Wireless Networks

Can GPS Cell Phones Help Your Business?

By Marc Saltzman | Oct 1, 2007

Whether you operate a limousine service or an insurance firm, it may be time to think about syncing GPS service with the cell phones or PDAs you issue employ... Read more

Polycom Announces New Wireless Server

Sep 19, 2007

Polycom has launched its KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 in the North American Market. Read more

The Network for Your Future Business Needs

By Mary O. Foley | Sep 1, 2007

The decisions you make today regarding your business's network infrastructure may impact greatly what types of applications your business will be able to run... Read more

What Can Your Business Do with Wibree?

By Marc Saltzman | Sep 1, 2007

Move over Bluetooth. A new short-range wireless technology, called Wibree, is designed to communicate with wrist watches, wireless keyboards, toys, and other... Read more

More Intelligent than Your Smart Phone

By Andrea Peiro | Aug 1, 2007

Making business sense of today’s mobile “hyper connectivity,” we help you determine what to look for in this combination cell phone, personal digital a... Read more

Telecom Services for Business by the Bundle

By Tiare Rath | Aug 1, 2007

Small and mid-size businesses want more than phone lines and Internet connections from their service providers. That's why telecom companies are now offering... Read more

What Businesses Need to Know About IPv6

By Tiare Rath | Jul 1, 2007

The Internet is running out of addressing space. Should your business care? Read more

How to Surf Safely on Public Wi-Fi

By Renee Oricchio | Jul 1, 2007

Wi-Fi is everywhere these days and so are your employees. They take their laptops to Starbucks, to Kinkos, and to the airport. How do you keep the company da... Read more

Automating Your IT Networks

By Tiare Rath | Jun 1, 2007

IT managers have to constantly monitor their networks but a few new products propose to automate that review. Read more

Unified Messaging in the Mobile Age

By Tara Swords | Jun 1, 2007

As employees become more mobile, technology can help them control the flow of communications with clients and vendors through one point of contact for your b... Read more

Networking Advances Bring Potential Break-Ins

By Patricia Brown | Jun 1, 2007

New network-related technologies are arriving at a dizzying pace for small and mid-size businesses, creating major headaches and risks for strapped IT staffs. Read more

Tips for Network Server Security

By Jennifer Zaino | May 1, 2007

While larger companies were initially targeted by data thieves, you're next. Follow these tips to better protect the servers on your network. Read more

Bluetooth Coming to a Car Near You

By Anita Campbell | May 1, 2007

A great liberator for entrepreneurs and small businesses, Bluetooth is now available for the office and behind the wheel so you can conduct business seamlessly. Read more

Is Municipal Wi-Fi Right for Your Business?

By Todd Wasserman | May 1, 2007

Cities from Philadelphia to San Francisco are undertaking public projects to offer residents and businesses cheap municipal wireless broadband Internet service. Read more

How Fast Should Your Network Be?

By Mary O. Foley | Apr 1, 2007

Speeds for business wide-area networks can range depending upon your provider, your budget, and how big you want your business to be. Read more

Waiting for the Next Wireless Standard

By Mary O. Foley | Apr 1, 2007

Despite a series of delays, the next generation wireless -- 802.11n -- will eventually make it to market. But for the very small, there may be no need to wait. Read more

Wireless Networking Hazards to Avoid

By Anne Stuart | Mar 1, 2007

Failing to set policies, leaving your access points vulnerable, and settling on a password that's too obvious can lead to worries on your wireless network. Read more

Connecting to Customers over Cell Phones

By Ramon Ray | Feb 1, 2007

As more customers depend on mobile phones, business owners need to realize that text messaging may be a new way to make a sale. Read more

What's Next: Staying Connected

By David H. Freedman | Jan 1, 2007

A slew of new gadgets can help you compete. Read more

Why You Need a Computer Network

By Tara Swords | Jan 1, 2007

An office network can allow employees to share files and other data and print documents more easily. Networks are now easier to set up than ever. Read more

Combining Voice and Data Networks

By Tara Swords | Jan 1, 2007

IP-PBX systems can help cut your telecommunication costs while making your small or mid-size business more productive. Read more

Should Some Computers Be Off the Network?

By Caroline Waxler | Nov 1, 2006

What the tech experts say about whether all machines at a business should be networked. Read more

What Is a LAN?

By Jodi Mardesich | Oct 1, 2006

More than 50 percent of small companies operate local area networks to help them do business more efficiently. Should you invest in a LAN or outsource? Read more

What is a VPN?