ANTenna Blog -- January 03, 2010 - January 09, 2010 Archive

Winter Worryland: Keeping Secure When The Weather Turns Rough

Posted by Keith Ferrell 11:20 AM ET | Jan 8, 2010

The chill that's wrapped much of the country in its grasp the last couple of weeks offers a pretty good, if pretty obvious, opportunity to take a look at the effects weather can have on your business -- and especially your business security.

Taking A Dim View Of Cloud Data Storage Privacy

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:02 AM ET | Jan 8, 2010

The FTC is taking a closer look at how cloud computing service providers handle data privacy issues. Is this really a step in the right direction, or another bureaucratic exercise in futility?

iPhone Gets A Full-Size Keyboard

Posted by Jake Widman 08:11 PM ET | Jan 7, 2010

ION, best known for its line of USB turntables, has announced a physical desktop keyboard for the iPhone. Does it point the way to the kind of peripheral that could make an Apple tablet a real business computer?

Will Telepresence Finally Be Practical For SMBs?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:33 AM ET | Jan 7, 2010

Sometimes, there is just no substitute for a face-to-face business meeting, even if it means traveling across the country. Or is there?

Should Your Company Be Girding up for Telepresence Services?

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 05:25 PM ET | Jan 6, 2010

The popularity of HD video services could have a ripple on your small or medium business. Carriers, such as Verizon and France Telecom, and Cisco, the industry’s leading networking company, are preparing new telepresence services that eventually could make it possible for companies to conduct lifelike virtual meetings.

Verizon Introduces Wireless Broadband Internet Continuity Service

Posted by Jake Widman 04:32 PM ET | Jan 6, 2010

SMBs whose operations rely on guaranteed Internet access can be severely impacted by an Internet service outage. Verizon customers can now choose a package that automatically switches to the company's 3G mobile network in the event of a primary service interruption so that businesses can stay connected.

Nehalem: Intel's Virtual Workhorse Hits Its Stride

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:15 PM ET | Jan 6, 2010

As we enter 2010, Intel's Nehalem processors are sitting pretty in the server market sweet spot. For SMBs, this is good news for a number of reasons.

What Does The Nexus One Google SuperPhone Mean For SMBs?

Posted by Fredric Paul 10:41 PM ET | Jan 5, 2010

Today's big news was the introduction of Google's Nexus One smartphone. Initial reactions were largely positive, but didn't center on its possible application in small and midsize companies. InformationWeek SMB contributor Steve Hilton fills the gap.

SMB Support: Beware The Big Box!

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:21 PM ET | Jan 5, 2010

If your SMB goes looking for a remote support provider, you'll find plenty of options. But in this case, bigger definitely does not equal better.

Looking for an Easier Way to Reset Passwords?

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 12:15 PM ET | Jan 5, 2010

It is the bane of many small and medium business IT departments, user passwords. They have evolved to become so long and complex that regularly users forget what they are and need to call for help. In response, ManageEngine has developed a simpler way for companies to manage user passwords.

Top 10 Threats: Malware List From Sunbelt

Posted by Keith Ferrell 09:59 AM ET | Jan 5, 2010

Sunbeltlabs' look at December's top ten malware threats offers a reminder that while Trojans remain the biggest threat, search strings are gaining fast, particularly searches involving young dead celebrities (Brittany Murphy)and -- surprise! -- Tiger Woods.

Snow Leopard Anti-Malware Feature Never Updated

Posted by Jake Widman 03:48 AM ET | Jan 5, 2010

Apple included a feature in Snow Leopard that blocked two Trojan horse pieces of malware. According to Kaspersky Lab, however, the feature has not been updated with new malware signatures since Snow Leopard shipped.

Round-Up Peruses The Portable Hard Disk Market

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:51 AM ET | Jan 4, 2010

Looking for a portable hard drive? Here's a pointer to a review roundup that can help you pick the right model for your small business.

Here Come The Holiday Devices -- And The Post-Holiday Risks

Posted by Keith Ferrell 09:30 AM ET | Jan 4, 2010

Smartphones and thumb-drives and players and everything else digital and USB-equipped (and wireless!), oh my! How many of the people in your business received digital, connect-able gifts this holiday season? How many of them brought those gifts to work with them today? And more to the point, how many of those devices are now connected to your network?

It's Time To Get Serious About Virtualization Security

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 08:46 AM ET | Jan 4, 2010

Server virtualization was one of the hottest IT trends in 2009. Unfortunately, in the race to keep up, both vendors and their customers may be overlooking important security concerns.