Cachengo Rolls Out Appliance + Cloud Storage Option
The Director series from Cachengo pairs a local storage appliance with cloud-based backup in a "unified storage solution" priced to appeal to small and midsize businesses.
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For SMBs, PayPal Could Mean Risky Business
Many small businesses that deal with PayPal do so because they don't see any viable alternatives. In some cases, however, I wonder if these companies are really aware of the risks they are taking.
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The Virtual Future Looks Bright For SMBs
A year ago, many SMBs were still asking, "what's virtualization?" Today, it's a very different situation.
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Carbonite Launches Small-Biz Version Of Online Backup
Online backup service provider Carbonite has launched Carbonite Pro, a version with pricing and administrative tools designed for small business use.
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Report: IT Good For SMBs
Microsoft has released a survey on how well SMBs have done over the past two years of a difficult economy, and how that correlates with their commitment to IT. Short answer: the more committed they are, the better they did.
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Mac vs. PC Security Not The Real Question
The argument over whether Macs are more secure than Windows PCs may never be resolved, but it's no longer the relevant issue, according to a survey of security experts.
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SMB Trends To Watch In 2010
Technology consultants Access Markets International Partners have pointed to six trends among small and medium businesses that, they say, deserve more attention.
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HP Extends Financing Plans
SMBs can get 0% lease financing on HP products for either 12-month or 36-month terms, with an option to purchase at the end of the lease. Both programs go into effect on Monday, February 1..
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iPad And SMBs, Take Two
Now that we've all found out what Apple has had up its sleeve all these months, we can start to assess the iPad's usefulness for business more confidently. At least one possible use case is clearly out the window -- at least for now -- but the demo introduced one no one had thought about.
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RatePoint Helps Resolve Customer Disputes
Customer review and survey service RatePoint claims that businesses who use its online testimonial services can resolve 90 percent of customer disputes before they turn into negative reviews. That's one of several pieces of advice the company offers small businesses trying to manage their online reputations.
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Does The Apple iPad Have Value For SMBs?
For SMBs, at least, the most useful part of the new Apple iPad may be an accessory.
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Report: SMBs To Spend More On Security
According to a new survey from Forrester Research, businesses of all sizes plan to spend more on security -- especially network security -- in 2010.
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No Easy Answers In Mac Virtualization Roundup
So, which virtualization product is absolutely, positively the best option for running Windows on a Mac? Sorry -- you didn't really think the answer would be that easy, did you?
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Review: Remote Access Options For iPhone Users
A new review takes a look at two of the most popular applications designed to give iPhone users remote access to their desktop PCs.
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Cisco Introduces Financing Plan For SMBs
Small and midsize businesses can get three-year, zero-percent financing on products and services ranging in price up to $250,000.
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Can Your Facebook Friends Sink Your Credit Score?
Want more proof that there is a downside to social networking? Look no further than the latest nitwit banking industry scheme to determine your creditworthiness.
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BBB Offers SMB Security Info
The Better Business Bureau, working with technology and financial companies, unveiled a new online educational resource intended to help small businesses get a grip on data and online security. Based on the BB's numbers, it's past time for plenty of those businesses and their staffs to go back to school.
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Box.net Adds Universal File Viewer To Cloud Content Management
Using technology gained in its acquisition of Increo, users can now view multiple file types from within the Box.net environment.
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Time To Listen To HP's Sales Pitch?
HP's new SMB Exchange sales team is reported to be ready to entice SMBs with good prices and choice of suppliers.
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Avoiding ATM "Skimmer" Threats
A security expert has posted photos of a device that could cost your small business dearly if you fall prey to it: an ATM "skimmer."
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Apple iSlate: Can We Do Business?
The Apple tablet computer to be announced next week -- if it's real -- will almost certainly be a sexy beast. But will it hold any practical appeal for business users?
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Set Up Employees For Telecommuting Success
According to a recent survey, most SMBs are prepared to let employees work from home. Unfortunately, the employees themselves often see the matter differently.
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Microsoft IE Patch Due Today -- Once It's Out, Do The Microsoft IE Patch Today
The fact that the patch for the high-buzz IE vulnerability is being released "out-of-band" is an indication of Microsoft's concern -- both for the vulnerability and no doubt for the rising negative buzz chorus as well. Either way, it's up to you to get your browsers patched, the sooner the better.
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Toshiba, Aastra Launch New Unified Communications Products
Enterprise communications vendor Aastra has introduced a new SMB-scale IP PBX hardware platform, while Toshiba's Telecommunications Division has announced a software package that supports its Strata CIX IP unified communications systems.
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Intuit, Microsoft Join Forces On Web Apps
Microsoft and Intuit have announced plans to integrate the two companies' cloud services development platforms to make it easier for software developers to create and market QuickBooks-compatible applications.
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