Networking & Communications
October 2009 Archive

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

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

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

Opinion: Municipal Wi-Fi Should Stay Dead

October 22, 2009 | Federal stimulus dollars are promising to revive failed attempts to build city-wide Wi-Fi networks. But this bMighty columnist believes the money would be better spent on technologies that are better suited to creating wide area networks.
By Paul Korzeniowski

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

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

Brocade's Motorola Deal Obscures Its Long Term Plan

October 19, 2009 | Even as it puts itself up for sale, Brocade signs a wireless networking deal with Motorola. What does that tell us about the company's plans, and what should small and midsize Brocade customers do to protect themselves?
By Paul Korzeniowski

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

Cellular Networks Open Up, Just a Little Bit

October 12, 2009 | Verizon and AT&T are making it a bit simpler for small and midsize businesses to mix and match devices and applications on their cellular networks.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Ongoing Broadband Adoption Presents Opportunities -- And Challenges -- For SMBs

October 7, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses can increasingly expect to find high-speed connections whenever they need them, but they still need to accommodate the still-significant group of customers stuck with slower-speed lines.
By Paul Korzeniowski

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