Archive: February 2004

February 29, 2004

Want to meet Ramon? Want to hear him speak?

I'll be speaking at SCORE's NY Offices this coming Tuesday, 2 March 2004. If you want to meet Ramon, or...

February 29, 2004

Want to meet Ramon? Want to hear him speak?

I'll be speaking at SCORE's NY Offices this coming Tuesday, 2 March 2004. If you want to meet Ramon, or...

February 28, 2004

Microsoft is not the only software power house.

Here's how the world of software works. Microsoft creates the operaitng system (Windows XP, 2000 or etc) and independent software...

February 28, 2004

Microsoft is not the only software power house.

Here's how the world of software works. Microsoft creates the operaitng system (Windows XP, 2000 or etc) and independent software...

February 28, 2004

Need help managing information?

If your office is growing and you find yourself been buried under more papers than you create, you need an...

February 28, 2004

Need help managing information?

If your office is growing and you find yourself been buried under more papers than you create, you need an...

February 28, 2004

Inside the Chamber

I've been a member of the New York City Manhattan Chamber of Commerce for a few years now and have...

February 28, 2004

Inside the Chamber

I've been a member of the New York City Manhattan Chamber of Commerce for a few years now and have...

February 28, 2004

Email as a CRM tool

CIO Today had an article about how Microsoft is changing the nature of CRM. Instead of thinking of CRM (Customer...

February 28, 2004

Email as a CRM tool

CIO Today had an article about how Microsoft is changing the nature of CRM. Instead of thinking of CRM (Customer...

February 27, 2004

Why broadband over power lines is a bad idea

David Coursey weighs in on this important topic. BPL ( broadband over power lines ) is a technology that uses...

February 27, 2004

Why broadband over power lines is a bad idea

David Coursey weighs in on this important topic. BPL ( broadband over power lines ) is a technology that uses...

February 27, 2004

Passwords are such a pain

We've grown used to entering passwords on all kinds of things - door locks, ATM machines, telephone banking and etc....

February 27, 2004

Passwords are such a pain

We've grown used to entering passwords on all kinds of things - door locks, ATM machines, telephone banking and etc....

February 27, 2004

Palm is the MAN

Well guys and gals I got the SD card from Palm today. I called Palm yesterday to ask why I...

February 27, 2004

Palm is the MAN

Well guys and gals I got the SD card from Palm today. I called Palm yesterday to ask why I...

February 26, 2004

Caller ID for E-Mail

In his keynote address at the RSA Conference 2004 today, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates...

February 26, 2004

Caller ID for E-Mail

In his keynote address at the RSA Conference 2004 today, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates...

February 26, 2004

Industry Takes Lead to Halt Mobile Phone Theft

The GSM Association (GSMA) and leading manufacturers including Alcatel, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Panasonic, Sagem, Siemens and Sony Ericsson announce agreement...

February 26, 2004

Industry Takes Lead to Halt Mobile Phone Theft

The GSM Association (GSMA) and leading manufacturers including Alcatel, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Panasonic, Sagem, Siemens and Sony Ericsson announce agreement...

February 26, 2004

Get security in a USB key

Everbee Networks announced a new device that lets families and business professionals keep network-connected PCs safe from security threats...

February 26, 2004

Get security in a USB key

Everbee Networks announced a new device that lets families and business professionals keep network-connected PCs safe from security threats...

February 26, 2004

Who needs pre-paid Internet access

Pure WorldWide Internet, Inc. (PWI) announced today the launch of its nationwide prepaid Internet service called MyPrepaidInternet.com. But I wonder...

February 26, 2004

Who needs pre-paid Internet access

Pure WorldWide Internet, Inc. (PWI) announced today the launch of its nationwide prepaid Internet service called MyPrepaidInternet.com. But I wonder...

February 26, 2004

Microsoft Natural Keyboard

Well I just bought a new keyboard, a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, that is, from Office Depot. After many years my...

February 26, 2004

Microsoft Natural Keyboard

Well I just bought a new keyboard, a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, that is, from Office Depot. After many years my...

February 26, 2004

CDW Announces IDC White Paper Offering Best Practices for I.T. Purchasing Decisions

I purchase from CDW a lot and they are a very good company - customer service and delivery of products....

