ANTenna Blog -- January 17, 2010 - January 23, 2010 Archive

Box.net Adds Universal File Viewer To Cloud Content Management

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:03 PM ET | Jan 22, 2010

Using technology gained in its acquisition of Increo, users can now view multiple file types from within the Box.net environment.

Database Virtualization Do's And Dont's

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:35 PM ET | Jan 22, 2010

Virtualizing your company's database servers can be an especially tricky process. Here are some tips on what to do -- and what not to do -- in order to get the results you want.

Time To Listen To HP's Sales Pitch?

Posted by Jake Widman 03:38 PM ET | Jan 21, 2010

HP's new SMB Exchange sales team is reported to be ready to entice SMBs with good prices and choice of suppliers.

Avoiding ATM "Skimmer" Threats

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:31 PM ET | Jan 21, 2010

A security expert has posted photos of a device that could cost your small business dearly if you fall prey to it: an ATM "skimmer."

Apple iSlate: Can We Do Business?

Posted by Jake Widman 02:50 PM ET | Jan 21, 2010

The Apple tablet computer to be announced next week -- if it's real -- will almost certainly be a sexy beast. But will it hold any practical appeal for business users?

Set Up Employees For Telecommuting Success

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:42 PM ET | Jan 21, 2010

According to a recent survey, most SMBs are prepared to let employees work from home. Unfortunately, the employees themselves often see the matter differently.

Microsoft IE Patch Due Today -- Once It's Out, Do The Microsoft IE Patch Today

Posted by Keith Ferrell 09:46 AM ET | Jan 21, 2010

The fact that the patch for the high-buzz IE vulnerability is being released "out-of-band" is an indication of Microsoft's concern -- both for the vulnerability and no doubt for the rising negative buzz chorus as well. Either way, it's up to you to get your browsers patched, the sooner the better.

Toshiba, Aastra Launch New Unified Communications Products

Posted by Jake Widman 08:57 PM ET | Jan 20, 2010

Enterprise communications vendor Aastra has introduced a new SMB-scale IP PBX hardware platform, while Toshiba's Telecommunications Division has announced a software package that supports its Strata CIX IP unified communications systems.

Intuit, Microsoft Join Forces On Web Apps

Posted by Jake Widman 08:09 PM ET | Jan 20, 2010

Microsoft and Intuit have announced plans to integrate the two companies' cloud services development platforms to make it easier for software developers to create and market QuickBooks-compatible applications.

Don't Let Software Licensing Cause A Virtual Disaster

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:13 PM ET | Jan 20, 2010

When a company employs server virtualization, the rules of the software licensing game can change dramatically. In this case, what your IT staff doesn't know can definitely hurt you.

Synology's DiskStation DS1010+ NAS Kicks Off Series Of New Storage Products

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:45 AM ET | Jan 20, 2010

The new DiskStation DS1010+ 5-bay Networked Attached Storage device is only the first in a series of new storage devices and upgrades expected from Synology in the first half of 2010.

GroundWork Open Source Expands Network Management Platform’s Reach

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 08:07 AM ET | Jan 20, 2010

Microsoft dominates the desktop operating system market, but competition is still evident in the Linux server space. Consequently, GroundWork Open Source (GWOS) felt compelled to add support for Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux distribution to its open source network management platform, GroundWork Monitor Enterprise.

Intel Demos New vPro Technology For SMBs

Posted by Fredric Paul 10:48 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

At a small event here in rainy San Francisco, Intel executives showed off the 2010 version of the company's vPro platform, designed to add user benefits to vPro's traditional management and security features.

Spigit Introduces 'Idea Management' for SMBs

Posted by Jake Widman 07:10 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

WE by Spigit is a small and midsize business version of the company's enterprise-level "innovation software." The platform enables various methods of teamwork and collaboration to identify good ideas from employees.

Remote Access Options Multiply For Mac Users

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:02 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

Over the past few weeks, several vendors have released new or updated remote access tools of particular interest to Mac users.

Toshiba Debuts Business Laptops

Posted by Jake Widman 06:12 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

New entries in Toshiba's laptop line are intended for SMBs, among other markets, and include a redesigned Tecra model and a new quad-core Qosmio.

Verizon Rolls Out Business Bundles

Posted by Jake Widman 12:12 PM ET | Jan 19, 2010

New SMB-oriented packages of high-speed Internet, phone, and TV services are available to customers of Verizon, and some of them come with bonus features.

7 Ways To Help Your Employees Use Their Own Smartphones

Posted by Fredric Paul 09:23 AM ET | Jan 19, 2010

Sharing the cost of mobile equipment and service can be cost-effective for companies of all sizes -- according to a new Forrester Research report.

Avaya Maps Out Migration Plan for Nortel Customers

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 09:05 AM ET | Jan 19, 2010

What’s next? IT managers often ask that question once an acquisition takes place. Nortel customers, who have been twisting in the wind for more than a year, now have a few answers to what Avaya plans to do with customers’ networking gear, some of which they will like and other they may not.

Survey Says IT Execs See Virtualization Savings

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:02 AM ET | Jan 18, 2010

A new survey offers some insights into why companies are -- or are not -- jumping on the server virtualization bandwagon.