Archive: June 2003

June 30, 2003

David Strom: The Best PR Skill: Follow Up

My spin: David Strom, CMP's Tech Editor and a former tech consultant has tons of advise for PR folk....

June 30, 2003

GoldMineÆ Plus Accounting for use with QuickBooksÆ Now Available

My spin: This what makes Intuit's Quickbooks so powerful and why many larger software vendors are fighting to not...

June 30, 2003

Dell Business Tour

I just got back from speaking to some execs at Dell's Business Tour. It's an 18 wheeler truck, that...

June 27, 2003

NewsScan: GOOGLE TOOLBAR EXTENDS FEATURES

My spin: One of the positive benefits of the purchase of Blogger.com News Clip: Search engine Google is extending...

June 26, 2003

Washington Post: User Groups, Hanging Together

News Clip: John Sherman, a vice president at the Capital PC User Group, is a little depressed about the...

June 26, 2003

Entrepreneur Media Wins Federal Trademark Lawsuit

My spin: I was rooting for Scott Smith, however the law has spoken let's now move on. News Clip:...

June 25, 2003

Reuters: IBM Unveils New Express Software for Smaller Firms

My spin: I hope to have a lot more on this later on...sorry for the brevity. News Clip: AMSTERDAM...

June 25, 2003

News Factor: IT Heavyweights Join on Home Networking

News Clip: The image being projected by a new consortium called the "Digital Home Working Group" is that of...

June 25, 2003

News Factor: SnapperMail Brings E-Mail Perks to Handhelds

News Clip: As wireless PDAs and phones with PDA capabilities proliferate, savvy mobile e-mail users are looking for great...

June 25, 2003

USA Today: Verizon: Keep your number

My spin: Verizon has EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT customer service. And, yes, favoring customers to switch service with no charge and...

June 25, 2003

Forbes: Stamps.com sues PayPal, EBay for contract breach

News Clip: CHICAGO, June 25 (Reuters) - Stamps.com (nasdaq: STMP - news - people), which sells postage stamps online,...

June 24, 2003

Sharp's New Multifunction Digital Imagers(TM) Let Busy Small-Office Users Copy, Print And Scan With Ease

MAHWAH, N.J., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Document Solutions Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corp., today...

June 24, 2003

NY Times: The Corporate Blog Is Catching On

My spin: Mr. Alan Meckler, chief executive of Jupitermedia in Darien, Conn. views blogging as a marketing opportunity. "But...

June 24, 2003

Blogger and Bloki get upgrades

I use Blogger Pro to update the news section of smallbiztechnology.com and was pleasantly surprised to see an entirely...

June 24, 2003

Dell to Offer AT&T Wireless Internet Access

My spin: Dell is quickly moving away from its core of selling PCs and servers. You can get hosting,...

June 24, 2003

News Factor: Revisiting Core IT Strategies

My spin: This ties directly into my interview with Norm Brodsky (Inc Magazine) about the importance of technology. News...

June 24, 2003

ChapuraÆ Releases New MicrosoftÆ OutlookÆ Synchronization Software, KeySuiteô, Giving Palm OS Users a Competitive Edge Over Pocket PC

My spin: I'll have an article up about this new release later on today. News Clip: KeySuite Synchronizes More...

June 23, 2003

Gateway to Build Out Branded Product Line With High-Value Handhelds

My spin: Gateway is expanding so much and while I hope it's good for the company, I wonder if...

June 20, 2003

EarthLink Launches New Website Builder

My spin: There's so many of these Web site builder tools around. They are great for those who are...

June 20, 2003

Anchor Desk: The NEW best way to set up a home network

My spin: For those of you with more than one PC in your home, this is a must read...

June 20, 2003

Smallbusinesscomputing.com: How Big Tech Businesses Sell to Small Businesses

My spin: Very enlightening report. News Clip: Small and medium businesses ó those with 10 to 200 employees ó...

June 19, 2003

HP and NetLedger Creating Integrated Technology Solutions for Small- and Medium-sized Business Market

My spin: HP and Netledger joining together is pretty compelling. A HUGE plus for Netledger and an extension of...

June 19, 2003

Cebit Coverage: HP (drawing crowds, giving information...a great actor)

I don't know if HP used an actor or just a "regular" employee but yesterday and today HP continued...

June 19, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Dave Graveline...

Dave Graveline of Into Tomorrow, a Flordia based tech radio show was covering (taping) interviews from the Cebit Show...

