Nathan Eddy

With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg under pressure to reassure disappointed investors in the wake of a disastrous initial public offering earlier this year, there may be silver lining for the social networking behemoth. Facebook might find future revenue driven by a social search engine, according to a survey from digital marketing agency Greenlight. The survey […]

As the fallout from an American-made anti-Islamic film mocking the Prophet Muhammad continues to fuel violent protests and riots across the Middle East, Google, which owns the social video site YouTube on which the video is accessible, responded to a request from the White House by saying it did not intend to remove the video, […]

Mobile-device-management solution specialist Zenprise announced the release of MobileManager 7.0, the latest version of its on-premise and cloud-based MDM platform aimed at small and midsize businesses implementing bring your own device, or BYOD, initiatives. The latest edition now includes geo-fencing, which enables companies to track devices via GPS, and offers configurable dashboards that allow administrators […]

Security is expected to remain an IT budget priority in the coming years, according to a survey from technology analytics firm Gartner, with worldwide spending on security infrastructure to rise 8.4 percent to $60 billion in 2012. Despite a continuing economic slowdown that has been putting pressure on IT budgets around the world, the Gartner […]

Cable and communications provider Comcast is reaching out to small and midsize businesses with the launch of Business Class Signature Support, a 24/7 technical support and equipment protection program for the company’s midmarket customers. The service, which covers computers, tablets, mobile devices, servers and networks, gives small-business owners access to IT specialists who can provide […]

Small and midsize businesses are finding value in adoption and use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Google+, but are also experiencing frustration as they try to overcome the challenges inherent in getting the most from their investment, according to a recent survey of 400 SMB decision makers by Vocus, a provider […]

With the official unveiling of Apple’s iPhone 5 on Wednesday, the world, including small-business owners, now has a better idea as to whether or not they should spring for the company’s latest iteration of the popular smartphone. Features like 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network compatibility allow road warriors to surf the Web and download data […]

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to pass 1 billion in 2012, with the impending launch of Apple’s latest version of its iPhone smartphone creating additional excitement in the market, according to a report from research firm NPD. Yet, despite the excitement surrounding the new iPhone, the volume of new smartphone shipments is lower than expected, […]

Handset manufacturers, not carriers, are responsible with the level of satisfaction customers have with their smartphones, according to a recent survey of nearly 900 IT service professionals by OnForce. The survey found Apple continues to be the most popular mobile device manufacturer for IT service professionals, owning approximately 35 percent of the market, but Samsung, […]

As accessing the Internet becomes ever more ingrained into the daily habits of Americans, small business owners are taking to the Web to capture new customers, expand their businesses and network, according to a survey sponsored by Manta, a Web-based small business promotions and listing site. The vast majority (90 percent) of respondents said they […]

While the world breathlessly awaits the expected debut of Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 5, at a special press event in San Francisco on Sept. 12, the analyst firm Jefferies has thrown its 11th-hour predictions about what the new iPhone will have to offer into the mix of media coverage. The research note also offers […]

An IT professional with an MBA could have a distinct edge over competitors looking to land that perfect position, according to a report from online technology jobs site Dice. Among current MBA holders with technical expertise (9 percent of survey respondents), higher pay was the top reported impact of their degree, but other benefits included […]