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March 2008 Archive

Government, Bain Put Kibosh on 3Com's Reorganization Plans

March 31, 2008 | The sinking ship known as 3Com Corp. took on more water recently. The company's ballyhooed plans to take itself private and emerge as a lean, mean software supplier were quashed by the U.S. Government and losses continue to mount, casting the vendor's future in doubt
By Paul Korzeniowski

Router Security in Four Easy Steps

March 28, 2008 | Your router is the gateway to your network which makes it a target for hackers. In just 15 minutes and four easy steps, Jimmy Ray Purser shows you how to significantly increase the security on your router, and keep your company's network safe
By Jimmy Ray Purser

Strategy Matters: Positive Branding and the Customer Experience in Purchasing

March 27, 2008 | What is it like to buy your product? If a smaller business manages the purchasing experience well, the reward is not only a loyal customer who buys again and is your advocate but also a polishing of your brand. Here's how
By Nilofer Merchant, CEO of Rubicon Consulting

Is Consolidation Needed in the Mobile Phone Market? For Smaller Businesses, Yes!

March 24, 2008 | The mobile phone market is rapidly expanding as new players -- like Apple and Google -- make their entrance. This is creating problems for smaller businesses, which must contend with the growing variety of mobile operating systems among their employees, all on a limited IT budget
By Paul Korzeniowski

Why Smaller Businesses Should Hire Independent IT Consultants

March 20, 2008 | Smaller businesses that lack in-house IT resources often look to external solution providers and consultants for help. How do you hire quality IT expertise that won't squander your budget and will deliver what you need?
By Mike Bohlmann

Open Source VoIP: What Your Smaller Business Needs

March 17, 2008 | With its ability to lower the cost of voice applications and spur additional deployments, open source VoIP could be the solution smaller businesses have been looking for
By Paul Korzeniowski

Strategy Matters: Get Connected With Social Media

March 13, 2008 | People are more connected than ever and the latest technologies are fueling the social media craze. As a smaller business, you need to get connected with your customers -- before your competition does
By Nilofer Merchant, CEO of Rubicon Consulting

Wi-Fi Management's Next Phase: Aruba Leads the Charge

March 11, 2008 | Aruba's business is based on identifying the needs of small to midsize companies. Its latest foray into network management is good news for smaller businesses struggling to deal with their growing web of mobile devices
By Paul Korzeniowski

I Thought Wiki Was a Don Ho Song

March 7, 2008 | Wikis can help your smaller business do things like share best practices, show development, and mitigate information overload. At least that's what Jimmy Ray Purser wanted his to do. Find out what he learned about wikis and building an online community
By Jimmy Ray Purser

How Much Will a Security Breach Cost Your Company?

March 3, 2008 | Many smaller businesses have lax security policies, leaving their customers' confidential data vulnerable to identity thieves. These slipshod procedures could end up costing a business much more than the steps needed to protect sensitive information
By Paul Korzeniowski