February 26, 2004

CDW Announces IDC White Paper Offering Best Practices for I.T. Purchasing Decisions

I purchase from CDW a lot and they are a very good company - customer service and delivery of products....

February 26, 2004

64-bit computing on a notebook

eMachines is offer a notebook computer with a 64-bit AMD processor. Your regular processor on your computer is most likely...

February 26, 2004

64-bit computing on a notebook

eMachines is offer a notebook computer with a 64-bit AMD processor. Your regular processor on your computer is most likely...

February 26, 2004

Does online advertising bother you.

Cnet is reporting that Yahoo's CEO Terry Semel said that Yahoo in the future could offer versions of Yahoo with...

February 26, 2004

Does online advertising bother you.

Cnet is reporting that Yahoo's CEO Terry Semel said that Yahoo in the future could offer versions of Yahoo with...

February 26, 2004

Notebook computers - are tougher than you think

USA Today writer Edward Baig, took a new sub-3lb Panasonic Toughbook CF-W2 on a ride, to test its toughness. Guess...

February 26, 2004

Notebook computers - are tougher than you think

USA Today writer Edward Baig, took a new sub-3lb Panasonic Toughbook CF-W2 on a ride, to test its toughness. Guess...

February 25, 2004

Palm users are suffering

Today I called Palm to follow up on an order. When I would touch my Palm, when it was in...

February 25, 2004

Cell phones are indeed becoming more then "cell phones" but powerful data devices.

Let me tell you my ideal mobile combination though. 1. A regular phone that can synch its address book...

February 25, 2004

There's another virus but don't get caught

Listen, there's yet another virus on the lose and there will be many more coming. Guess what most viruses come...

February 25, 2004

Wow - open source IP PBX

Pingtel is going to start making its IP PBX software available via Linux as a free open source download. I...

February 25, 2004

Startups seek new ways to search the Net

I do a lot of searching and I do it all via Google. While Google is great the PROBLEM I...

February 24, 2004

Growing pains hit Dell's customer service

Cnet is reporting that according to two new reports that rate the satisfaction of PC buyers, Dell's scores have declined...

February 24, 2004

Motorola takes on Nokia in 'smart' cellphones

The International Herald Tribune is reporting that Motorola and Nokia officially introduced a series of Wi-Fi enabled "smart" phones on...

February 24, 2004

What is not going to India

Here in the US there's a continual, and understandable cry, about jobs going to India and other places. It used...

February 24, 2004

Danger to unveil prototype device

Mobile device maker, Danger, is set to unveil another device. According to Cnet Danger is ready to take the wraps...

February 24, 2004

Buying a computer - buy what you need.

If you are in the market for a new computer make sure you buy want you need. That means a)...

February 24, 2004

I moved to GoDaddy.com

Well last week I did it. I transferred smallbiztechnology.com (the domain) to GoDaddy.com away from Network Solutions. Why pay a...

February 24, 2004

Gateway. More then PCs but services too

Yesterday Gateway launched a new suite of branded professional services, Gateway Professional Services, a new portfolio of products under Gateway's...

February 23, 2004

Boingo Expands Wi-Fi Network in France and Belgium Through Agreement With All Telecom

WiFi networks are so important when traveling. Boingo, continues to expand its footprint of seamless wireless connectivity. Boingo Wireless today...

February 23, 2004

SD Memory Card - Ringing Up New Wireless Applications

SD Memory Card -- the emerging de facto flash memory standard -- continues to demonstrate its growing impact on the...

February 23, 2004

Looking for a very small, desktop computer?

Small desktop computers are great because they look nice and give you more room on your desk. I'm used...

February 23, 2004

Why the Microsoft code leak is so dangerous

Anchor Desk's Robert Vamosi, Senior Associate Editor, Reviews gives his take on why the leak of Microsoft code IS...

February 23, 2004

Spam. You can't hide from it. Even on your phone

It's one thing to get spam in your email box. I get hundreds of spam messages per day (often over...

February 23, 2004

Cell phone companies - much more than phones

Now that Cingular is buying AT&T Wireless, but in many ways even before, cell phone companies have to be...

February 23, 2004

Yahoo or Google, which one for you.

Well, now that Google is no longer using Google to power its web search results you really have to...

February 19, 2004

DELL slaps AMD

My spin: In a major slap to AMD and continued boost to INTEL, Reuters is repoting that Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL...

