Company Size: 1-49 | Security

Citrix Takes Aim at Desktop Virtualization Market

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 10:11 AM ET | Oct 6, 2009

Virtualization has proven to be an important technology in the data center where it enables small and medium businesses to divvy up server processing cycles in an efficient manner. Citrix, which has been a leader in the desktop virtualization market, wants to ride that wave of acceptance.

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Hardware & Software

Cisco, Tandberg, And The Future Of Videoconferencing For SMBs

Posted by Fredric Paul 10:55 PM ET | Oct 5, 2009

Last week's announcement that Cisco was buying videoconferencing heavyweight Tandberg sent shockwaves through the industry. But as the dust clears, observers are starting to figure out what it might mean for the small and midsize companies that actually use the technology -- or might want to if videoconferencing better met their needs. And already smaller competitors are showing that they still have something different and valuable to offer SMBs.

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Company Size: 1,100-1,500 | Company Size: 250-999 | IT | Networking & Communications | Unified Communications

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