Networking & Communications
March 2008 Archive

Government, Bain Put Kibosh on 3Com's Reorganization Plans

March 31, 2008 | The sinking ship known as 3Com Corp. took on more water recently. The company's ballyhooed plans to take itself private and emerge as a lean, mean software supplier were quashed by the U.S. Government and losses continue to mount, casting the vendor's future in doubt
By Paul Korzeniowski

Router Security in Four Easy Steps

March 28, 2008 | Your router is the gateway to your network which makes it a target for hackers. In just 15 minutes and four easy steps, Jimmy Ray Purser shows you how to significantly increase the security on your router, and keep your company's network safe
By Jimmy Ray Purser

It's a (Web) Hit

March 27, 2008 | Get customers psyched about your smaller business by using all the Web has to offer
By John Jantsch

Green IT: The 5 Essential Questions Smaller Businesses Need to Ask

March 25, 2008 | Greening data centers isn't a top priority for smaller businesses, but it should be. Even companies with just a few servers in a closet can realize gains in energy efficiency, reliability, and business continuity. Asking the right questions will help your businesses reap the benefits of green IT
By Jennifer Zaino

How Not to Be a Spammer: The Truth About E-Mail Marketing

March 21, 2008 | E-mail can be one of the most effective, cheapest marketing tools, when used correctly. Make sure you use best practices in your e-mail marketing efforts -- or risk having your customers treat you like Spam.
By Rhonda Raider

Q&A With Thomas Harpointner: Online Advertising the Smaller Business Way

March 19, 2008 | Online advertising expert Thomas Harpointner explains to bMighty why smaller businesses can no longer afford to ignore the Internet when developing their marketing campaigns
By Naomi Grossman

How to Get More Done by Doing Less

March 17, 2008 | Want to learn how to manage your in-box and minimize distractions and interruptions? It all starts with checking your e-mail less often
By Rick Telberg, courtesy of CPA Insider

Open Source VoIP: What Your Smaller Business Needs

March 17, 2008 | With its ability to lower the cost of voice applications and spur additional deployments, open source VoIP could be the solution smaller businesses have been looking for
By Paul Korzeniowski

Strategy Matters: Get Connected With Social Media

March 13, 2008 | People are more connected than ever and the latest technologies are fueling the social media craze. As a smaller business, you need to get connected with your customers -- before your competition does
By Nilofer Merchant, CEO of Rubicon Consulting

Wi-Fi Management's Next Phase: Aruba Leads the Charge

March 11, 2008 | Aruba's business is based on identifying the needs of small to midsize companies. Its latest foray into network management is good news for smaller businesses struggling to deal with their growing web of mobile devices
By Paul Korzeniowski

I Thought Wiki Was a Don Ho Song

March 7, 2008 | Wikis can help your smaller business do things like share best practices, show development, and mitigate information overload. At least that's what Jimmy Ray Purser wanted his to do. Find out what he learned about wikis and building an online community
By Jimmy Ray Purser

Smaller Businesses Confront Instant Messaging

March 4, 2008 | Instant messaging offers many benefits for smaller businesses, but also presents surprising choices and real risks. Ignoring IM is no longer an option.
By Joel Enos