February 19, 2004

Palm's trade show an overview

My spin: PC World gives a peek into Palm's trade show, held in Califoronia at their developers conference. In short:...

February 19, 2004

Your notebook computer is now a phone

My spin: One of the benefits of "voice over the Internet Protocol" technologies (VOIP) is that one can access a...

February 18, 2004

I moved to GoDaddy.com...

My spin: Well today I did it. I moved all of my domains to Godaddy.com from Network Solutions. Why, Godaddy.com...

February 18, 2004

ACCPAC Fuels CRM Growth With Expanding Development Partner Program

My spin: Software vendors know how to make $$$ - partnering is the key. Partnering with resellers to sell their...

February 18, 2004

Best Free Software Online

My spin: PC World published a neat article, containing some of the best free software online....

February 18, 2004

Cisco powers up Ethernet ports with global standard

My spin: Info World is reporting that Cisco Systems Inc. is embracing a global standard for powering network-connected devices over...

February 18, 2004

Yahoo drops Google to use own search engine

My spin: The Financial Times is reporting that Yahoo will stop using Google's search engine for its web searches but...

February 18, 2004

Two copier guys talk about Oracle, RIM's Blackberry and Handspring's (now Treo)

Today while I was at lunch, Kentucky Fried Chicken (I would have preferred Poppey's) I saw two guys with two...

February 18, 2004

It was that static. Palm solution

Well thanks to Google, I found someone (many) who had the same problem with their Palm. As I suspected, after...

February 18, 2004

Quickbooks 2004. Will you upgrade?

My spin:Software vendors live (or die) by the periodic refreshment of their products, hence version 2.0, 2.1, 3.0 or in...

February 18, 2004

Static cost me $179 and lost time

Well, well, well. I've finally been able to put two and two together. Well guess what, I replaced my faithful...

February 17, 2004

Web Host 1and1 launches fee based advertising

Maybe I'm a bit late on this but I just noticed today, while flipping through the March 2004 issue of...

February 17, 2004

Fineprint. Your printing will never be the same.

My spin:Sometimes there comes a time in your life, when you realize that you need a solution. For most of...

February 17, 2004

Amazon.com Canada exposes what was hidden

My spin: The Associated Press is reporting that Amazon.com's formerly anonymous book review postings were no longer hidden, for a...

February 16, 2004

Enhancing your communications with Online Communication Tools

My spin:As your business grows, you'll find that two things happen. 1. You have more customers to sell to and...

February 16, 2004

Microsoft had some of their code stolen. What does that really mean?

My spin: It has been reported that some of the code for Microsoft Windows NT and 2000 has been stolen...

February 16, 2004

Should "off-line" businesses advertise online?

My spin: What if you are a New York City plumber, should you have a web site? Even just a...

February 16, 2004

DEMO showcases business software

My spin: Cnet is reporting that a number of business software companies plan to debut practical wares this week at...

February 16, 2004

Blogging or Web Logs gets mobile

My spin: I'm a huge proponent and user of Web logs. In fact I use Blogger.com to update this news...

February 13, 2004

Desktop vs. laptop: Which do you really need?

My spin: Anchor Desk's David Coursey helps answer the age old question, of do we need a desktop or...

February 13, 2004

PalmSource CTO On the Future of the PDA

My spin: eWeek had an interview with Palm CTO Larry Slotnick at this week's developer shindig to get an update...

February 13, 2004

Another 250 US jobs go to India

My spin: The Washington Post is reporting that Travelocity.com is closing down its Virginia call center and will move it...

February 13, 2004

GoDaddy.com on Entrepreneur Radio

My spin: wsRadio.com and GoDaddy.com have teamed up to create a "reality radio" program walking a business through the process...

February 13, 2004

Quickonthenet.com responds

My spin: In a previous post I commented that Quickonthenet should NOT be proud of offering businesses a web site...

February 12, 2004

Mobile Messaging to Become the New Communications Tool for Businesses

My spin:Mobile messaging, is not yet very main stream as many people still use their cell phones just for talking....

February 12, 2004

Sony's newest PDA's

My spin: The Register is reporting that Sony this week unveiled a new low-end PDA, the CliÈ PEG-TJ27, set to...

February 12, 2004

CISCO and Microsoft work together

My spin: CNET is reporting that Cisco Systems and Microsoft will begin selling bundles of their lower-priced networking equipment to...

