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iPad 3 Reports Suggest 8MP Camera
Spy shots of the Apple iPad 3 are hitting the Web fast and furious. The latest batch show off the camera, rear casing, and display panel.
What Makes A Top Storage Startup?
IT professionals need to keep an eye on the recent boom in innovative, new storage firms. Here's why.
Nokia And Windows Phone: No Fallback Plan
Nokia is all-in with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, says one exec. If Plan A fails, there is no Plan B.
RIM Targets September For BlackBerry 10 Launch
Research in Motion 2012 product plans point to a September launch for its BlackBerry 10 platform and two more tablets, says a leaked roadmap.
RIM Might License BlackBerry Platform: Crazy Or Genius?
Research In Motion is talking to Samsung and HTC about licensing its Blackberry 10 smartphone platform, says analyst. All kinds of crazy, or crazy...
Open Source And Other Tech Solutions For Small Businesses
SMBs must stay agile and creative to take advantage of the latest technologies and avoid IT failures.
RIM's Stock Tanks After Poor Quarterly Numbers
Research In Motion's stock was down as much as 10% Friday after the company reported dismal numbers for its most recent quarter.
5 Things RIM Must Do In 2012
Research In Motion has a tough year ahead of it. Here is what the company needs to do to turn itself around.
Android Security: Threat Level None?
Security firms are fanning the flames of fear about mobile malware and viruses, while others accuse such firms of being scammers. Who's right, and...
Domain Name Land Grab Poses Risks For SMBs
Small and midsize businesses may lose out as ICANN begins to create new top-level Web domains. But you can take steps to protect yourself and your...
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3 Bring Your Own Device Risks For SMBs
February 21, 2012Small and midsize businesses can reap real rewards from letting employees bring their own devices to work, but must also manage the dangers.
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10 Steps To Smartphone Privacy
February 18, 2012Smartphone owners, it's you versus bad guys and nosy apps. Follow these 10 tips to keep your data locked down.
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4 Disaster Recovery Tips For SMBs
February 14, 2012Think your SMB can't afford to prep for an IT disaster? Learn from the CIO of Granite Rock, located on the San Andreas Fault--where an earthquake...
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Have Your Users' Passwords Already Been Hacked?
February 08, 2012If employees use their same password at work and in their personal lives, another company's breach may weaken your security. Five steps to...
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How To Spot A Fake Facebook Profile
February 03, 2012Check out these telltale characteristics of the phony Facebook 'Friend,' courtesy of Barracuda Networks.
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9 Password Security Policies For SMBs
January 23, 2012Does your company have strong password practices? Here's expert advice on how to help SMB employees minimize risks.
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Top SMB Security Worries: Intellectual Property, Mobile
January 11, 2012An expert security researcher shares his top security concerns for SMBs in 2012 and offers advice on how smaller companies can manage risks.
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3 Surefire Ways To Tick Off Compliance Auditors
January 04, 2012Avoid these common mistakes to improve your chances for a smooth compliance audit.
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Box Expands Filesharing Security Options
December 15, 2011Security-conscious organizations can limit forwarding of filesharing links, track and limit access from different devices, incorporate Intel...
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4 Tech Trends For SMBs In 2012
December 14, 2011Small and midsize businesses should expect changes in cloud, social, and mobile approaches, for starters.
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SMB Webcasts
- Cloud Success Case Studies
Thursday, October 13, 1 pm ET
Growing companies lay out their real-world successes in transitioning to cloud computing, to help you create strategies for a smooth transition. - Best Practices for SMBs To Build a Robust Mobile Infrastructure
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Find out how to build a cost-effective mobility infrastructure that maximizes productivity, minimizes security challenges. - Mobile Applications for SMBs: Boosting Productivity and Connectivity Safely
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How to give users what they need to be productive, while managing access and security cost effectively. - Simplified Disaster Recovery for SMBs: Virtualization is the Key
On-Demand Webcast
Find out how virtualization can make disaster recovery easier and less expensive. - Managing Security and Compliance in the Advent of Emerging Technologies
On-Demand Webcast
Explore the evolution of cybercrime from meddling teenagers earning their "hacker stripes," to full blown cyber gangs and understand why cybercrime is everyone's concern.
Research & Reports
SMEs and the Cloud: How Much Is Too Much?
This exclusive downloadable research report examines how outsourcing certain IT functions to a service provider can pay off for small and midsize businesses, even more than for large enterprises. But go too far into the cloud, and you may suffer in terms of maintaining agility and responsiveness to market forces.
Secure Design on a Dime: Our Top 5 Best Practices for SMEs
This exclusive downloadable research report details the security tools that small shops need, at a minimum, to prepare for the increasingly complex security and compliance environment that exists today and the top 5 ways growing businesses can stretch their IT budgets.
Current SMB Issue
- 6 Steps To Modern Data Center Architecture: A phased data center upgrade makes technical and financial sense. Randy George suggests six steps to follow.
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- Top Three Microsoft Exchange Concerns and EMC Solutions
Featured Webcasts
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