Hardware & Software
October 2009 Archive
Is The Desktop PC Doomed?
October 31, 2009 | The rise of Web-based apps, virtualization, and a crop of powerful mobile devices have the traditional PC desktop on the run. What does it all mean to your company?
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Windows 7 Could Spark Move To 64-Bit Computing
October 28, 2009 | More robust architecture would help business users better cope with information overload.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Xerox Unveils Enterprise Print Services
October 29, 2009 | Xerox is expanding its enterprise print services to support home and remote locations and help business customers cut costs and improve efficiency.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Windows 7 Boosts Laptop Battery Life
October 27, 2009 | Collaboration between Intel and Microsoft means at least an extra hour of power, vendors claim.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Amazon Offers MySQL Cloud Service, Cuts Server Fees
October 27, 2009 | In a preemptive strike at Microsoft, Amazon Web Services offers a relational database in the cloud, high-memory configurations, and cuts hourly fees for its Windows and Linux servers.
By
John Foley,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Lenovo Unveils Six Windows 7 Laptops, Desktops
October 27, 2009 | With custom software to speed start-up and shutdown, the consumer-oriented systems could be alternatives for SMBs.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7 Draws Praise, Problems
October 26, 2009 | Most early adopters appear pleased with Microsoft's new OS, but some are griping about installation bugs.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Adobe, Salesforce Put Flash In Cloud
October 26, 2009 | Salesforce.com and Adobe Systems are teaming up to put interactive, rich user interface applications in the cloud ahead of Microsoft's Azure launch.
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Rolling Review: Virtual Iron 4.5 VDI
October 24, 2009 | The price is right for small and midsize companies, and youwon't need professional services to get it up and running. But provisioning capabilities fall short for larger enterprises.
By
Randy George,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
How To Install Microsoft Windows 7
October 24, 2009 | Say goodbye to Windows Vista and XP with this step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process of your new operating system.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7: Early Sales Strong
October 23, 2009 | Online shoppers rush to purchase Microsoft's new operating system -- will SMBs follow?
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
From Security Perspective, Windows 7 Off To A Rocky Start
October 22, 2009 | Experts express consternation over early vulnerabilities and User Access Control configuration issues.
By Tim Wilson,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
It's Official: Microsoft Launches Windows 7
October 22, 2009 | New operating system is designed to make PC use faster and more efficient.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Google, Workday Outages Show SaaS Isn't Perfect
October 21, 2009 | Software-as-a-service lets SMBs pay only for what they need, but you need to make sure you get the system performance you've paid for.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Windows 7 Compatible? Microsoft Provides Answers
October 21, 2009 | Redmond is using online tools and Web sites to help consumers and small businesses ensure their computers can run the new version of its Windows OS.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
SLIDESHOW: 10 Windows 7 Features SMBs Should Love
October 21, 2009 | Windows 7 promises to fight crime, cure cancer, and remove unwanted hair. But what does it really do for small and midsize companies? To find out, page through bMighty's exclusive visual guide to Windows 7's SMB features.
By
Fredric Paul
Tandberg Bolsters HD Videoconferencing Line
October 20, 2009 | New teleconferencing products may help up the ante in the wake of a $3 billion acquisition bid by Cisco. The Profile 42" is targeted at the SMB market
By
W. David Gardner,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Retailers Ready For Windows 7 Launch
October 20, 2009 | Amazon, Best Buy, others offer promotions to spur sales of Microsoft's new operating system and the PCs it powers. SMBs may be able to take advantage of the hoopla.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Fujitsu Unveils Windows 7 Lineup
October 20, 2009 | The new models, including a netbook, ultra-portable notebook, and convertible tablets, will be available Thursday when Windows 7 launches.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Acer Announces Windows 7 Laptops
October 14, 2009 | The Aspire 5738PG's is Acer's first touchscreen notebook while the ultra-portable Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ has an 11.6-inch screen and a full-size keyboard.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
SMB Strategies Of The PC Stars
October 14, 2009 | From Acer and Apple to Lenovo and Toshiba -- not to forget HP and Dell -- all the major hardware vendors are scrambling to supply small and midsize companies with the equipment they need. This slideshow looks at each company's approach.
Seagate Small Business NAS Supports Windows Server 2008
October 13, 2009 | Seagate also updated its management user interface, available on other BlackArmor models through a firmware update.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Office 2010 Headed For Spring Release
October 13, 2009 | The new version of Microsoft's office productivity suite will include free Web access to Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Notepad.
