Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T18:43:14.739-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:small-business-technology Rakesh Raman rraman103 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7814682370904082368-81046948074a4e630befd62bcf7cd1df 2009-11-24T16:16:37.914-05:00

Don't let process improvement morph into an all consuming software project. There are cheaper, easier ways to help your business run better.

Don't let process improvement morph into an all consuming software project. There are cheaper, easier ways to help your business run better. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/business-process-improvement-should-not.html Phil Ayres payres580 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1779184237552202000-5abe9a4ac146a22458c4cf1880637084 2009-11-24T04:51:12.124-05:00

Software Testing Training of a different kind Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Anne-Marie Charrett in Software Testing, Training Ever dreamed of being personally trained by Cem Kaner? How about Doug Hoffman? No? Ok, maybe Scott Barber is more your style?

Software Testing Training of a different kind Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Anne-Marie Charrett in Software Testing, Training Ever dreamed of being personally trained by Cem Kaner? How about Doug Hoffman? No? Ok, maybe Scott Barber is more your style? http://mavericktester.com/software-testing-training-of-a-different-kind Anne-Marie Charrett acharrett717 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5357577060451738096-f55653e63ec8bce41104ef2252216104 2009-11-23T13:59:02.708-05:00

Business Technology survivability is an imperative for many organizations that operate in the global networked economy, yet some are unprepared for a natural disaster. Cisco recently shared the results of an insightful nationwide survey.

Business Technology survivability is an imperative for many organizations that operate in the global networked economy, yet some are unprepared for a natural disaster. Cisco recently shared the results of an insightful nationwide survey. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/11/many-unprepared-for-bt-disaster.html David Deans ddeans756 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11143949368282798359-4d1f9a5bb9c3c9e2899cfce9af8e92d2 2009-11-18T22:05:14.743-05:00

Help your employees to work better with these timewasting tools.

Help your employees to work better with these timewasting tools. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/ban-twitter-buy-chatter.html Phil Ayres payres580 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16713242677736655059-63a1b5b95ef62953bcaa32b44737aec2 2009-11-11T11:17:21.055-05:00

November 10, 2009, 06:43 PM — www.symantec.com — In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin and yang is used to describe how seemingly opposing forces are interconnected and interdependent, in turn giving rise to each other. Today’s small...

November 10, 2009, 06:43 PM — www.symantec.com — In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin and yang is used to describe how seemingly opposing forces are interconnected and interdependent, in turn giving rise to each other. Today’s small... http://www.itworld.com/small-business/84301/security-zen-the-yin-and-yang-protecting-your-information Benjamin Jolley bjolley276 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:137090245025099571-4fad096d8d012e1bf53669c32fa00170 2009-11-10T14:09:29.030-05:00

Managing PCs is expensive because of the software. So separate the software from the PC.

Managing PCs is expensive because of the software. So separate the software from the PC. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/vmware-and-saas-really-can-make-office.html Phil Ayres payres580 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7367493921768378531-26ba639a3388bd235b5bb5fcc46d95d0 2009-11-16T10:41:45.751-05:00

The accelerating Organic IT phenomenon is being driven by executive frustration that today's business technology demands are not being fully met by their internal support organization. Some IT teams, however, have taken decisive action to free-up time to become more responsive to their savvy user's requests for new capabilities.

The accelerating Organic IT phenomenon is being driven by executive frustration that today's business technology demands are not being fully met by their internal support organization. Some IT teams, however, have taken decisive action to free-up time to become more responsive to their savvy user's requests for new capabilities. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/11/managed-service-antidote-to-organic-it.html David Deans ddeans756 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16649781143316861425-c5ac427b56f936debc1f9662aa881c63 2009-11-12T12:06:02.391-05:00

A couple of weeks back I blogged 'Your desktop will get a facelift. Who is holding the scalpel?'. It got me some interesting feedback by email that I won't repeat here from proponents of a couple of the technologies mentioned. The post, and some...

A couple of weeks back I blogged 'Your desktop will get a facelift. Who is holding the scalpel?'. It got me some interesting feedback by email that I won't repeat here from proponents of a couple of the technologies mentioned. The post, and some... http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/maybe-google-has-it-right.html Phil Ayres payres580 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14594007631926304429-0d06e0fd8115f4c721a43c72d3eca91e 2009-11-13T14:39:21.208-05:00

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does...

