Michael Caton

Anyone who wants a primer on how difficult it is for the lay person to effectively use technology should watch someone with a small business try to figure out an accounting package or design a Web site. After all, what does a carpenter care about accounting or the Web? A lot of people think that […]

For those who have been reluctant to add yet another tool bar to Internet Explorer, the beta of Google Toolbar 2.0 provides at least one reason to do so: a pop-up ad blocker. The free download from Google (at toolbar.google.com/index-beta.php) includes two features beyond the search features found in Version 1.0 of the Google Toolbar: […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Intranets.com For small companies and workgroups looking for a quick tool for sharing information, Intranets.com (www.intranets.com) has a broad set of features for collaborating online. However, although its price is very affordable, Intranets. coms features can be somewhat limited, and SSL security costs extra. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS USABILITY FAIR CAPABILITY FAIR PERFORMANCE GOOD […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Everest Standard Edition 6.0 For small-to-medium-size companies that need to grow beyond basic accounting software, Icodes Everest Standard Edition 6.0 delivers a comprehensive set of tools in a somewhat cumbersome package. Everest costs a reasonable $1,463 per concurrent user, but companies should also expect to invest in training, data migration and consulting services […]