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Intermedia Launches Hosted Version Of Exchange 2010 With "Guaranteed" Data Protection

Posted by Fredric Paul 06:45 PM ET | Nov 16, 2009

Intermedia says its the first third-party vendor to offer hosted Exchange 2010 service, and also claims to have the first "100% data protection guarantee." Just don't expect it to cover the real cost of your loss.

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Cisco Expands Collaboration Platform

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 01:52 PM ET | Nov 9, 2009

As network technology has spread, collaboration has become the watchword in small and medium businesses. Companies are now exchange information not only with coworkers but also with customers and suppliers. Via acquisitions, Cisco has become a force in the collaboration space and recently added more items to its growing portfolio.

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Polycom Enhances Business Handsets

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 08:31 AM ET | Nov 3, 2009

As small and medium businesses turn to Unified Communications (UC) applications, flexibility is becoming an important buying consideration. In response, Polycom expanded its product portfolio by providing users with three more business phones.

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Avaya Tweaks Its Aura Virtual VoIP Platform For SMBs

Posted by Fredric Paul 01:50 PM ET | Oct 13, 2009

In yet another attempt to bring Unified Communications to midsize companies, the SMB version of Aura combines several Avaya UC technologies on a single server to make it affordable for smaller companies.

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

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

New Avaya Unified Communications System For SMBs Focuses On Role-Based Solutions

Posted by Fredric Paul 03:53 PM ET | Sep 21, 2009

Avaya IP Office Release 5 offers small and midsize businesses 6 different versions of UC for different kinds of workers, from telecommuters to customer service agents.

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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.

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What Is E-Mail Worth To Your Company?

Posted by Fredric Paul 01:01 PM ET | Sep 11, 2009

These days, small businesses have a wide range of e-mail options, ranging from on-premise Microsoft Exchange servers to cloud-based Web mail -- and everything in between. And prices range as widely as the technology, from free on up.

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Is Videoconferencing Really Ready For SMBs?

Posted by Fredric Paul 05:00 PM ET | Aug 24, 2009

While many small and midsize businesses already make use of low-end point-to-point video communications, videoconferencing maker Polycom says new advancements are about to extend full multi-point videoconferencing and telepresence to SMBs.

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Microsoft Office 2010 Gets Ready for a Test Ride

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 11:08 AM ET | Jul 13, 2009

Microsoftýs Office productivity suite has been popular in small and medium businesses. However, as companies have recently been moving to more Web based applications, the product line has come under siege. Consequently, Microsoft has been touting its next version, Microsoft Office 2010, which took another step to deployment.

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Broadsoft Builds "App Store" For VoIP Applications

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:10 PM ET | Jul 12, 2009

These days, application stores are all the rage for smartphone vendors ranging from Apple to Blackberry. Now Voice over IP vendor Broadsoft is trying to extend the concept to VoIP applications for your company's main communications systems.

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Azaleos Expands Exchange Management Services

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 03:52 PM ET | Jul 8, 2009

Premises based solution or a cloud based approach? In many cases, small and medium businesses get caught in the transition point from the former to the latter. In response, Azaleos developed management services that support on-premise Exchange Servers as well as Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) and Exchange Online.

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Cost-Conscious Buyers Force Verizon Business To Repackage Web Center

Posted by Fredric Paul 07:08 AM ET | Jun 22, 2009

When the economy seemed strong, plenty of companies were willing to pony up for the full multimedia version of Verizon's Web Center contact center service. But now, not so much. So Verizon has come up with Web Center Voice, which leaves out the multimedia, and half the cost.

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Company Size: 1-49 | Networking & Communications | Sales/Marketing | Services | Unified Communications

Communications Tempts Small Businesses, But Bleak Economy Means Most Aren't Ready To Buy

Posted by Fredric Paul 11:01 AM ET | Jun 3, 2009

A new survey by Avaya shows that three quarters of SMBs think communications is important, but won't consider buying unless they can see a clear return on investment. The rest aren't ready to spend, period. Equally telling, only a quarter of small businesses are confident enough to invest in technology today.

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Cost Cutting Resources For SMBs

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 10:55 PM ET | May 13, 2009

Saving money is always important, but in these economic times it's the difference between staying in business and closing up shop. As the recession grinds on the cost cutting resources are growing.

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