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Mac vs. PC Security Not The Real Question

Posted by Jake Widman 07:05 PM ET | Feb 1, 2010

The argument over whether Macs are more secure than Windows PCs may never be resolved, but it's no longer the relevant issue, according to a survey of security experts.

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SMB Trends To Watch In 2010

Posted by Jake Widman 07:54 PM ET | Jan 29, 2010

Technology consultants Access Markets International Partners have pointed to six trends among small and medium businesses that, they say, deserve more attention.

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HP Extends Financing Plans

Posted by Jake Widman 04:09 PM ET | Jan 29, 2010

SMBs can get 0% lease financing on HP products for either 12-month or 36-month terms, with an option to purchase at the end of the lease. Both programs go into effect on Monday, February 1..

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iPad And SMBs, Take Two

Posted by Jake Widman 09:12 PM ET | Jan 28, 2010

Now that we've all found out what Apple has had up its sleeve all these months, we can start to assess the iPad's usefulness for business more confidently. At least one possible use case is clearly out the window -- at least for now -- but the demo introduced one no one had thought about.

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RatePoint Helps Resolve Customer Disputes

Posted by Jake Widman 06:07 PM ET | Jan 28, 2010

Customer review and survey service RatePoint claims that businesses who use its online testimonial services can resolve 90 percent of customer disputes before they turn into negative reviews. That's one of several pieces of advice the company offers small businesses trying to manage their online reputations.

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Does The Apple iPad Have Value For SMBs?

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:08 AM ET | Jan 28, 2010

For SMBs, at least, the most useful part of the new Apple iPad may be an accessory.

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Report: SMBs To Spend More On Security

Posted by Jake Widman 08:11 PM ET | Jan 27, 2010

According to a new survey from Forrester Research, businesses of all sizes plan to spend more on security -- especially network security -- in 2010.

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Cisco Introduces Financing Plan For SMBs

Posted by Jake Widman 04:37 PM ET | Jan 26, 2010

Small and midsize businesses can get three-year, zero-percent financing on products and services ranging in price up to $250,000.

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BBB Offers SMB Security Info

Posted by Keith Ferrell 02:38 PM ET | Jan 25, 2010

The Better Business Bureau, working with technology and financial companies, unveiled a new online educational resource intended to help small businesses get a grip on data and online security. Based on the BB's numbers, it's past time for plenty of those businesses and their staffs to go back to school.

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Symantec Announces Backup Exec 2010 To Address Duplicate Data Issues

Posted by Keith Ferrell 02:08 PM ET | Jan 25, 2010

Backup Exec 2010, a new backup and deduplication service for midsized and growing businesses released today by Symantec is aimed at the explosive growth of data experienced by businesses of all sizes. The elimination of duplicate data promised by the company also promises to cut storage costs and reduce recovery time in the event of a disaster.

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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?

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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.

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Company Size: 1,100-1,500 | Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | IT Management

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.

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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.

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Company Size: 1,100-1,500 | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 250-999 | Company Size: 50-249 | Mobile

Lenovo Introduces ThinkCentres Aimed At SMBs

Posted by Jake Widman 11:47 PM ET | Jan 14, 2010

Lenovo has announced new entries in its ThinkCentre line of desktop PCs. The low-cost A63 is pitched directly to SMBs, while the M90s, while still moderately priced, are intended for larger organizations.

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