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Hooray For The CTIA - The Trade Association Endorses Phone Connector Standards
October 12, 2009 | Standardizing phone chargers and multimedia jacks could make life easier for everyone, including SMBs. Just don't hold your breath -- the standards aren't binding and technical hurdles remain.
By
Marin Perez,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
8 Reasons To Consider Windows 7
October 10, 2009 | From remote access to security and SaaS readiness, these 8 Windows 7 features and technologies point to the future of the desktop -- and could make a difference to your small or midsize business today.
By
Michael Healey,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Citrix Offers Desktop Virtualization Flexibility
October 6, 2009 | With XenDesktop 4, Citrix says IT managers will be able to configure virtualization options for various sets of end users. But do smaller companies get big benefits from desktop virtualization?
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Salesforce.com, Cisco Team Up On Cloud Offering
October 5, 2009 | Customers of Salesforce.com will have access to Cisco's Unified Contact Center technologies for customer service.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Rolling Review: Windows 7 Deployment Tools
October 3, 2009 | InformationWeek puts six software packages through their paces rolling out Windows 7. Which one is the the right choice for your small to midsize business?
By
Randy George,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
IBM To Launch Web-Based E-Mail Service
October 2, 2009 | LotusLive iNotes puts Big Blue into competition with the business version of Google's Gmail service. Will SMBs be attracted to its lower price?
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
XP Mode For Windows 7 Released
October 1, 2009 | Aimed at small and midsize businesses, the add-on utility helps ensure programs written for Microsoft's older OS can be used on new PCs.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Zimbra Adds Social Networking Features
October 1, 2009 | Yahoo's Zimbra unit continues to enhance its open source alternative to Microsoft Exchange and IBM LotusNotes.
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Cisco Buying Tandberg, Broadening Videoconferencing Footprint
October 1, 2009 | The $3 billion acquisition could increase availability of affordable teleconferencing options for companies of all sizes.
By
W. David Gardner,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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ANTenna Blog
News, Views, Insight, And Advice
| Cyber Monday Security Risks Are All Business |
Why Cyber Monday for the online shopping surge? Because for many, Monday's the first working day after Thanksgiving. Which means they can do their online shopping on business time, on the business dime, using business machines over business connections. You may not be able -- or want -- to do anything about the productivity drop, but at least you can tell your people to shop safely. Read Post |
| Fusion-io: This Ain't Your Father's SSD Hardware |
Think your new SATA solid-state hard drive is hot stuff? There's a new kid on the block that will make it look like a relic from the storage Stone Age. Read Post |
| Black Friday FOR SMBs, Not Just BY SMBs? |
Typically, Black Friday is a sales event where companies offer big discounts to consumers to spur sales the day after Thanksgiving. But in today's economy (ITE) companies are also pushing Black Friday to their SMB customers. Read Post |
Holiday Internet Marketing Grows, A QuickBooks Marketing App Gets Upgraded, And A New Entry-Level Shopping Cart
A new Constant Contact survey says SMBs are boosting their Internet marketing for the Holidays, ClickFuel has upgraded its FuelStation online marketing dashboard to work with QuickBooks 2010 and QuickBooks Pro, and ProPay's CartLite is an entry-level shopping cart. Read Post |
Unified Communications Looks to the Sky
To date, cloud computing has had little impact on the Unified Communications (UC) market. The underlying technology has been slow to fall into place, the cost of these services has been high, the benefits have been hard to pinpoint, and the distribution channel has been weak. Infrastructure providers, such Broadsoft, Cisco, and Microsoft, have been pushing to overcome those barriers and may be close to providing small and medium businesses with more UC cloud options. Read Post |
Storage, Storage, Storage: New Storage Devices In 3 Sizes
Data storage choices for SMBs just keep on coming as Data Robotics and Synology debut new storage solutions for prosumers, small businesses, and the midmarket. Read Post |
Yes, Virginia -- There IS A Google Phone
So -- you stay in touch with Google Mail, edit Google Docs, and surf the Web with Google Chrome. You're curious about Google Voice and intrigued over Google Music. Is it just a matter of time before you're carrying a Google Phone? Read Post |
Handy Tool Makes Updating Mac Apps Easy
MacUpdate Desktop simplifies the process of keeping your applications, preference panes, and widgets up to date by automatically downloading and installing what you need. Read Post |
Firefox Gets A Bad Rap From Shoddy Security Research
Is Firefox currently the Web browser most likely to stick your PC with a dangerous security vulnerability? Only if you believe headlines written by people who really should know better. Read Post |
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