June 19, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Inc Magazine Mobility Panel Discussion

This morning I went to the 10:30am Inc Magazine Mobility Panel Discussion. It was lightly attended (50 people or...

June 19, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Best of Cebit and more about today

I'll be covering a few more events today (such as Inc Mags mobility panel) and also compiling the "Best...

June 19, 2003

Trustix Offers Linux-Based Small Office Server and Small Office Suite Through US Channel

My spin: TRONDHEIM, Norway and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Trustix, the IBM independent software vendor...

June 19, 2003

Small Businesses Adopt Search Engine and Paid Inclusion Advertising, According to The Kelsey Group and ConStat

PRINCETON, N.J., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses are quickly adopting the use of search engine advertising solutions, according...

June 19, 2003

SAP and IBM Team to Deliver Solutions to Small and Midsize Businesses

ORLANDO, Fla., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG and IBM today announced that they have expanded their existing strategic...

June 19, 2003

Best Software Introduces the New Peachtree(R) 2004 Accounting Line

ATLANTA, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Software today announced the availability of Peachtree First Accounting 2004, Peachtree Accounting 2004...

June 19, 2003

Washington Post: Calling on the Internet

News Clip: All kinds of companies are trying to exploit the Internet to more cheaply transmit calls that have...

June 19, 2003

Expertcity Debuts GoToMyPC 4.0 with New Small-Business Offering and Wireless Remote-Access Functionality

My spin: Innovation and freshness is one thing that keeps tech companies growing. Expertcity is doing this very well...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Show Stoppers

I just got back from Show Stoppers, held in the Marriott Marquis Hotel, a media only event, similar to...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: HP Gets Crazy

There wasn't much hype and weird things (such as magicians or other crowd gathering things) going on at this...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: PC Phone Home

PC Phone Home has been around for several years and they were out again with their low cost, security...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: USB (key chain) drive + Biometrics

There's many companies offering USB (key chain) hard drives but Memory Experts International is offering not just a USB...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Hard drives - in your pocket and now...on your wrist.

I've been using Disk On Keys wonderful USB Key Chain Hard Drive to transfer files all over the place....

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Google was there...

Not surprisingly Google, a WONDERFUL resource was there. They've just launched (out of beta) their Internet Ad Service, in...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Guess who...The United States Postal Service

The USPS was in FULL AFFECT at Cebit - large booth and huge displays. Why? Showcase their various solutions...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Hottest Companies

I've just finished browsing one half of the Javits / Cebit show floor and indeed, attendance is very light....

June 18, 2003

Reuters: Google Expands Content-Based Internet Ad Services

My spin: This is a powerful service. If you got a content site (or even a product focused) you...

June 18, 2003

Forbes: The Next Treo Revealed

News Clip: NEW YORK - When last we left Handspring, it had just agreed to be acquired by its...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Digital Experiance

Last night there was a pre-Cebit press and analyst only reception feature about 40 companies showcasing their latest and...

June 18, 2003

Cebit Coverage: Emerge Core - perfect networking solution at a perfect price

I just finished talking with Dave Brown, CEO of Emerge Core Networks. They make a product, the IT-100 that...

June 18, 2003

Cebit is definitely much smaller than PC EXPO...but then again they are two separate events. However, in comparison. At...

June 17, 2003

Technologymarketing.com: Ziff Davis to Provide Yahoo! With Tech Content

Ziff Davis Media today announced that it would supply daily tech content to Yahoo! News' Technology Section. Ziff will...

June 17, 2003

vs My spin: Microsoft will be introducing anti-virus technology into its future product lines. Here's comment from Symantec on...

June 17, 2003

Cebit America coverage starting 17 June (late evening) until 20 June 2003

Smallbiztechnology.com will have extensive coverage (scopps, photos and exclusives) of Cebit USA exhibitors starting 18 June 2003. I'll have...

June 17, 2003

News.com: HP to expand notebook offerings

My spin: I just bought a new IBM Thinkpad from eBay (500Mhz, DVD, 256MB RAM and etc) for $500....

June 17, 2003

News Factor: Best Firewalls for Small Businesses

My spin: Firewalls are one vital component to ensuring that your network is secure from hackers. Get one and...

June 17, 2003

Reuters: SAP Eyes Smaller Markets as Rivals Fight to Merge

My spin: FYI News Clip: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Big-business software maker SAP AG of Germany is looking to...

June 16, 2003

Best Software Announces New Marketing Appointment to Drive Corporate Branding and Marketing Integration

IRVINE, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Software today announced the appointment of Dennis Frahmann to the new post...

