Eric D. Brown

MAY 19, 2014

Additionally, those large organizations are well ahead of their small and medium business (SMB) counterparts. There are a number of reasons for the lag between large organizations and SMB. In the world of the SMB, the ability to bring in new people just isn’t there. To me, this levels the playing field a bit for the SMB. The ‘people’ problem of big data is an area that SMB’s can win if they are a bit creative in their approach. Big Data People SMB

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Eric D. Brown

MAY 29, 2014

I just finished reading a report from SMB Group titled “ Vendor Strategies to Bring Game-Changing Technology Trends to SMBs ”. The report describes research performed by SMB Group into how small and medium businesses (SMB) are viewing and using technology in their business. The small and midsize market has always looked to technology to help level the playing field but there’s always been a challenge to the SMB.

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Eric D. Brown

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

IBM recently reported on two examples of SMB’s using big data to better manage their business in a piece titled “ Here’s What Salame and Sequined Dresses Have in Common ”. In this article, two SMB’s – Adrianna Papell and Columbus Foods – are described as is their use of analytics and data in understanding their clients and their business. Big Data SMB

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Here we are, nearly midway through the 16th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), and while the good news is many large enterprises are more locked down than they were five or six years ago, it’s clear SMBs need some help. An August report by Untangle examining the current state and trends of IT security for […].

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IT Toolbox

JUNE 20, 2017

A Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform can serve as the backbone for a small to medium-sized business (SMB). As such, it’s important for your SMB to have a cloud UC migration strategy that taxes neither your IT department (if one exists) or just plain inconveniences your business. UCaaS in the world of your SMB is your single point of contact with the rest of

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Cloud Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In a recent post, titled “ 10 Surprising Facts About Cloud Computing and What It Really Is ”, Zac Johnson highlighted some interesting facts about cloud computing in the SMB marketplace: Cloud Computing is up to 40 times more cost-effective for an SMB, compared to running its own IT system. For SMB, energy use and carbon emissions could be cut by 90% by using cloud computing, saving the environment and energy costs.

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IT Toolbox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Selecting the right CRM system for a small or medium size business is essentially an exercise in reduction. You need to decide which features are important to you and limit yourself accordingly. The modern CRM landscape is crowded with CRM systems with various prices and capabilities. Winnowing down the field is an important part of choosing the right system.

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 15, 2017

Four key exploits at the heart of hacking tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers have given malware authors a lot of power, say security researchers

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IT Toolbox

AUGUST 28, 2017

Cloud-based customer relationship management just got simpler – and yet at the same time more sophisticated – with the introduction of a palette of new features from Really Simple Systems. Based in Great Britain, Really Simple Systems has launched a fifth version of its CRM software with drag-and-drop customization options, a global search bar, new merging and data transfer

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

According to estimates, some 75% of U.S. SMBs have yet to migrate to VoIP communications – an opportunity driving strategy for Digerati Technologies, the Texas-based cloud communications specialist identified by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. The company, which includes VoIP transport and SIP trunking among its services, says it is focusing on

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Nearly half of executives surveyed don't believe their employees would be able to spot a bad actor posing as an online retailer, Zix-AppRiver found

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Data Center Knowledge

MAY 20, 2014

IaaS and hosting startup sees opportunity for growth with technologically sophisticated SMBs Read More. Cloud Computing Featured Hosting Investing

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CanITPro

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

You can use SMB file.( SMB Azure How-to. Azure files enables you to have shared folders available to your Azure virtual machines and on-premise systems. In October 2015 Azure Files went from Preview to General Availability, so you can now safely leverage this feature. read more ). Step-By-Step File Share

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IT Toolbox

JULY 24, 2017

I just had lunch with a long-time business colleague who specializes in IT consulting and network systems integration for small and medium-sized businesses. From servers to PBXs and everything in between, his company sells, installs, and manages entire network environments for its customers. Companies like my colleague’s are the backbone of the enormously large group of businesses

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IT Pros Rock!