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does... http://thecostsavingsguy.com/saving-small-business/ Bruce Judson bjudson427 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18054025205448429052-981eb4ef0e6e6f194684ec5a9c0199d9 2009-11-11T12:49:47.968-05:00

With millions of small and medium businesses using QuickBooks to manage their financial affairs, the industry for QuickBooks “add-ons” has blossomed. Add-on programs are essential to many small and mid-sized businesses because they are often the...

With millions of small and medium businesses using QuickBooks to manage their financial affairs, the industry for QuickBooks “add-ons” has blossomed. Add-on programs are essential to many small and mid-sized businesses because they are often the... http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/10-terrific-quickbooks-extras/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15898548781512398745-3a6acef10579496bf82e68a01520da4c 2009-11-05T14:01:49.295-05:00

Use the bouncing ball to show your boss that you have a major business process that needs real case management, not 'smart, slideware case management'.

Use the bouncing ball to show your boss that you have a major business process that needs real case management, not 'smart, slideware case management'. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/case-management-follow-bouncing-ball.html Phil Ayres payres580 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8503886712705538705-fbd9cf4cf755f40aaed3e77ab62fc8f0 2009-11-12T11:04:36.627-05:00

To get from IPv4 to IPv6, a number of different transition methods have been proposed. Some of these methods have been implemented in products, some deployed in networks, and some do not work the way they were intended...

To get from IPv4 to IPv6, a number of different transition methods have been proposed. Some of these methods have been implemented in products, some deployed in networks, and some do not work the way they were intended... http://telecomtv.com/groupdetail_postsDetail.aspx?n=45733&id=4efbed5a-0cc3-4ebd-be09-94f384af3e57# David Deans ddeans756 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3446017656379132102-1bf96540e06fea1c4c4411c1100163c8 2009-11-02T10:50:47.559-05:00

The analysis coming from your business process shows a gap in the data. Trust your gut that there is a bigger problem hiding away.

The analysis coming from your business process shows a gap in the data. Trust your gut that there is a bigger problem hiding away. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/listen-to-your-gut-when-process.html Phil Ayres payres580 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15856013645661981843-be8aea1bdc013d22550959bd4a28e615 2009-10-30T09:44:26.749-04:00

Windows 7 may be the end of the road for OS control over desktop usability.

Windows 7 may be the end of the road for OS control over desktop usability. http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/your-desktop-will-get-facelift-who-is.html Phil Ayres payres580 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9414906496121509811-7a3c8ae7744c76efa35beafa5b915444 2009-10-28T08:43:24.670-04:00

If your biz communications systems need to be replaced or upgraded, going virtual and to the cloud can help conserve capital, reduce operating expenses, boost productivity, and mitigate risk. Here is how.

If your biz communications systems need to be replaced or upgraded, going virtual and to the cloud can help conserve capital, reduce operating expenses, boost productivity, and mitigate risk. Here is how. http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/tips/archives/2009/10/improve_technol.html Kristy (Lash) DelMuto klashdelmuto405 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1181526445400942807-7d6ca1d82e0d433a8010bee2abef15f6 2009-10-13T12:52:58.302-04:00

PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ:MALL, www.pcmall.com), a leading IT solutions provider, has launched a new web-based social network where small business owners and IT executives can connect, find valuable resources to grow their businesses, and gain the knowledge and tools they need to face today’s most complex business challenges. Members of this free community will enjoy discounts on technology products, timely discussion groups and webinars, a comprehensive knowledge bank of white papers on technical and business topics, and best-practice advice from a panel of experts in various fields.

PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ:MALL, www.pcmall.com), a leading IT solutions provider, has launched a new web-based social network where small business owners and IT executives can connect, find valuable resources to grow their businesses, and gain the knowledge and tools they need to face today’s most complex business challenges. Members of this free community will enjoy discounts on technology products, timely discussion groups and webinars, a comprehensive knowledge bank of white papers on technical and business topics, and best-practice advice from a panel of experts in various fields. http://www.pcmall.com/n/Investor-Relations/navLinks-133 Paula Johns pjohns350 12 11 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14141379204376117197-d1bcf51463716c00ff0a401d536a59e6 2009-10-30T16:13:45.639-04:00

BusinessWeek reader Rom Mattesich learns the hard way about entrusting his family-run company's Web affairs to a free service.