February 12, 2004

Is the Internet Safer? No. First user's minds must change

My spin: PC World reported that the cybersecurity branch of the federal Homeland Security Department is taking stock not quite...

February 11, 2004

Novell Small Business Suite 6.5 Ships, Putting Big Technology in Small Business Hands to Solve Business Problems of All Sizes

My spin: Competing directly with Microsoft's Small Business Server, and other solutions, Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) today announced the availability of Novell(R)...

February 11, 2004

Aladdin Knowledge Systems to Unveil World's First-Ever USB Smartcard Token With One-Time Password Functionality

My spin: If you want to secure your computing environment, password based access is the way to go. Aladdin Knowledge...

February 11, 2004

Paid Search Looks Local for Next $1 Billion

My spin: There is definitely room for "paid search" listings by companies and I think for sure, companies looking for...

February 11, 2004

One minute web site builder...absolute misery

My spin: Listen, I'm all for entrepreneurial innovation. However, touting that one can build a web site in one minute...

February 11, 2004

Verizon has a new web site...do you like it?

My spin:Check out http://www.verizon.com and let them know what you think. I don't think the site has changed that much....

February 11, 2004

CAN-SPAM Law Violations Continue At High Rate for Second Month in a Row, According to Audiotrieve InBoxer Anti-spam Study

My spin: CAN-SPAM, the new law regulating how email communications must be sent, is not being adhered to according to...

February 11, 2004

DEMO 2004 conference continues to give us the newest and greatest

My spin: DEMO 2004 is not going to disappoint us. With companies offering some of the newest and interesting technology...

February 11, 2004

Certiport Launches 2004 Worldwide Microsoft Office Specialist Academic Competition

My spin:Well, if you're an MS Office expert enter the contest and get the recognition you deserve. I'm not sure...

February 11, 2004

Intranets Take Second Place to Public Internet

My spin: Of course Intranets, private corporate networks, take second place. The 'net has an almost unlimited supply of information...

February 9, 2004

Network Associates and Microsoft Announce February Security Roadshow Dates

My spin:Anytime a vendor offers a seminar on something it might often be slanted, to be expected. However, most seminars...

February 9, 2004

Z-Tel to Launch Voice Over IP Services

My spin: Well Vonage's latest competitor will launch a voice over IP telephone service in Q2 of this year. VOIP...

February 9, 2004

ISP Directory from the Washington Post

My spin: Want to check out some Internet Service Providers? Well Washington Post is trying to help (full story)...

February 9, 2004

Digging for privacy information via Goole

My spin:I love Google. It's a great, simple but vast search engine. So it's not only one of my top...

February 9, 2004

David Coursey gives MS Small Business Server a thumbs up

My spin: I've always been a fan of Microsoft's Small Business Server. It's low cost, integrated suite of products make...

February 9, 2004

Vonage gets more venture money

My spin: Vonage continues to be validated. It received another $40 million in venture capital to help it continue operations....

February 6, 2004

ACCPAC Turned 25 in January 2004

From Smallbiztechnology.com: ACCPAC President and CEO, David Hood, speaks to the smallbiztechnology.com as ACCPAC turns 25 years old. So,...

February 6, 2004

Jeff Wuorio, bCentral Columnist and small business advisor launches two services

Mr. Wuorio is available to work one-on-one with businesses on issues specific to their business needs such as marketing,...

February 6, 2004

Gartner Gives HP, IBM High Marks For Delivering Solutions To Small- And Medium-Size Businesses

Vendor Ratings Focus On Filling Technology Gap Through New Products, Strategies And Local Solution Providers HP and IBM were Gartner,...

February 6, 2004

Intranets.com - a dot com that gets it right

My spin: I can remember, covering Intranetics several years ago, as I recal its was named "software in a box"....

February 6, 2004

Email ANY cell phone user

My spin: If you want to email a cell phone user, by sending them a text message, it's not that...

February 6, 2004

Should unsavvy computer users stay away from technology?

My spin: For those MANY humans who are not computer experts and might just click on a virus for example...

February 6, 2004

Dumbest moments in tech

My spin: Business 2.0 issues their annual dumbest moments in technology....

February 6, 2004

Renting software via the 'net - it works

My spin: Buying software and installing it on your computer network is a real pain. Sure, many businesses go this...

