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Imation Acquires Nexsan For $120 Million
Imation steps toward becoming a full-service storage provider and strengthens its hand in SMB data centers with the purchase of Nexsan.
7 Great Add-Ons For Basecamp
These 7 apps and add-ons will help you get the most of the Basecamp cloud project management and collaboration platform.
CTIA To Merge U.S. Trade Shows In 2014
U.S. mobile and wireless industry's main lobbying group will combine its two yearly shows into one larger event in a bid to remain relevant.
Zuckerberg Photo Flap: 4 Lessons
What Randi Zuckerberg's 'private' Facebook photo -- and subsequent Twitter fuming -- can teach the rest of us about social business.
Why One SMB Sticks With Windows XP: Truckload Of Toner
For budget-constrained small businesses, the decision to upgrade from XP is complicated by older networks, peripherals, applications, and, in...
11 Amazing Apps Of 2012
Here are 11 applications that mattered in 2012 -- and a hint at what's to come. Each underscores meaningful software trends.
7 SMB Technology Predictions For 2013
What's in store for small and midsize business technology in the New Year?
Google Escapes Antitrust Shackles
FTC's antitrust case against Google appears to be winding down without Google being slapped with any penalties or restrictions. Be glad.
8 Modest Proposals For Reducing Email
Want to trim corporate email inboxes? Consider these unorthodox ideas.
Ransomware, Social Scams Lead 2013 SMB Security Fears
Expect the bad guys to spend more time pursuing small and midsize business (SMB) targets on mobile, cloud, and social platforms, Symantec says.
9 Bargain IT Tools For SMBs
Stretch your IT budget with open source and free products and services. Added win: Open source tools' opportunity for customization.
6 Key BYO Skills For SMB IT Pros
The bring-your-own era will change the skill set required to manage SMB IT environments. Here are the roles you'll need to embrace to survive.
SugarSync Adds Search, Collaboration To Cloud Storage
SugarSync CEO describes new features, takes questions on cloud security in the latest episode of InformationWeek Valley View.
How The USO Makes Most Of Cloud
IT strategy behind the USO's mission to support American troops worldwide includes carefully-built business cases for cloud projects.
3 Ways SMBs Can Leverage Big Data
ClickFuel CEO and former Monster.com executive Steve Pogorzelski shares his advice on big data and small business.
4 Smartphone Upgrade Pitfalls For SMBs
It's smartphone upgrade time, and my Android is falling apart right on cue. Here are some mistakes I'm hoping to avoid when choosing my next device.
Tumblr Hack: 4 Security Reminders For SMBs
Following GNAA's defacing of several thousand Tumblr blogs, take these security reminders to heart -- especially if you use popular publishing...
Apple iTunes 11: Visual Tour
Take a closer look at Apple iTunes 11 and see how the venerable music application and e-commerce interface has been redesigned for the better.
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
Even in tech time, it seems silly to sound the death knell so soon on such a significant overhaul. Did you really expect instant success?
Black Friday, Cyber Monday: 4 SMB Lessons
SMBs should mind these tech-focused takeaways from the annual shopping craze.
8 Essential Black Friday Apps
Braving the Black Friday crowds? Don't even think of leaving the house without these applications on your smartphone.
Black Friday: 5 Tips For Online Traffic Surges
Black Friday should remind SMBs to prepare for spikes in website traffic, not just during the busy holiday shopping season but throughout the year.
6 Risks Your BYOD Policy Must Address
Strong company policies are a must for managing legal and other risks of personal devices used in the workplace. Are you addressing all the issues?
Windows 8: 8 Big Benefits For SMBs
Windows 8 adoption carries some possible trouble and many potential benefits for small and midsize businesses. Use these factors to decide if it's...
RIM CEO: App Store Size Doesn't Matter
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins, pitching BlackBerry 10 in the weeks leading to its release, insists RIM is playing it smart with its app store.
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