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  Blade servers: Big power for small businesses

  Many small businesses with larger server needs are turning to blade servers to pack big power into a small space. But what exactly is a blade server, and how do you know if it's right for your small business?

  By Kevin Komac, CDW ESSN business development specialist | 27 March, 2012 02:24

  Tags: Blades, blade servers, hardware systems, Intel, networking, Server consolidation, servers, small business, small midsize business, SMB, SMB Networking

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  Small business lags on computer security

  Small businesses have embraced the internet but 16 per cent don't use anti-virus software and 30 per cent don't use a protective firewall, a new study shows.

  By AAP | 07 February, 2012 09:25

  Tags: antivirus, Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare, Jason Clare, security, small business, software

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  NBN Co releases details of small business services

  NBN Co has released new small business services which it believes will encourage retail service providers to more effectively target Australia’s SMBs. The services will offer speeds up to 40Mbps.

  By Rebecca Merrett | 08 November, 2011 16:46

  Tags: internet services, nbn co, small business, small businesses

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  Telstra invests $600m in small business

  Telstra (ASX:TLS) has flagged plans to spend $600 million on a five-year plan to further develop its presence in the small business market with the launch of Digital Business.

  By Chloe Herrick | 02 May, 2011 12:34

  Tags: digital business, small business, telecomunnications, Telstra

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  Google, MYOB lure 4100 SMEs into free website service

  More than 4100 local businesses have taken up Google and MYOB's "getting Aussie business online" joint marketing campaign in the three weeks since its launch.

  By Rodney Gedda | 22 March, 2011 12:23

  Tags: Google, MYOB, small business, SME

• Gmail bug sees old emails wiped from inbox

  Thousands of Gmail users have seen their old emails wiped from their inbox following a bug that affected Google's webmail service.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 01 March, 2011 01:51

  Tags: Google, internet, Internet-based applications and services, Internet & broadband, mail, small business

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  Google, MYOB getting Aussie business online for free

  Google and MYOB have teamed up to launch a new service designed to help local businesses get online with a free website, domain name and $75 worth of advertising credits.

  By Rodney Gedda | 01 March, 2011 11:35

  Tags: adwords, domain names, Google, MYOB, myob hosting, small business, SmartyHost, SME

• Apple iPad 2 delayed until June

  The launch of the highly anticipated next-generation Apple iPad looks set to be pushed back until June.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 23 February, 2011 06:25

  Tags: Apple, desktop pcs, hardware systems, laptops, Mac, networking, PCs & laptops, small business, tablet PCs

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  UK superfast broadband connections to hit 600,000

  The number of superfast broadband connections in the UK looks set to exceed 600,000 by the end of 2011, says Point Topic.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 06 January, 2011 01:53

  Tags: broadband, BT, Internet & broadband, networking, small business

• Augmented reality CVs help candidates stand out

  Brits looking to grab the attention of employers could do just that with an augmented reality CV, says CWJobs.co.uk.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 13 October, 2010 03:26

  Tags: CWJobs.co.uk, Internet & broadband, networking, small business

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  HP introduces microserver for small businesses

  Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced a low-cost, entry-level server for small businesses that bundles advanced features in a small package.

  By Agam Shah | 09 September, 2010 05:46

  Tags: hardware systems, hewlett-packard, HP, servers, small business

• RIM to launch BlackBerry tablet?

  RIM are thought to be preparing to unveil a BlackBerry tablet that will rival Apple's iPad by supporting Flash.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 15 July, 2010 00:20

  Tags: consumer electronics, gadgets, hardware systems, laptops, networking, PCs & laptops, research in motion, small business

• LG working on Google Android tablet

  LG is working on a tablet PC that will run Google Android

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 06 July, 2010 00:48

  Tags: 3M, Apple, consumer electronics, gadgets, Google, hardware systems, laptops, Microsoft, networking, PCs & laptops, small business

• 1Mbps broadband becomes a legal right in Finland

  Every resident in Finland has a legal right to 1Mbps broadband access from today.

  By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 01 July, 2010 23:50

  Tags: broadband, Internet & broadband, networking, small business

• Cisco turns SMB storage into multipurpose platform

  Cisco Systems is turning its small-business storage platforms into multipurpose devices with several features that might make easy additions to an IT architecture on a budget.

  By Stephen Lawson | 10 June, 2010 05:22

  Tags: Cisco, small business