February 6, 2004

Renew your domain name - or you might be "out of business"

My spin: The Washington Post forgot to pay the bill to renew one of its domain names. Guess what happened...

February 6, 2004

Google - IT WILL make you money!

My spin: I use Google as my primary online search tool, and also Google serves some ads on my web...

February 6, 2004

A small tip with big advise on securing Windows

Net-Security.org's Mirko Zorz writes that one of the best sources of information for users of broadband internet access is Microsoft:...

February 5, 2004

Forbes: The Fax Of Business Life

Sometimes successful companies are born out of the weirdest circumstances. How else to explain the goofy story behind the creation...

February 5, 2004

VARs can now sell Gateway services

I've said it before, but I've got to say it again. Gateway might be going through problems - but it...

February 5, 2004

Quickbooks 2004. Will you upgrade?

From Smallbiztechnology.com: Millions and millions of businesses use Quickbooks. It's easy and simple. Also, it's got the Microsoft spin...

February 5, 2004

IBM's newest notebook: ThinkPad X40

I've always been a fan of IBM notebook computers. For desktops, I really have no preference, between a Dell, Gateway,...

February 4, 2004

IBM's launching a RED HOT new notebook

IBM is launching a brand new notebook. One of the best, if not THE BEST of its kind. It's...

February 4, 2004

Meeting with an "ERP" reseller

Today I just had lunch with Dov, a New York based reseller for Icode. I'll have more on what he's...

February 4, 2004

Looking for a printer? Check out Xerox

My spin: If you are in the market fora new printer(s), Xerox has unleashed a slew of new printes that...

February 4, 2004

Going mobile. BACKUP your data

My spin: If you plan on going mobile, as it looks like most business people are, remember to have a...

February 4, 2004

Competition heats up for RIM's BlackBerry

My spin: As reported by SiliconAlley.com Good Technology has released an updated version of its software product that enables enhanced...

February 3, 2004

"No name brand" PCs - sure they can save you a bundle and work just fine.

My spin: PC's that are not from name brand vendors can be just as good as name brands. As with...

February 3, 2004

Xerox Enjoys a Comeback

My spin: Top notch management is one very important aspect of a great company. Congrats to Xerox and Ms. Mulcahy....

February 2, 2004

Simply Accounting Online Now Offers Time & Billing and Departmental Accounting for Small Businesses

ACCPAC International, Inc., a subsidiary of Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA) , announced today the addition of a range of...

February 2, 2004

Only 10% of Web Applications Are Secured Against Common Hacking Techniques

So you've buttoned down the hatches on your firewall, routers, and everything else. But there's one gaping hole - your...

February 2, 2004

Microsoft Business Solutions Announces New Release of Microsoft Business Portal

Microsoft Business Solutions today announced the availability of Microsoft(R) Business Solutions Business Portal 2.0. Integrated with Microsoft Business Solutions-Great Plains(R)...

February 2, 2004

SPAM IS NOT ENDING, now that Congress said so.

Listen, it's like guns. Gun laws only affect law abiding citizens. Criminals will always have weopons - they don't...

February 2, 2004

Web casting for dummies

I've never produced a web cast before, but I have a feeling it's not all that easy. However, e-StudioLive claims...

February 2, 2004

TechXNY or PC EXPO is coming (again) to New York

Well I'm sure there were some who thought that the days of PC EXPO were over. But guess what...IT'S COMING...

February 2, 2004

Broadband gets more and more mainstream

The National Consumers League hosted consumer and worker advocates, government regulators, think tanks, and industry representatives, to a Washington forum...

February 2, 2004

Done with your mobile phone? Well recycle it.

A new mail-in program by Metech International allows consumers to easily recycle old mobile phones for just the cost of...

February 2, 2004

Middle East Resellers now get mor help

The world does not revolve around the US nor US based resellers or VARS. Local Arabic edition of world's...

February 2, 2004

As in Romance - nothing beats a good handshake. Technology is NOT everything.

AvantGo Mobile Survey Shows Tech-Savvy Still Rely on Traditional Romance to Win Their Valentine SYNOPSIS: New international mobile survey from...

February 2, 2004

Car Dealers Need Technology Too

A powerful group of Web- Enabled solutions, designed to improve the performance and integration of automotive dealership "front-end" operations, was...