Lauren Simonds

The interior design of a computer isn’t exactly something SMB owners (or other normal people) spend a lot of time thinking about. But a new Intel-developed design spec promises to make computers run cooler and quieter — two good reasons why you should keep reading. Gateway’s new E-Series consists of three different PC models, one […]

It doesn’t matter whether your small business consists of one desktop or a phalanx of server-connected PCs, spam can impact your company’s bottom line in terms of the work hours spent dealing with it and the all-too-real potential for identity theft. Cloudmark, a San Francisco, Calif.-based company that provides spam protection for over one million […]

When you hear the phrase “data security,” you probably think of anti-virus software, password protection or maybe even encrypted files. It’s not too likely that you think of USB ports, memory keys and CD writers. Typically unmonitored, these overlooked ports and devices make it all too easy for critical or sensitive data to waltz right […]

Two new companies, SalesCenter and eUnify have recently entered the online database arena — a neighborhood that seems to be growing of late. Other ASPs that offer some kind of database capability include NetSuite, CRM.com and Salesforce.com(a direct competitor of SalesCenter). While the two companies differ in their business — SalesCenter helps a company manage […]

IBM’s newest addition to the ThinkPad dynasty, the G41, comes with a solid list of technical specifications intended to make your mobile computing experience more powerful and productive. But beyond the evolutionary path of performance computing, the company also announced that it’s adding to its popular and well-received ThinkVantage Technologies in an attempt to keep […]

When it comes to print capability, small-business needs run the gamut from stand-alone desktop printers for occasional use to large, networked taskmasters suitable for continuous high-volume printing. Xerox today announced four new black and white products — laser printers and Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) — that, according to the company, deliver “reliable, flawless work” no matter […]

The Shelby County Health System (SCHS), located in rural Harlan, Iowa, consists of the 52-bed Myrtue Memorial Hospital, the 12-physician Shelby County Medical Clinic, the Prairie Rose Mental Health Center and three satellite offices in the surrounding community. Maintaining the IT systems of a facility with just over 300 employees isn’t easy, according to Khristine […]

Addressing the technology issues that SMBs face every day — no IT support, small budgets and ever-increasing technology demands, Dell announced two new servers and special services designed to help small businesses stay competitive. According to Dell, the PowerEdge SC420 and SC1420 offer SMBs flexibility in both price and capability. Billing the SC420 as “a […]

Viruses, Trojans, worms and malware: small business owners who rely on computers and the Internet are all too familiar with the damage any one of those digital vermin can cause. It often seems impossible for the anti-virus software companies to keep up with the hackers who crank out viruses at an alarming rate. Sana Security, […]

Staying in touch with clients, customers and the home office is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business, especially if you’re on the road a lot. The people at palmOne recognize this fact and today the company has announced a new smartphone platform — the Treo 650 — designed to […]

Keeping an office organized and on schedule — as any small business owner will tell you — can be a daunting task. Depending on the nature of your business, you have to track appointments, service calls, meetings, vendors, clients, employees, resources, vacations and more. Office Tracker, a software application from the Austin, Texas-based Milum Corporation, […]