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February 2009 Archive

25 Random Things About... bMighty.com

February 26, 2009 | You know that Facebook meme going around where people you hardly know shared way more than you ever wanted to learn about them? And you know how it's finally died down and you thought you were safe? Well, think again: We're here to tell you 25 random things about bMighty.com. We guarantee that you don't know 'em all. We don't guarantee that you'll care.
By bMighty Staff

Mobile Security's Stature Increases As RIM Acquires Certicom

February 25, 2009 | By acquiring mobile encryption supplier Certicom, Research In Motion can bolster the security features on the BlackBerry. That should be welcome news to small and midsize businesses, because as BlackBerrys have gained power, they've also become problematic to manage as storage and security issues have arisen.
By Paul Korzeniowski

The Top 6 SMB Communications Pain Points

February 24, 2009 | A new Siemens-sponsored poll of SMB communications "pain points" lays out the top communications barriers facing small and midsize companies. But the study also presents some stark contrasts with bMighty's own UC research.
By Fredric Paul

Network Switching Market Faces Dark Days

February 19, 2009 | The networking industry will feel the effects of the economic meltdown this year, as network switch revenue is expected to see its steepest decline in almost a decade. As a result, small and midsize businesses will find themselves with more bandwidth problems and less support from network suppliers.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Get Ready To Scale Back Your Corporate Network

February 12, 2009 | As the recession lingers on -- possibly into the next year -- small and midsize businesses that considered growing may now find themselves facing challenges. Now they need to figure out how to scale back deployments, close offices, consider outsourcing, lay off staff, and rethink adopting technologies such as VoIP and unified communications.
By Paul Korzeniowski

The Choice For Your Business: Netbook Or Smartphone?

February 5, 2009 | Netbooks have been generating a lot of hype, causing some experts to say they'll displace smartphones. But both products have their downsides, and small and midsize companies would be wise to consider all the details before deciding whether to invest in a new netbook versus a smartphone.
By Paul Korzeniowski

6 Linux Myths Busted

February 4, 2009 | Linux is steeped in myths. And like most technologies that offer an alternative to a de facto standard, these myths keep many business owners leery of moving from Windows to Linux. Busting some of these myths may change your mind.
By Matthew McKenzie

Ask Steve: Three Strategies For Surviving Tough Times

February 3, 2009 | Business owners are, rightly, concerned about how the financial crisis and recession will hurt their businesses. Yankee Group analyst Steve Hilton shares his insights about ways that you can use technology to survive these tough times.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group