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5 Mobile Metrics That Matter For SMBs
Seeing low usage of your mobile apps? Tons of uninstalls? Focus on these numbers to improve your SMB mobile strategy.
Google Must Make 4 Antitrust Fixes
European Commission demands proposals to address its anti-trust concerns, which include results placement and copying content from other search...
4 Ways Facebook Can Woo SMBs
Facebook's ad revenue depends largely on the combined pool of smaller advertisers. Here's what the company can do to better serve SMBs.
Iomega Unveils NAS Appliance For SMBs
StorCenter px12-450r networked attached storage appliance features Intel Ivy Bridge processor and incorporates McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for...
Hybrid CIOs: The Future Of SMB IT?
David Hemendinger is both COO and CIO of the midmarket firm Summer Infant--and likes it. Here's why he thinks a hybrid COO/CIO/CTO role will...
Why Google's Nexus Plan Makes Sense
Google is preparing to revamp how "pure Android" smartphones are sold in a move that will surely appeal to diehard Android users.
5 Steps To A Strong SMB Mobile App
It's easier than ever to create a mobile app, but just because you build it doesn't mean anyone will come. Here's how to get consumers to actually...
Microsoft Sees Cloud As SMB Security Cure
Microsoft pushing the idea that cloud services offer more cost-effective security for SMBs than the alternative.
T-Mobile USA Regains Footing
Customer defections at T-Mobile USA slowed dramatically during Q1 2012; CEO talks up the company's "challenger status."
State of SMB IT: Spending, Priorities
Spiceworks' State of SMB IT report shines a light on where SMBs are spending their IT time and money. Take a look at the plans of your peers.
Google Faces Antitrust Inquiry In India
Regulators in Europe, the U.S., and now India circle Google; number of formal complaints still to be determined.
CTIA 2012: AT&T, Verizon Debut LTE Phones
Samsung and HTC debut new LTE 4G smartphones for AT&T and Verizon Wireless ahead of wireless conference.
Samsung Galaxy S III: Key Features
Samsung's 2012 flagship phone, the Galaxy S III, comes chock full of software innovations, wrapped inside a pebble-shaped, polycarbonate shell.
Android 4.0 Installed On Just 4.9% Of Devices
Six months after debuting, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been installed on a small percentage of Android devices overall. Most devices still...
RIM BlackBerry 10 Devs Get $10,000 Promise
Research In Motion is so confident in its BlackBerry 10 platform that it promised developers they will earn at least $10,000 during the first year...
Samsung Leads Smartphone Surge
Samsung and Apple hold the lion's share of the shipments and the profits with respect to smartphones, IDC research says.
How Virtualization Increased IT's Value At One SMB
Server virtualization and improved disaster readiness didn't just solve Acorda Therapeutics' growing pains and compliance-related headaches. IT...
Woz Digs Windows Phone, But LG Doesn't
Apple's co-founder gives the Lumia 900 Windows Phone a public display of affection, while LG halts efforts to bring new Windows Phones to market.
5 Tips For Handling Complaints On Social Media
Here's advice on how small and midsize businesses can handle negative customer feedback on social platforms without becoming overwhelmed.
5-Step IaaS Migration Plan
SMBs have saved big buying complex software on a subscription model. Here's how to determine if infrastructure services can pay off, too.
IaaS A Bad Deal? Not So Fast
The calculation as to whether infrastructure services make sense involves more than just sunk data center costs.
How To Hack The Password Problem
Though they are often the weakest link, passwords aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Here's how to shore up and manage your organization's passwords
Samsung Steals Nokia's Mobile Crown
Samsung's first quarter results put it ahead of Nokia, but research firms disagree whether it regained the smartphone lead from Apple.
Former Nokia Exec Slams Elop And Windows Phone
Former Nokia senior executive says CEO has wrecked the company with his choice to adopt Windows Phone.
Salesforce.com Government Cloud: What's Inside
Salesforce.com unveils government-focused suite of services, app marketplace, and small business partner program for customers in federal, state,...
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