June 16, 2003

News.com: Week ahead: Yankee doodle CeBit

My spin: I'll be providing extensive coverage of Cebit - check it out starting Wednesday. News Clip: Following are...

June 16, 2003

Washington Post: A $200 Computer Can Perform, Barely

My spin: If you are getting a $200 used computer as I have done on many occassions you can...

June 16, 2003

News Factor: Smart Moves When Your Vendor Is Sold

My spin: Very timely and useful information you'll need if one of your major software vendors is sold. News...

June 16, 2003

Salt Lake Tribune: Technology Trends: Rival Zip makers upgrading with different technology

My spin: This is going to be a MAJOR headache for users, espeically those who are not technically inclined....

June 16, 2003

PC World: Linux Version of Acquired Antivirus Product Doomed

My spin: FYI News Clip: Users, resellers regret Microsoft plan to kill RAV AntiVirus Users and resellers of RAV...

June 13, 2003

News Factor: The New World of IT Networking

My spin: And this my friends is what IT is all about. Those who can leverage and use it...

June 13, 2003

San Francisco Chronicle: 3Com to cut staff by 10%

News Clip: 3Com Corp. will cut another 10 percent of its 3,900-person workforce during the next six months, as...

June 12, 2003

NY Times: Cable Confident of Its Internet Lead Over Phone Rivals

My spin: For home users, yes...but not business class broadband. News Clip: CHICAGO, June 10 ó The cable industry...

June 11, 2003

Gateway Names Ford Exec to Senior Marketing Post

My spin: No matter what Wall Street says we can't fault Gateway for not continuing to MOVE forward and...

June 11, 2003

Anchor: Switching cell phone carriers? Read this first!

My spin: FYI News Clip: If you don't already have vacation plans this summer, perhaps you might want to...

June 11, 2003

Forbes: RESEARCH ALERT - EarthLink raised to buy

My spin: FYI News Clip: NEW YORK (Reuters) - FAC/Equities on Wednesday raised his rating on EarthLink Inc. to...

June 11, 2003

Washington Post: Sprint to Wind Down Web-Hosting Business

My spin: Smart move on Sprint's part. Web hosts can make money...but the business model has got to be...

June 11, 2003

InfoWorld: Yahoo bolsters its enterprise IM offering

My spin: Instant Messaging, had been creeping into corporations by individuals wanting to connect with people in their person...

June 11, 2003

Vnunet.com: Microsoft buys in antivirus talent

My spin: This is good news, in a way that Microsoft will be having a built in anti-virus protection...

June 11, 2003

Forbes: Networking gear demand seen strong at small firms

CHICAGO, June 10 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc. (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people), the top supplier of gear...

June 11, 2003

Icode Announces Major Upgrade to 'mini-ERP' Small Business Management Solution

My spin: Icode offers two powerful ERP solutions - integrated and just about everything you'd need to run your...

June 11, 2003

Best Software Delivers Update to SalesLogix

Best Software announced on 9 June 2003 the availability of an update to SalesLogix(R), the leading CRM product for...

June 10, 2003

Yahoo News: IBM-Infineon chip to enable computers to be turned on instantly

My spin: FYI News Clip: TOKYO, June 10 (AFP) - US computing giant IBM and its German partner Infineon...

June 10, 2003

Tech Web: Microsoft, Linux Camps Gird For Desktop Battle

My spin: For large enterprises Linux might be an option and especially for vertical applications like customer service reps...

June 10, 2003

Chicago Times: Cell phone no. ruling could spur battles

My spin: FYI (wonderful news...but will it really happen?) News Clip: Looking for a better price from your cell-phone...

June 9, 2003

PC EXPO - less then 60 exhibitors

I was just counting the list of exhibitors so far at PC EXPO and there's less than 60! I...

June 9, 2003

NY Times: The Man Pushing America to Get on the Internet Faster

My spin: FYI News Clip: SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3 ó The United States, where the Internet was invented,...

June 9, 2003

My spin: I was never "into" cash registers. However, they are a huge part of business - just about...

June 9, 2003

Cnn: Hacker gathering is a roundup of cyberspace cowboys

My spin: Hackers - there are good one who want to help with their technical knowledge and their are...

June 9, 2003

Washington Post: Challenge-Response May Be a Good Spam Defense, but It Requires Effort

My spin: I'm glad this issue is being discussed. While spam is very annoying, and expensive (time and money)...

