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Small in Name Only: Tech Trends for Small Businesses

"Small business" covers a wide range of industries, focus areas, and even organizational structures, from two-person startups to multinational firms. This cohort competes on a global scale but may lack the in-house expertise and budget to afford next-generation IT tools. In an era of unprecedented digital opportunity and risk, small businesses need an edge. This content hub will serve as a practical resource for small business professionals who need authoritative guidance when considering the hardware, software, and services that will take their operations to the next level.

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Author Bios

Jennifer Bosavage
Wayne Rash
Lilia Guan
Esther Shein
Kishore Jethanandani
David Gewirtz

Senior Contributing Editor

Most Recent

Planned resilience: Creating a backup and recovery strategy

Nobody should be Googling "how to restore from backup" after a power outage.

December 2, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Data Management / Paid Content

Benefits of server virtualization for a tight IT budget

Reducing the need for additional hardware by going virtual can save SMBs in many ways

December 1, 2021 by Lilia Guan in Servers / Paid Content

How to Recover from a Ransomware Attack

If you've taken the proper steps before your systems are infected and encrypted, recovery is possible.

November 30, 2021 by Wayne Rash in Security / Paid Content

Answer These Questions Before You Upgrade

Don't fall prey to shiny object syndrome, no matter how enticing the sales pitch. Make tech decisions with eyes wide open, using these guidelines..

November 17, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Productivity / Paid Content

Upping your remote tech game with AI

Machine learning and artificial intelligence can enhance laptop performance and collaboration without requiring any special expertise.

November 16, 2021 by Lilia Guan in Mobility / Paid Content

In-person and hybrid meeting strategies in the COVID era

When some workers are reporting in-person and others are remote, technology can help bridge the gap and ensure that everyone's voice is heard.

October 26, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Productivity / Paid Content

Three Ways SMBs Can Transform, Digitally

Focusing on security, analytics, and customer service can start your organization down the path of modernized operations.

October 21, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Digital Transformation / Paid Content

How To Collaborate with Other SMBs

Joining a community of growth-oriented businesses and leveraging free tools can bring added creativity to small organizations.

October 20, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Productivity / Paid Content

Why DEI matters in small businesses

From customer engagement to decision-making, studies show that companies committed to diversity lead the pack.

October 19, 2021 by Esther Shein in Productivity / Paid Content

Better living through monitor arms

Taking your display from a fixed desktop item to a movable accessory opens a new world of possibilities.

October 18, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Productivity / Paid Content

How to Choose the Right Cloud Backup Service

You already know that backing up your data is crucial, whether it's for your business or personal needs, and keeping it in the cloud is one way to make sure it's safe.

October 6, 2021 by Wayne Rash in Cloud / Paid Content

Is your firewall protecting the business? 7 questions to ask

If you haven't updated your firewall in the last few years, chances are you're putting your business at risk.

October 5, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Security / Paid Content

Getting switched on: Network transformation

Growing businesses need to make sure their data network grows in tandem with employee devices.

October 4, 2021 by Lilia Guan in Networking / Paid Content

7 Reasons to Consider PC as a Service

Offloading many IT headaches to an expert provider frees up your employees to focus on building business.

October 1, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in PCs / Paid Content

Five Things to Know about Windows 11 Security

Microsoft has stringent requirements for computers that can run Windows 11 for a reason – to ensure data protection.

September 30, 2021 by Wayne Rash in Security / Paid Content

When the email scam originates inside your walls

Don't fall victim to the highly sophisticated in business email scams

September 20, 2021 by Lilia Guan in Security / Paid Content

5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Server

Growing companies will find that an on-premises server boosts productivity and data security.

September 17, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Servers / Paid Content

Myth: We're not important enough to get hacked or ransomed

Cyberthreats don't discriminate, and a false sense of security can hurt your business. Learn how to secure your IT assets and avoid -- or at least mitigate -- the harm of an attack.

September 8, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Security / Paid Content

What Is PII, and Why Is It Important?

Any business that handles customer information is responsible for its safety. Don't let your company feed identity thieves.

September 6, 2021 by Jennifer Bosavage in Security / Paid Content

Windows 11: Do I Need to Upgrade or Replace My PCs?

Not all Windows 10 computers will be able to run Windows 11, and some that can run it probably shouldn't. Here's how to make a plan for the next big OS upgrade.

September 1, 2021 by Wayne Rash in Productivity / Paid Content