OCTOBER 31, 2013

In this article, we’ll discuss building “Your Next SAN” – a configuration leveraging commodity hardware, Storage Spaces and SMB 3.02 S TORAGE! For most IT Pros that I speak with, storage is a huge chunk of their IT budget – often accounting for as much as 30%-40% (more in some cases) of their annual capital IT costs.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

We believe in the small to mid-sized business (SMB) and know the leadership team of firms in this criticaly important segment are frequently not able to spend as much time and energy on topics of data analytics, data protection and risk reduction and plan on continuing to write context that can help these leaders optimize their IT and security spend. Big Data CTO Cyber Security News Business mid-sized Silicon Valley Small business SMB United StatesBob Gourley.

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IT Toolbox

MAY 2, 2017

Cloud computing has provided major benefits to businesses of all shapes and sizes, with SMBs proving to get the most out of this revolutionary technology

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Data Center Knowledge

MAY 24, 2016

Rolls out bite-sized version of its cloud platform for customers looking for on-prem alternatives to AWS Read More. Blades Cloud Computing Convergence Enterprise Featured Infrastructure

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CTOvision

MARCH 11, 2018

Cyber Security Cyber Threats cyber security SMBCybersecurity remains vitally important to small businesses and private individuals alike. Once a hacker accesses information they are not supposed to have they can cause all sorts of damage. You know that. Every business is different, but all should understand their particular nightmare scenarios and take action to mitigate those threats. But how do you […].

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2020

The overnight transformation to telecommuting means security risks are even higher than during normal business times

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Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Blog post: Small Medium Business (SMB) IT continues to gain respect, what about SOHO? Note that in Information Technology (IT) conversations there are multiple meanings for SMB including Server Message Block aka Microsoft Windows CIFS (Common Internet File System) along with its SAMBA implementation, however for this piece the context is Small Medium Business.

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Venture Beast

AUGUST 31, 2020

To reckon with the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are finding that digital tools can ensure continuity and safety, help you stay competitive and more. Read More.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft will likely wait until February 14 to fix a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the SMB network file sharing protocol that can be exploited to crash Windows computers. The vulnerability was disclosed Thursday when the security researcher who found it posted a proof-of-concept exploit for it on GitHub. There was concern initially that the flaw might also allow for arbitrary code execution and not just denial-of-service, which would have made it critical.

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ComputerWorld Consumerization IT

JANUARY 12, 2016

Small businesses that use Kronos workforce-management software will soon be able to tap familiar Google tools in their HR efforts thanks to a new integration project now under way. Kronos and Google have teamed up to integrate Google Apps for Work with the Kronos Workforce Ready cloud suite for small and midsize businesses, Kronos announced Tuesday, giving SMBs new ability to engage office employees and remote workers via familiar Google Apps and mobile devices.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A new security product from Symantec hopes to better secure small businesses against ransomware and other targeted cyberattacks

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CTOvision

AUGUST 7, 2019

Read Scott Ikeda’s article about why a majority of small businesses aren’t taking cyber attacks seriously on CPO : Cybercriminals have tended to have a preference for larger enterprise-scale businesses, but that preference has been narrowing in recent years. A recent investigative report published by Verizon found that about 43% of all cyberattacks target small […].

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Association of Information Technology Professional

AUGUST 13, 2020

After three decades inspiration and perspiration serving SMB tech companies, Bob Stegner is the latest inductee into the IT Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed at ChannelCon Online

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ITGCT

JANUARY 12, 2017

The post 8 Reasons Managed IT Services Grow Stronger SMB appeared first on Information Technology Group. Small to medium-sized businesses in particular have a tremendous dependence on technology, both to work smarter, not harder and to allow themselves to remain competitive in a crowded marketplace. More and more SMBs are turning to managed IT services for all their IT needs for a number of compelling reasons. Managed IT Services Help You Regain Focus.

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Sean Daniel

JULY 15, 2010

Guy Haycock discusses the SMB Announcements at WPC 2010. Latest SMB Community Posts. SMB Nation. US SMB TS2 Blog. Discovering Windows Server Codename “Aurora” Guy Haycock discusses the SMB Announcements at WPC. SeanDaniel.com [tech]. Technology Tips, Tricks & News Home | Technical Blog |. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me. Thursday, July 15, 2010.

