Mobile & Wireless
June 2008 Archive

Plan Now to Make the Most of 802.11n

June 25, 2008 | With the promise of higher speed and longer range, the 802.11n wireless standard can't be finalized soon enough. But the wait for a final approval gives smaller businesses time to assess their needs and plan strategically to make the most of the new standard.
By Mark Tauschek, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

802.11n Wi-Fi: Is n for Now, or Not Yet?

June 25, 2008 | Is it time for small and midsize companies to make the move to 802.11n? Or are there compelling reasons to stick with 802.11a/b/g a while longer?
By Fredric Paul

12 Best Bluetooth Headsets

June 25, 2008 | UPDATE! On July 1, 2008, California and Washington join New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in outlawing talking on the phone while driving -- unless you use a hands-free solution. The new laws mean Bluetooth headsets are transforming themselves from a geeky convenience to an everyday safety necessity. That's why we've updated this popular slideshow by adding the latest models that let you talk freely, look stylish, and avoid traffic tickets! Find the model that's right for you...
By Fredric Paul

Tech On The Go: Dueling Navigation Systems Debate Destination

June 24, 2008 | Armed with two different GPS navigation tools, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent makes his way across the Midwest without a hitch -- until the GPS navigators disagree about where to turn
By Scott Koegler

Networking Giant Attempts To Unify Management Tools

June 24, 2008 | Network management tools are here, there, everywhere -- one for wired connections, another for Wi-Fi LANs, and a third for cellular links. Many vendors have tried to consolidate these different tools and recently a networking giant took on the challenge. Smaller businesses may not be ready to revamp their network management yet, but in time, Cisco's move may ease network management headaches.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Tech On The Go: In Search of Wireless Connectivity

June 18, 2008 | Setting up camp close to a metropolitan area might mean reliable wireless access, just don't count on it. After cobbling together a solution and some troubleshooting, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent is back online.
By Scott Koegler

RIM Digs in for BlackBerry Attack

June 17, 2008 | RIM has bolstered its product line with the BlackBerry Bold and taken steps to develop an ecosystem around its technology. But will this be enough for mobile professionals in smaller businesses to stick with BlackBerry in the face of increasing fierce competition?
By Paul Korzeniowski

Ask Steve: The Outlook for Ultra Mobile PCs

June 16, 2008 | Fully featured mobile computing lingers on the horizon like a mirage despite burgeoning bandwidth and connectivity creeping toward every corner. So when will Ulta Mobile PCs take off? Yankee Group's Steve Hilton looks to Star Trek for answers in this month's Ask Steve.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

Mid-Market Heroes: Scuba Toys -- Scuba Community Dives into Web 2.0

June 10, 2008 | Founding a scuba gear company in a landlocked part of Texas might not seem like the best idea. But Scuba Toy's founder Larry Dague has used Web 2.0 to reach scuba divers around the world -- and create a community of divers that keep coming back for more
By Naomi Grossman

Unsecured Wireless Networks: Bad For Both Sides Of Smaller Businesses

June 3, 2008 | Those open-access and unsecured wireless networks we and our employees encounter in our travels are convenient -- and may be risky to use. Far more risky is the number of those networks that belong to small and midsize businesses, exposing themselves and their data not just to bandwidth freeloaders, but also to intruders.
By Keith Ferrell

Q&A With Thomas Harpointner: E-Mail Marketing vs. Snail Mail for Smaller Businesses

June 2, 2008 | Rising stamp costs may make smaller businesses think twice about going to the post office. Online advertising expert Thomas Harpointner explains when it's still necessary to make the trip and when to avoid it at all costs
By Naomi Grossman