Archive for the ‘business’ Category

Why Business Should Embrace the $139 Kindle 2

Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:00 No Comments

Amazon is aggressively defending its position in the e-reader market by unveiling a redesigned Kindle 2 for a mere $139. As Amazon and Barnes and Noble battle for e-reader supremacy, it’s time for businesses to take a closer look at the benefits and advantages of embracing e-readers like the Kindle 2.

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Google Apps intrigues IT pros, but security worries remain

Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:00 No Comments

Google likes to boast that more than 2 million businesses run Google Apps, but IT pros harbor concerns about security in the cloud.

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Smaller businesses turn to cloud

Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:00 No Comments

More companies are turning to the cloud – and it’s smaller businesses that are setting the pace

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Off-the-Grid Gadget Chargers Provide Power in a Pinch

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:00 No Comments

Keeping mobile phones and other portable electronics charged is a hassle if you make frequent business trips or work in multiple locations. Inevitably, your smartphone’s battery dies far from a power source just when you need to make a crucial call or get directions to a meeting.

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UK outsourcer sets up BPO in Indian town

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:00 No Comments

British outsourcer Xchanging is setting up a business process outsourcing (BPO) center in a town in India, hoping to tap into the low-cost, skilled staff available outside the country’s cities.

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China’s tech policies may lead to trade disputes, report warns

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:00 No Comments

China’s goal to become a technology giant is being helped by government policies that may force businesses to transfer their technical know-how for access to China’s market, a new report finds.

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Retrospect 8.2 gets 3x speed boost, 64-bit support

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:00 No Comments

It feels weird to write about Retrospect without “Dantz” in front of it. But Roxio bought this backup and recovery software for small-to-medium businesses from EMC Corp. in May, and Tuesday brought its first major update since the purchase.

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Free app developer finder service launches

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:00 No Comments

A new, free online resource has launched to help businesses find a suitable iPhone or iPad app developer.

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Nvidia tunes 3D offerings for businesses

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:00 No Comments

Nvidia is extending its 3D offerings from homes to businesses, announcing new 3D glasses and transmitters for use in meetings and presentations.

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SAP reports revenue up 12 percent, earnings up 15 percent

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:00 No Comments

SAP reported a 15 percent year-on-year rise in earnings for the second quarter, on revenue up 12 percent. It forecast that underlying revenue growth in its core business of software and software-related services will accelerate following completion of its acquisition of Sybase.

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