Xerox jumps into SMB cloud infrastructure services fray
IT services giant offers cloud-hosted servers, backup and disaster recovery services through its army of business partners and VARs.
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Long-time small-business advocate Heather Clancy translates the latest SMB trends -- from e-commerce technologies to cost-effective applications, hardware, collaboration tools and cloud services that improve SMB efficiency.
Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy is an award-winning business journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation
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Microsoft entices startups with Azure cloud promotional offer
Certain TechStars, Global Accelerator Network companies could receive $60,000 worth of cloud computing and storage capacity at no cost for up to two years.
Mobile shopping app allows retailers to offer personal shoppers
Startup Signature Labs release iPhone application that lets retail stores personalize mobile shopping for specific customers.
3 reasons why even if your IT is cloud-centric, you must manage it
Switching to cloud services can save money but it doesn't negate the need for high-level IT strategy and management.
HP updates small-business color printer line
New laser printers and multifunction devices are targeted at SMBs that produce their own marketing collateral or that require professional-quality color output.
Cloud platform supports product development activities
OneDesk collects feedback and ideas from internal sources and social media; a new API allows it to integrate with apps from NetSuite, Oracle, SAP and Salesforce.com.
Consumer technology takes away the 'big company' advantage
IDC research suggests SMBs are adopting the 'bring your own device' concept quickly, helping them gain productivity and efficiency advantages against larger enterprises.
Cloud app helps small companies manage sales compensation
Xactly Express for SMB integrates with Salesforce.com and is targeted at small companies with limited in-house compensation administration resources and expertise.
Monitoring technology lets small businesses control power use
An end-to-end energy management system from EnTouch Controls is designed in use in restaurants, retail stores and small offices.
Tumblr not right for biz blogging? Platform targets entrepreneurs
A new site called inflite.com, currently in beta, is focused on hosting blogs written by small-business owners and professionals and boasts tight links to Twitter, LinkedIN and Facebook.