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October 2009 Archive

The Tech-Savvy SMB's Software Toolbox

October 30, 2009 | One small business owner shows how she uses technology to run her business -- and her life -- in the real world. What collection of technology tools and services do you use?
By Azita Arvan

Extreme Networks Teams Up With Motorola On Fixed Wireless Convergence

October 29, 2009 | As networking equipment market consolidates, network switching vendor Extreme Networks will work with WLAN leader Motorola to develop converged network devices. SMBs need to watch carefully when making buying decisions.
By Paul Korzeniowski

What To Expect When You're Expecting A Recovery

October 27, 2009 | A trio of new surveys makes it clear that while small busineses are hoping for an ecomomic recovery soon, many remain worried that a double-dip recession could drive them out of business.
By Fredric Paul

Help Your Company Join The Twittering Class

October 23, 2009 | How to use social media -- Twitter, Facebook, Linked In -- to elevate your company's online cred.
By Mikal E. Belicove

Opinion: Municipal Wi-Fi Should Stay Dead

October 22, 2009 | Federal stimulus dollars are promising to revive failed attempts to build city-wide Wi-Fi networks. But this bMighty columnist believes the money would be better spent on technologies that are better suited to creating wide area networks.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Point/Counterpoint: 6 Ways Microsoft Pitches Windows 7 To SMBs

October 20, 2009 | There are lots of good of reasons for small and midsize companies to jump on Windows 7 as soon as it's available. But there are good reasons to be cautious as well. From ease of use to standardizing on the Microsoft "platform," bMighty looks at both sides of Window 7.
By Fredric Paul

Brocade's Motorola Deal Obscures Its Long Term Plan

October 19, 2009 | Even as it puts itself up for sale, Brocade signs a wireless networking deal with Motorola. What does that tell us about the company's plans, and what should small and midsize Brocade customers do to protect themselves?
By Paul Korzeniowski

5 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Web Site For Bing

October 16, 2009 | While Google still dominates search, Bing has quickly grabbed a significant market share. Here's how to make the most of Microsoft's search offerings. Hint: Bing looks for some different things than Google does.
By Allen MOon

The Oprah Effect: How SMBs Can Gear Up To Cope With Sudden Success

October 15, 2009 | Be careful what you wish for... you might get it. Tips on how small companies can use the cloud to deal with large spikes in online demand.
By Fredric Paul

HP Rolls Out New SMB Laptops, Desktops and TouchScreen PCs For Windows 7

October 13, 2009 | New computers for small and midsize companies -- under both the HP and Compaq monikers -- emphasize power-saving software, performance, and value.
By Fredric Paul

Cellular Networks Open Up, Just a Little Bit

October 12, 2009 | Verizon and AT&T are making it a bit simpler for small and midsize businesses to mix and match devices and applications on their cellular networks.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Free vs. Not Free

October 9, 2009 | Chris Anderson, who literally wrote the book on "free," faces off with the tech gurus at 37Signals, who say "free" is the great sham of the digital age.

Should Your Company Outsource IT Services?

October 8, 2009 | IT consulting has become increasingly popular among smaller businesses. But you need to do your homework before deciding whether or not your business should outsource its tech functions.
By Merrin Muxlow

Ongoing Broadband Adoption Presents Opportunities -- And Challenges -- For SMBs

October 7, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses can increasingly expect to find high-speed connections whenever they need them, but they still need to accommodate the still-significant group of customers stuck with slower-speed lines.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Does It Make Sense For SMBs To Upgrade Windows XP Machines To Windows 7?

October 5, 2009 | A Microsoft consulting firm tells me it's buying time for customers -- and itself -- by upgrading aging Windows XP machines to Windows 7. Does this strategy really make sense for small and midsize companies?
By Fredric Paul