Article Series

What is a Virtual Desktop, and Why Should You Care?

A virtual desktop offers a wealth of benefits to small businesses including remote access, security and reduced...

What is Mobile Commerce, and Why Should You Care?

The Internet changed the way we buy goods and services, and mobile devices are about to do the same. Laurie McCabe...

What is Business Intelligence, and Why Should You Care?

Want to keep your fingers on the pulse of your small business? Business intelligence software can help, and it's...

What's a Collaboration Suite & Why Should You Care?

Collaboration Web tools can improve efficiency, productivity and keep everyone focused. Laurie McCabe explains what...

What is Hybrid Computing, and Why Should You Care?

SMB analyst Laurie McCabe explains the benefits of combining small business software that runs on your computers and...

What's an App Store, and Why Should You Care?

Need specialized small business software but worried it won't work with your QuickBooks, Salesforce or other...

What is Social Media Management, and Why Should You Care?

Social networking is a crucial part of small business marketing, but managing it all can be overwhelming. Laurie...

What is TCO and Why Should You Care?

Understanding the total cost of ownership as it applies to technology will help you make better buying decisions for...

What Is Green IT, and Why Should You Care?

Laurie McCabe offers up strategies and tips and resources — suitable for any small business — that are...

What is SEM, and Why Should You Care?

Now that you’ve got your business Web site up and running, how will prospective customers find it? Laurie...

What are Managed Services, and Why Should You Care?

Do you spend more time dealing with your technology than running your company? Laurie McCabe explains managed...

What is a Thin Client, and Why Should You Care?

Could your business benefit from thin clients? If you think we’re talking health and wellness, read analyst...

What is Unified Communications, and Why Should You Care?

Communicating with customers used to be easier when all you had to worry about was a phone. Today, we use multiple...

What's a Business App Appliance, and Why Should You Care?

Think Xbox or Tivo…but for work instead of play. Analyst Laurie McCabe explains what a business application...

What is Virtualization, and Why Should You Care?

Analyst Laurie McCabe explains one of the more complex tech concepts and talks about how virtualization can benefit...

What is Social Networking, and Why Should You Care?

It seems everyone today is blogging, tweeting, linking in or posting on Facebook. Social networking’s a huge...

What is Cloud Computing � and Why Should You Care?

Laurie McCabe kicks off her new SmallBusinessComputing.com column by shedding light on cloud computing.