June 9, 2003

MSNBC: A notebook PC for $699 (sort of)

My spin: This is a powerful notebook for a small price...hmmm (I might just buy one). News Clip: Notebook...

June 6, 2003

Corel gets bought!

Corel and Vector Capital Sign Acquisition Agreement My spin: Corel has been bought by Vector Capital...details below. More to...

June 6, 2003

Cnet: HP revises two-brand computer plan

My spin: FYI News Clip: Hewlett-Packard is setting out to prove again that two PC brands can be better...

June 6, 2003

Cnet: Corel expects buyout offer

My spin: I hope, if this deal goes through, that this returns Corel to a sustained viability. News Clip:...

June 5, 2003

NY Times: Cellphones Made Easy

My spin: Excellent piece about quirky things you hate about cell phones. News Clip: IT'S too bad Dr. Seuss,...

June 5, 2003

CNN: First aid tips for your computer

My spin: Very useful when you are in a bind! News Clip: (AP) -- Personal computers are part of...

June 5, 2003

Washington Post: Computer Systems Hit by Return of 'Bugbear' Virus

My spin: I'm sure you have seen info about this tons of times by now. However, just in case...

June 5, 2003

News Factor: Palm Gets Handspring in Its Grasp

My spin: More on the Palm purchase of Handspring News Clip: Palm (Nasdaq: PALM) has announced the acquisition of...

June 5, 2003

News Factor: 'IT Doesn't Matter' - Yeah, Right

My spin: More commentary on the Harvard Business Review article News Clip: "IT Doesn't Matter," an article originally published...

June 4, 2003

CNN: Why Harvard Business Review's view of tech is dangerous

My spin: FYI News Clip: FORTUNE.COM) -- There's nothing like a punchy headline (see above, for instance) to get...

June 4, 2003

CNet: Palm to acquire rival Handspring

My spin: No tears here. I think there's only winners. (well tears for any employees that will have to...

June 4, 2003

Washington Post: AOL Subscriber Defections Continue, Top 1 Million

My spin: Of course. AOL is completely irrelevant and why PAY to have ads in your face when you...

June 4, 2003

Content filtering subscription from Sonic Wall

My spin: Online content can be a huge waste of employee time, costing businesses lost productivity, firewall maker, SONIC...

June 4, 2003

HP Offers two new all in ones

News Clip: HP announced its latest all-in-one devices, the HP PSC 2175 and HP Officejet 4110. The all-in-one category...

June 4, 2003

Gateway First to Guarantee Consumer Tech Support Satisfaction With VIP Service Program My spin: This is further proof of...

June 3, 2003

CNet: HP is notebook champ in first quarter

My spin: FYI News Clip: Hewlett-Packard was king of the hill in notebook PC shipments during the first quarter....

June 3, 2003

Best Software Introduces Peachtree Premium Accounting

My spin: I'll dig deeper into this later on. But as I've said before vertical applications are a must...

June 3, 2003

Simply Accounting Goes Online

My spin: Although ASP services especially for accounting are not catching on as fast as ASP vendors wold like,...

June 3, 2003

NY Times: PeopleSoft to Buy J.D. Edwards

My spin: More information on this important deal. News Clip: PeopleSoft Inc., a maker of business software for large...

June 3, 2003

CNN: Who needs unlimited calling?

My spin: This is slightly out out my normal sphere of news reporting however, I recently got MCI's Neigborhood...

June 2, 2003

Press Release: Ellison's NIC Co. to shut down

My spin: Really nothing big about this, except that this proves that it's not easy, maybe impossible to just...

June 2, 2003

USA Today: Help! I plugged the thingie into the thing, but it still doesn't work

My spin: I've been tempted to get back into consulting - just because of this. But the temptation is...

June 2, 2003

Reuters: Gateway to Invest More in Its Stores

My spin: Gateway's retail stores - should they close? Nah. I tend to agree with Founder, Chairman and CEO...

June 2, 2003

Reuters: PeopleSoft to Buy Rival J.D. Edwards

My spin: FYI, but very interesting and a complimentary marriage. News Clip: NEW YORK (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. (Nasdaq:PSFT...

June 2, 2003

News Factor: Does Netscape Deal Mean 'Game over' for Open-Source Browsers?

My spin: What is the big deal here? Maybe I'm an ignorant, techie, Microsoft user - but why are...

June 1, 2003

NETSUITEô API ENABLES COMPANIES TO CREATE E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS My spin: NetSuite API is powerful. I've gone through the feature...