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June 2009 Archive

Spammers Take Hit From Law Enforcment, ISPs

June 30, 2009 | Spam volume impacting small and midsize companies has dropped this yeear due to vigorous enforcement by crime busters and Internet service providers. But the effects are already fleeting and SMBs must stay on guard.
By Paul Korzeniowski

The Future Of Videoconferencing For SMBs... And 7 Mistakes To Avoid

June 29, 2009 | Videoconferencing is growing fast, but is the Great Recession helping or hurting? Plus, Blue Coat Systems asks whether your company's network is up to the task.
By Fredric Paul

Online Marketing: What NOT To Do

June 26, 2009 | 13 things NOT to do when selling products and services online. Don't do these things. Ever.
By Guy Kawasaki

SMB Netbook Mania: New Models From HP, Toshiba, Gateway

June 24, 2009 | New SMB-focused netbooks and notebooks from HP, Toshiba, and Gateway illustrate the variety of choices available. Choosing wisely for your applications is critical.
By Fredric Paul

For 3Com, It's Deja vu All Over Again

June 23, 2009 | 3Com, once a networking high-flier, is attempting to recapture its old mojo with bargain priced high-end switches. SMBs who rely on the company's low-end equipment had better hope it succeeds.
By Paul Korzeniowski

SMBs Do Software Different

June 22, 2009 | New research reveals that small and midsize companies use and buy software differently than enterprises do. Check your plans against your peers to make sure you're following best practices.
By Fredric Paul

SEO For SMBs - Beginners Edition

June 19, 2009 | Is your company Web site working hard? Or is it hardly working? Search engine optimization promises to make your site popular without costing you an arm and a leg. But you need to understand a few things to make it work for you.
By Fredric Paul

HP And Microsoft Join Forces On Unified Communications, SMBs To Benefit?

June 16, 2009 | Complex infrastructure requirements have slowed SMB adoption of Unified communications. Last month's big deal between Microsoft and HP promises to smooth the path to UC for smaller companies.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Why Storage Is Such A Challenge For SMBs

June 15, 2009 | SMB storage needs keep growing, but factors from virtualization to proprietary terminology keep storage way more complicated than it has to be.
By Fredric Paul

Is The Pre Palm's Last Stand?

June 4, 2009 | Arguably the creator of the smartphone category, Palm has been spiraling downward in recent years. The company hopes the new Palm Pre will reverse its fortunes, but the jury's out and that makes buying Palm a wait-and-see game for SMBs.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Social Media For SMBs = So Me!

June 3, 2009 | Using social networking within your business or to promote your product or service can bring new value and opportunities, but understanding key concepts and guidelines can boost your ROI.
By Fredric Paul

Ask Steve: Cutting Costs From SaaS To Cellular

June 2, 2009 | With cost cutting top of mind for most businesses, Yankee Group's Steve Hilton tackles questions on which hosted solutions deliver the most value and how to cut costs from cellular phone plans.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

Cloud Computing: Useful Technology Or Mere Marketing Buzzword?

June 1, 2009 | From CloudCamp to keynotes, conference sessions to the Unconference, cloud computing was a cornerstone of Interop 2009 in Las Vegas. But the enterprise-centric debate spent a lot of time focusing on what cloud computing isn't. Could it be that small and midsize companies understand cloud computing better than their larger competitors?
By Fredric Paul