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Cloud storage and backup: Is it safe? Cloud storage and backup: Is it safe?

SMBs should carefully consider the viability of cloud storage and backup services -- or they could lose important company data. Heather Clancy claims it's "safer than the status quo" but David Gewirtz says "not so fast" on this week's Great Debate.

Small Business Blogs

  • Many SMB mobile devices unmanaged, presenting security risk

    By Heather Clancy | February 22, 2012 | 3:51 PM PST

    More than half the Apple iOS mobile devices considered in a newly released study by mobile security vendor Mobilisafe were using outdated firmware.

  • 9 things you don't know about the iPad 3

    By David Gewirtz | February 22, 2012 | 5:00 AM PST

    In the spirit of guessing about products we have no real information about, here are 9 things you don't know about the iPad 3.

  • Webcast debates SMB online marketing priorities

    By Heather Clancy | February 21, 2012 | 4:46 PM PST

    Wondering how to organize your digital marketing and social media strategy? Join us for a ZDNet Webcast, "Top 10 Online Marketing Tips for Small Business."

  • Chicago restaurant operator builds marketing list with cross-channel promotions

    By Heather Clancy | February 21, 2012 | 3:00 AM PST

    Liberal use of mobile text messaging with social media tie-ins has helped Lodge Management Group build its customer marketing list dramatically.

  • Analytics app offers real-time window into e-commerce activity

    By Heather Clancy | February 20, 2012 | 8:18 AM PST

    Lexity Live is a free app that connect with major online shopping carts including Shopify, eBay ProStores and Magento.

  • Twitter opens ad platform for small businesses -- and spammers

    By Eileen Brown | February 17, 2012 | 11:10 AM PST

    Twitter has launched its new ad platform for small businesses but it will need to put good checks and measures in place to stop malware being spread in 'Promoted Tweets' and 'Promoted Accounts'.

  • Sign documents digitally in the cloud

    By Heather Clancy | February 17, 2012 | 7:15 AM PST

    Cloud storage service provider SurDoc is giving out a digital pen to help user execute contracts in the cloud without having to print them out and rescan them.

  • Get creative with digital signage

    By Heather Clancy | February 16, 2012 | 7:34 AM PST

    Quebec's Hotel de Glace doesn't let the cold climate get in the way of showcasing its corporate sponsors. Is your business missing out on extra revenue from digital signage solutions?

  • Mobile app creates Constant Contact campaigns via handheld

    By Heather Clancy | February 15, 2012 | 8:55 AM PST

    Partnership with DIDMO, creator of the Magmito mobile app creation tool, will enable small businesses to extend their marketing campaigns to mobile targets.

  • Nimble addresses the social media-to-CRM disconnect

    By Heather Clancy | February 14, 2012 | 5:39 AM PST

    Nimble integrates social network interactions and leads from digital marketing campaigns into its CRM platform.

  • LaCie intros backup tech for SMBs that handle it themselves

    By Heather Clancy | February 13, 2012 | 5:34 AM PST

    The high-end version of the new LaCie 5big Office series can handle up to 25 PCs distributed at more than one location.

  • Three ugly, middle-aged men argue about Windows 8

    By David Gewirtz | February 13, 2012 | 5:11 AM PST

    You will have the unparalleled and unprecedented opportunity to watch us pontificate on the future of Windows 8. Bring popcorn. There will be fireworks.

  • Sage helps chocolate business manage seasonality

    By Heather Clancy | February 10, 2012 | 10:13 AM PST

    Integrated payments help the owners keep an eye on cash flow from multiple stores, while forecasting can help them anticipate adjustments for scheduling or supplies.

  • Ode to manual typewriters

    By David Gewirtz | February 9, 2012 | 7:51 PM PST

    Manual typewriters are back, and they're all the retro rage. This article contains stories from leading technology journalists about their relationship with manual typewriters.

  • California security company uses barcodes to help track assets

    By Heather Clancy | February 9, 2012 | 3:36 AM PST

    Lost equipment isn't just expensive, it can be embarassing when your company is in the business of protection. Paladin Security looked to an asset management system from Wasp as the solution.

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