Information Technology
August 2009 Archive
Apple Snow Leopard Squares Off Against Windows 7
August 29, 2009 | The latest Mac OS X is a solid upgrade, but look for the Operating Systems Wars to heat up this fall. SMBs have more good choices than ever.
By
Mitch Wagner,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Xen Hypervisor Goes For Full Virtualization
August 31, 2009 | The Xen.org project will adopt much of the Citrix Systems virtual infrastructure and aims to supply a full virtualization environment.
By
Charles Babcock,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Ask Steve: 4 Tips For Choosing The Best Mobile Carrier
August 31, 2009 | There's no single best selection for a wireless carrier, partly because available services and carriers vary by geographic market. But Yankee Group's Steve Hilton offers four strategies for finding the right carrier for your company.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group
The Cost-- And Payoff -- Of Investing In Social Media
August 28, 2009 | Savvy SMBs are increasingly turning to social media -- from Twitter to Linked In -- as promising new ways to market their businesses. But which avenue is right for your small or midsize company?
By Lydia Dishman
Google, Microsoft Jockey For Dominance In Business Apps
August 27, 2009 | Microsoft and Google go head-to-head next year over online applications -- bringing big decisions for small and midsize businesses.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Web Design Contracts 101: Don't Get Snookered
August 27, 2009 | You know your company needs help with its Web site, but how do you sign a Web design contract that will ensure you get what you need at a fair price? These tips can help!
By Merrrin Muxlow
Apple's Snow Leopard Brings Compatibility, Security Concerns
August 26, 2009 | Adobe CS3 users are expressing dismay that Snow Leopard compatibility hasn't been tested while hackers tempt Mac users with malware in Snow Leopard clothing.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Amazon Launches Private Cloud Service
August 26, 2009 | Customers will create a VPN to bridge Amazon to their existing IT infrastructures and use their existing security systems to protect data.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Forrester Asks: Why NOT Run In The Cloud?
August 26, 2009 | In a measure of the continuing acceptance of cloud computing among businesses of all sizes, the question is slowly shifting from why move to cloud computing to why not? Forrester Research offers answers to that and other good questions about cloud computing, plus specific advice on what to do first.
By
Fredric Paul
AT&T Expands Wi-Fi Locations
August 25, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses can now take advantage of the company's more than 125,000 hotspots in the United States, Europe, and China.
By
Marin Perez,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Newly Discovered Vulnerability Could Threaten Cisco Wireless LANs
August 24, 2009 | Flaw in Cisco Over-The-Air-Provisioning could allow attackers to gain control of wireless access points, AirMagnet researchers say
By Tim Wilson,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
Snow Leopard Server Pounces Friday
August 25, 2009 | The server version of Apple's new operating system will debut alongside its client-side cousin.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Cable TV For SMBs!? Plus Landlines, Encryption, Collaboration, UC, And More
August 25, 2009 | It seems cable TV is just one sof everal surprising services that small and midsize companies are buying from their telecom and wireless carriers.
By
Fredric Paul
Which Web Browser And Why?
August 22, 2009 | Stuck in a 'Net surfing rut? Firefox, IE, Safari, and Opera have all been refreshed recently, and newbies Google Chrome and Microsoft IE 8 have joined the fray. Here's how to choose.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Snow Leopard To Hit Stores Friday
August 24, 2009 | Apple will release major OS X upgrade weeks ahead of Microsoft's Windows 7 launch party.
By
Paul McDougall,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Turn Off Your PC!
August 24, 2009 | This Thursday, August 27, is "Power IT Down Day." It's easy to do your part... just turn off your company's computers at the end of the day. Heck, you might want to try it other days, too!
By
Paul Korzeniowski
Google Integrates Apps With RIM's BES
August 21, 2009 | The integration with Blackberry Enterprise Server provides deep connections between Google's corporate apps and RIM's smartphones -- and could make both more attractive to SMBs.
By
Marin Perez,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Identity Theft Malware Surges 600%
August 19, 2009 | Hard times appear to be one reason for the explosion of malicious software designed to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2008 R2
August 19, 2009 | The new server operating system, released to business users, includes a number of integration points with Windows 7.
By
J. Nicholas Hoover,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Google Enables Document Sharing Among Groups
August 18, 2009 | The search behemoth has added the doc, calendar, and site sharing feature, amid its bid to differentiate its online applications from Microsoft Office.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Google, Apple Rank Highest With Customers
August 18, 2009 | Despite its strong ranking, Apple was the only computer company to see its position drop since last year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
By
Mary Hayes Weier,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Google Gmail Passes AOL, Becoming Third Most Popular E-mail
August 17, 2009 | With its growth rate climbing -- partly due to increased use by SMBs -- Gmail is on track to pass Microsoft's Hotmail in the first quarter of 2010.
By
Thomas Claburn,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Strategic Security: Server Virtualization
August 15, 2009 | VMWare's VMsafe program is bringing more security options to the world of server virtualization.
By
Joe Hernick,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Netscape Founder Andreessen Backs New Browser
August 15, 2009 | The developer turned financier is backing RockMeIt, a mysterious startup staffed by two of his close associates, according to reports. Could a new browser further complicate SMB Web efforts?
By
Antone Gonsalves,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
The High Cost Of Network Downtime: Q&A With Charles Nault
August 5, 2009 | The difference between investing in an IT infrastructure and investing in an IT infrastructure that's redundant and reliable is incremental -- and skimping on your network infrastructure to save a few dollars can cost your business big bucks.
By
Benjamin Tomkins
Risk Free Technology: The Problem
August 4, 2009 | What would happen if your company's computer and communications systems unexpectedly failed? What if these systems refused to function as you began your workday? What if they suddenly shut down during your workday? If any of these scenarios took place, immediately your world would be turned upside down, in a state of shock, and suffering breakdown. And it's even worse if you, the business owner, can't do anything to help.
By Charles L. Nault
Risk Free Technology: Build Trust Outside Your Company
August 4, 2009 | With a small, overworked IT staff, SMBs can't expect to have experts in every important area. Limited resources require business owners to work with external vendors to integrate and support particular technologies. The challenge is to find the right vendor and develop a relationship that augments and complements the efforts of your in-house staff.
By Charles L. Nault
5 Tools For The Thrifty IT Manager
August 1, 2009 | These free and low-cost tools help IT keep users productive without breaking the bank.
By
Bill Silvey,
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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