Paul Mah

Cloud storage offers plenty of affordable space and convenience – qualities that make it especially popular with small businesses. Google Drive just joined the online storage party, and while it’s got serious game, aspects of its Terms of Service (TOS) raises questions about privacy that have a lot of people concerned. Read Paul Mah’s take […]

Small business security can feel like an overwhelming undertaking, especially if you’re not tech savvy. But there are some very simple and affordable ways that you can improve your network security. In this article I’ll identify three of the most common ways hackers break into business networks, and I’ll show you three basics tips that […]

Every small business needs backup and disaster recovery tools, but equally important, you need to account for the time to effect that recovery in the event your business is struck by some type of data disaster. While virtualization can cut your recovery time, it’s not the complete answer. Paul Mah at ITBE takes a look […]

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD is an all-in-one projector with a twist: it comes with a dock specifically designed for Apple iOS devices, as well as built-in speakers. The Apple dock allows for a level of flexibility not found in other projectors, while the integrated speakers allows business users  to easily share a range of multimedia […]

To help small business owners and managers who may be exploring how they can use the iPad tablet to enhance their work productivity, I’ve drawn up five practical ways that they can use the iPad in their business. 1. Office Productivity Tool One obvious use of the iPad would be its use as an office […]

What do you think of when you hear the term video surveillance? Orwell’s 1984? Shady characters involved in questionable activities? The Nanny Cam? Draconian uses aside, there are plenty of sound business reasons to add video surveillance to your small business arsenal. Paul Mah presents three different ways to get started. Are you ready for […]

Small business technology expert and blogger Paul Mah offers his take on 10 steps small business owners and managers can take to protect their most valuable — and often most vulnerable — business asset: their data. Think you’ve done enough to protect your data? Read the list and let us know.

There’s no doubt that mobile devices are great tools and give small business a competitive edge. But when it comes to iPads and other tablets, it’s important to think about your specific business needs and whether iPads will contribute to your bottom line. Paul Mah raises three issues any small business owner should consider before […]

You may have heard about the benefits of implementing social media in your small business. While many of the benefits are real and certainly achievable, you need to understand both sides of the story before embarking on any mission. Today, we highlight some social media pointers that aren’t often mentioned. Effective Social Media Costs Money […]

With no end in sight to the rapid growth of Wi-Fi-ready smartphones, tablets and laptops, it’s no wonder that many SMBs and SOHOs are scrambling to either setup their first Wi-Fi network, or to upgrade an existing wireless infrastructure in order to accommodate the demand for mobile devices at work. Despite its operational simplicity, putting […]

Review of the Asus Eee Slate B121 A business-centric Windows 7 tablet, the Asus Eee Slate B121 incorporates powerful expansion capabilities in the form of USB 2.0 ports and TPM security. But is it right for your small business? The Asus Eee Slate B121 is a Windows 7 tablet PC that is optimized for the […]

Our man in Singapore, Paul Mah, was on hand when Dell announced its latest series of PowerEdge servers. He gives us a look at what small businesses can expect in terms of server features and capabilities — from cooling and performance to energy consumption and system management. Several features even caught his attention as unique. […]