Hardware & Software
August 2008 Archive

Social Shopping

August 29, 2008 | The growing social nature of the web is changing the world of online shopping. While shopping assistants, bargain finders, and product lead generation aren't new to the web, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to improve these tools to make the shopping experience more productive -- and profitable.
By Amanda Kooser

Managing Your Money: Social Networking At Your Service

August 22, 2008 | When it comes to managing your money, you don't have to go it alone -- social networking can help. There are a bunch of Web sites that will give you ideas on how to be smarter financially -- and will motivate you to take the necessary steps.
By Scott Bernard Nelson

7 Multifunction Inkjet Printers For Growing Businesses

August 20, 2008 | Inkjet printers are everywhere...and cheap. But that doesn't mean they're created equal. Despite high ink costs, all-in-one inkjets continue to be affordable options for single users and offices with low-volume printing needs.
By Benjamin Tomkins

8 Ultraportable Laptops For Growing Businesses

August 13, 2008 | With prices for computer hardware continuing to plummet, laptops have become ubiquitous. But as anyone hauling around a 7-pound behemoth can tell you, just because it's a laptop doesn't mean it's portable. Check out these 8 business-ready laptops punching in around (or under) 3 pounds and lighten your load.
By Benjamin Tomkins

How To Avoid Virtualization Vendor Lock-In

August 12, 2008 | Within the IT industry, virtualization is all the rage, but this hardware-sharing option comes with its own poison: becoming locked in to proprietary vendor solutions. In response, one supplier has cooked up an antidote.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Q&A With YouMail's Alex Quilici: Goodbye Secretary, Hello Voice Mail

August 11, 2008 | The days of a secretary taking your messages and returning your calls are so over. But now there's something better: Tools to make dealing with the ever growing volume of voice-mail messages simple and quick, saving smaller businesses lots of precious time. Now you can read your voice mail, e-mail it, reply with a text, and, best of all, you can do much of this for free.
By Naomi Grossman

How-To Select An E-Mail Archiving Solution

August 11, 2008 | Though many businesses have identified the need for an e-mail archiving solution, it's crucial that business and IT decision makers identify relevant business drivers and build an implementation strategy that ensures vendor offerings meet business goals.
By Vince Londini, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research

Q&A With Philips Architecture's Ryan Suydam: Talking to Management about Technology

August 8, 2008 | IT can help influence technology investments, if only they would speak the same language as management. IT director Ryan Suydam explains why the communication gap exists and how IT can close it and effectively communicate to management how technology can benefit them.
By James A. Martin

Q&A With Emerson's Jack Pouchet: A No-Brainer Approach to Conserving Power, Cutting Costs

August 4, 2008 | Every piece of equipment in your business presents an opportunity to save power and cut costs. Emerson's Jack Pouchet explains how a few simple ideas and policies can lower your electricity bills -- and help the environment.
By Naomi Grossman

Filtering the Hype on New Web Tools

August 1, 2008 | It pays for small and midsize businesses to employ best practices -- and keep customers in mind -- before implementing the latest Web technologies.
By Peter Alexander