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Leaving InformationWeek SMB, And Introducing Enterprise Efficiency!
March 01, 2010
As regular readers of InformationWeek SMB may have noticed, I haven't been around much lately. That's because for the past few weeks, I've been hard at work at a brand new TechWeb "skunkworks" project called Enterprise Efficiency, or E2, which launched last Friday.
Announcing The Launch Of Enterprise Efficiency!
March 01, 2010
I can't tell you how excited I am about the launch of Enterprise Efficiency, unique new community where CIOs and other business technology leaders and executive decision makers can share peer guidance, news and analysis, and best practices on the strategic uses of technology in the enterprise.
Should SMBs Upgrade To Office 2010?
February 01, 2010
Just because Microsoft releases a new version of Office, does that mean you need to buy it? Just as important, if you do buy it, do you need to buy it for all the workers in your company?
Does The Apple iPad Have Value For SMBs?
January 28, 2010
For SMBs, at least, the most useful part of the new Apple iPad may be an accessory.
Which One Of These SMB Personas Do You Most Resemble?
January 26, 2010
In many ways, Chris Green and Colin Wilcox are typical IT staffers, who just happened to have helped Microsoft design Windows Server 2008. But their real claim to fame is that they're not real people.
Riverbed's Cascade 8.4 Improves WAN Peformance Monitoring
January 25, 2010
The upgrade gives Cascade users the ability to monitor Wide Area Networking peformance for end users and in WAN-optimized environments.
Box.net Adds Universal File Viewer To Cloud Content Management
January 22, 2010
Using technology gained in its acquisition of Increo, users can now view multiple file types from within the Box.net environment.
Synology's DiskStation DS1010+ NAS Kicks Off Series Of New Storage Products
January 20, 2010
The new DiskStation DS1010+ 5-bay Networked Attached Storage device is only the first in a series of new storage devices and upgrades expected from Synology in the first half of 2010.
Intel Demos New vPro Technology For SMBs
January 19, 2010
At a small event here in rainy San Francisco, Intel executives showed off the 2010 version of the company's vPro platform, designed to add user benefits to vPro's traditional management and security features.
7 Ways To Help Your Employees Use Their Own Smartphones
January 19, 2010
Sharing the cost of mobile equipment and service can be cost-effective for companies of all sizes -- according to a new Forrester Research report.
Why Cloud Computing Matters More To SMBs
January 19, 2010
Barry X Lynn, Chairman and CEO of cloud platform vendor 3Tera, talks about why cloud computing makes a bigger difference for small and midsize companies than for large enterprises. The reasons might surprise you.
Introducing The E-Learning How-To Center
January 15, 2010
Do your company's IT staffers know everything they need to know? Didn't think so. After all, how could they? Combine all the different technologies with the speed of new developments and increasing demands on IT staffers' time in this rough econonmy, and staying up to speed can seem practically impossible. But as shown in the new InformationWeek SMB E-Learning How-To Center, though, it doesn't have be that way.
SMBs Boost Interest In Software as a Service
January 14, 2010
A new CompTIA survey of small and midsize businesses reveals growing interest SaaS and managed services.
Spam Tips For SMBs
January 14, 2010
Sure, even the smallest companies need some sort of anit-spam solution. But that doesn't mean there aren't things you can do to reduce the amount of spam you get in the first place.
The Street Touts 3 Kinda Crazy New SMB Tech Tools
January 12, 2010
Earlier today, InformationWeek SMB posted our take on SMB-oriented technology introductions at CES. Turns out we weren't the only ones: TheStreet.com came up with three choices of its own. But be warned, they get increasingly strange...
i365 Launches EVault Cloud-Connected Services Platform
January 11, 2010
The Seagate company is making its hybrid cloud storage platform available to independent software vendors. Look for the first backup vendors to start using the platform to enable cloud-connected backups within a few months, with more following next year.
Review: Toshiba Touch-Screen Laptop
January 11, 2010
The Toshiba Satellite Pro U500-EZ1311 is a solid business laptop computer -- that happens to come with a fun and functional touch-screen display at a reasonable price. Just don't think that the touch-screen capability is going to change your life.
Introducing InformationWeek SMB!
January 07, 2010
Why should enterprises have all the fun? Sure, big companies are important, but small and midsize businesses constitute more than 99% of all U.S. businesses and employ more than half the U.S. workforce. And SMBs need sophisticated technology too, they just don't have the same level of resources and expertise. And SMBs can often get more upside out of new technology than can enterprises burdened with legacy investments and infrastructure. That's why we're introducting InformationWeek SMB, a new site aimed at the tech needs of Small and Midsize Businesses.
HP, Lenovo Roll Out SMB Notebooks At CES
January 06, 2010
New SMB products from major vendors highlight the newly business-friendly Consumer Electronics Show this week. Check out the latest business-oriented notebooks, desktops, and netbooks -- including touch-screen models and even so-called hybrids.
What Does The Nexus One Google SuperPhone Mean For SMBs?
January 05, 2010
Today's big news was the introduction of Google's Nexus One smartphone. Initial reactions were largely positive, but didn't center on its possible application in small and midsize companies. InformationWeek SMB contributor Steve Hilton fills the gap.
10 Things That WON'T Happen In 2009 - Were We Right or Wrong?
January 04, 2010
bMighty bravely goes back to check whether our 2009 "anti-predictions" held true -- or if they actually happened. How well do you think we did?
5 Mobility Predictions For 2010
December 31, 2009
Five predictions for what SMBs can expect on the mobility front in the coming year -- from Trust Digital.
7 Cloud Computing Predictions For 2010
December 31, 2009
Seven Predictions on what SMBs can expect from the world of cloud computing in the coming year -- from Appirio.
5 Security Predictions For 2010
December 24, 2009
Varonis shares five security trends that will impact SMBs in the coming year.
3 SMBs Illustrate The Different Approaches To Windows 7 -- And Other Top Tech Issues
December 23, 2009
IT folks from three very different small-to-midsize organizations talk about their plans for migrating to Windows 7, plus how they're dealing with the economy, mobility, and tech support.