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CanITPro

DECEMBER 17, 2013

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Data Center Knowledge

AUGUST 21, 2015

Seagate says it wants to focus on consumer and SMB cloud partnerships Read More. Shared

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CanITPro

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I’m headed to SMB Nation, are you? Yes My nation is also SMB nation :) And I proud on my nation. Harrybbbb (Harry Brelsford, CEO, SMB Nation). Latest SMB Community Posts. SMB Nation. US SMB TS2 Blog. I’m headed to SMB Nation, are you? SeanDaniel.com [tech]. Technology Tips, Tricks & News Home | Technical Blog |. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me. Wednesday, October 06, 2010.

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Eric D. Brown

MAY 27, 2014

The challenge of finding the right people and technologies isn’t just an SMB challenge. That’s the difficulty for many SMB’s – it is often hard to keep people interested for a long career due to limited opportunities. Management People HR Small Business SMB There are many challenges facing the IT function within the midsize organization.

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IT Toolbox

AUGUST 10, 2016

Salesforce's Desk.com has unveiled a new product that puts customer support, business intelligence reporting, and CRM-based sales capabilities into one SMB experience

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Dont Stop Learning Expand Your Skills Experiences Everyday #blogtobertech Dont Stop Learning Expand Your Skills Experiences Everyday including moving beyond or outside our current tradecraft focus area. If you are an expert in a field or given focus area, learn something new about an area outside your expertise or comfort zone. Now if you are […] The post Dont Stop Learning Expand Your Skills Experiences Everyday #blogtobertech appeared first on StorageIOblog.

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IT Toolbox

JUNE 16, 2016

Your company is moving up from an SMB to a global corporation, but you may be feeling the growing pains of success. According to a survey of over 1,100 SMB owners in the United States, the top five challenges to growth for 2016 are:

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Storage IO Blog

APRIL 21, 2019

Driving ROI with Cloud Storage Consolidation Seminars Driving ROI with Cloud Storage Consolidation Seminars Join me in a series of in-person seminars driving ROI with cloud storage consolidation for unstructured file data. Various Data Infrastructure options from on-prem to edge to cloud and beyond These initial seminars are being held at Amazon Web Services (AWS) […]. The post Driving ROI with Cloud Storage Consolidation Seminars appeared first on StorageIOblog.

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Storage IO Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Announcing My New Book Data Infrastructure Management Insight Strategies Announcing my new book Data Infrastructure Management Insight Strategies published via Auerbach/CRC Press is now available via CRC Press and Amazon.com among other global venues. My Fifth Solo Book Project – Data Infrastructure Management Data Infrastructure Management Insight Strategies (e.g. the white book) is my fifth […].

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Tech Republic Data Center

AUGUST 15, 2016

HPE recently announced the StoreVirtual 3200 and MSA 2042, which it is marketing toward SMB customers

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Storage IO Blog

MARCH 30, 2019

World Backup Day Reminder Don’t Be an April Fool Test Your Data Recovery World Backup Day Reminder Don’t Be an April Fool Test Your Data Recovery. March 31 is the annual world backup day to spotlight awareness around the importance of protecting your data and test your data recovery. The focus of world backup and […]. The post World Backup Day Reminder Don’t Be an April Fool Test Your Data Recovery appeared first on StorageIOblog.

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IT Toolbox

JANUARY 13, 2017

This means that if you are running an SMB, an important part of your equipment is going to consist of routers and switches It is safe to say that every small business needs solid internet connection.

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Ten tips to reduce your cloud compute storage costs #blogtobertech The following are Ten tips to reduce your cloud compute storage costs. In some cases, reducing your cloud costs means spending the same yet getting more value and resources that provide a business benefit. For example, paying the same yet upgrading to fewer, faster servers, […] The post Ten tips to reduce your cloud compute storage costs #blogtobertech appeared first on StorageIOblog.

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