BusinessWeek reader Rom Mattesich learns the hard way about entrusting his family-run company's Web affairs to a free service. http://www.businessweek.com/blogs/whatsyourstoryidea/archives/2009/10/one_tale_of_woe.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10263452810359765899-72bea8d49cac40e1b07fc83b7fe9c661 2009-10-27T09:48:04.420-04:00

The SearchStorage channel on TechTarget (Australia) reports EMC's drop in sales in its Content Management and Archiving (CMA) division, due to what some may call uncharacteristic tardiness on the part of EMC when it comes to technology acquisitions.

The SearchStorage channel on TechTarget (Australia) reports EMC's drop in sales in its Content Management and Archiving (CMA) division, due to what some may call uncharacteristic tardiness on the part of EMC when it comes to technology acquisitions. http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/emc-consumes-sharepoint-saving-it-from.html Phil Ayres payres580 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5484202459949716425-0a8561797f48694a6991cfb381e8f064 2009-10-19T11:29:12.825-04:00

One of the best things to happen to small business the last several years is the arrival of computing services that you access online. Here are my top five online invoicing and bookkeeping services for small business:

One of the best things to happen to small business the last several years is the arrival of computing services that you access online. Here are my top five online invoicing and bookkeeping services for small business: http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/online-bookkeeping-small-business/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16029400130486152971-1f378cdd16a3c83602899379cf231a36 2009-10-22T09:29:21.601-04:00

Its hard to get employees to buy-in to process improvement is tough Process change strikes at the core of people's working existences and identities, making them resist the change more than can sometimes be considered rational. But its OK, you have an undiscovered ally.

Its hard to get employees to buy-in to process improvement is tough Process change strikes at the core of people's working existences and identities, making them resist the change more than can sometimes be considered rational. But its OK, you have an undiscovered ally. http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/process-maven-and-reaching-employee-buy.html Phil Ayres payres580 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15953910073848752408-876738cfb0cc14fa975cb9674114d21f 2009-10-14T16:18:23.389-04:00

Organizations that deploy the most advanced Internet protocol-based collaboration technologies achieve more than twice the return on their collaboration investment and perform better than their less collaborative peers, according to a thought-provoking Frost & Sullivan market study.

Organizations that deploy the most advanced Internet protocol-based collaboration technologies achieve more than twice the return on their collaboration investment and perform better than their less collaborative peers, according to a thought-provoking Frost & Sullivan market study. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/10/culture-is-key-to-advanced.html David Deans ddeans756 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9065903954625017736-f7a38d8531cf746650e3395f0fcc8651 2009-10-21T12:31:42.760-04:00

Know your beast when it comes to your first software project

Know your beast when it comes to your first software project http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/comic-book-software-projects.html Phil Ayres payres580 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3892409764423359793-40d34046113537d44693bf906cf0350d 2009-10-14T11:41:03.031-04:00

AT&T announced the availability of Security Event and Threat Analysis and Security Device Management, two new managed security services available for businesses of all sizes.

AT&T announced the availability of Security Event and Threat Analysis and Security Device Management, two new managed security services available for businesses of all sizes. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/10/in-cloud-approach-to-cyber-security.html David Deans ddeans756 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:345201621262472271-6628c96416810b8140ae4d54cbfb4385 2009-04-15T12:50:53.301-04:00

Today we have a guest post by Sarah Milstein, a Web 2.0 consultant, on five ways to use Twitter in your career or in your business. — Marci Posts from Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey Twitter is a simple messaging service that you’ve either heard...

Today we have a guest post by Sarah Milstein, a Web 2.0 consultant, on five ways to use Twitter in your career or in your business. — Marci Posts from Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey Twitter is a simple messaging service that you’ve either heard... http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/07/how-twitter-can-help-at-work/ Lauren Young lyoung404 60 59 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11994054093108916990-1ce81eca7b8f18ba4ae868a08d0dbc28 2009-10-09T09:14:30.829-04:00

For SMBs undertaking software or process automation projects, agile approaches are essential. Just make sure you trust your team to deliver.

For SMBs undertaking software or process automation projects, agile approaches are essential. Just make sure you trust your team to deliver. http://advice.cio.com/leonardo_mattiazzi/lean_thinking_and_agile_methodologies_where_is_the_fit Phil Ayres payres580 5 5 0 0