Nathan Eddy

While the impact of the global recession was no surprise, the extent to which small and midsize businesses were adversely affected was greater than anticipated, according to a report by research firm IDC. As a result, IDC forecasts worldwide SMB spending on information technology will increase by 5.5 percent over the 2010-2014 period, considerably lower […]

A report by the Environmental Protection Agency found that Los Angeles continues to lead the nation in green buildings, with 293 energy-efficient buildings. Washington, D.C., followed with 204 buildings. The EPA report noted that the nation’s capital added 68 Energy Star-rated buildings between 2008 and 2009. Last year, the Washington metro region placed fourth. San […]

Buffalo Technology, a manufacturer of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, announced the release of the MiniStation Cobalt USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the latest generation of SuperSpeed external storage solutions which deliver interface speeds up to 5 Gigabits per second. Designed with mobility in mind and equipped with USB […]

Digital imaging and office solutions, introduced its imageRunner line of multifunction products (MFP). The imageRunner 2500 Series is built on the imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform) LITE system architecture, helping enable high productivity and print speeds by efficiently processing multiple functions simultaneously. The imageRunner 2545, 2545i, 2535, 2535i, 2530 and 2525 models offer black-and-white letter-sized […]

Hoping to usher in a new era of high-performance image sensors and mobile phone camera technology, InVisage Technologies, a venture-backed startup, announced QuantumFilm, a technology based on quantum dots-semiconductors with unique light-capture properties. The company said the first QuantumFilm-enabled product, due out later this year, will deliver four times higher performance and a dynamic range […]

In what may be a sign that economic recovery is taking hold, at least in the small business sector, midmarket businesses are spending more on search and achieving greater success in converting their leads into Website actions, according to the latest quarterly report from WebVisible, a provider of local online marketing products and services. According […]

Unified communications solution provider V2 Technology announced the release of its first video-enhanced “All-Communication-in-One” server for small and medium-size business users. It is a Universal Connection platform based on the company’s Video-QoS-efficient architecture. V2 UC Server consolidates multiple communication systems and networks such as PBX (PSTN and IP), switch/router, video conferencing and video surveillance into […]

After an initial series of setbacks related to technical glitches, the European Organization for Nuclear Research’s (CERN) Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a particle accelerator located outside Geneva has begun to produce results. This week, CERN reported the LHC successfully circulated two 3.5 TeV proton beams, setting a record for the highest energy yet achieved in […]

Microsoft is planning to announce USB storage support for its Xbox 360 game console, citing the “increased market penetration of high-capacity, high throughput USB mass storage devices.” The report comes from the video game blog Joystiq, which said it obtained a document written by a senior software programmer at Microsoft, and reveals the USB storage […]

Virtualization solutions specialist VMware announced it is offering its VMware vSphere Essentials product package at up to 50 percent off the list price through June 15, 2010, though the company noted prices may vary if purchased through resellers or in different regions. vSphere Essentials delivers virtualization capabilities that help enable SMBs (small to medium-size businesses) […]

10 All-in-One Wireless Printers from HP, Lexmark, Canon By Nathan Eddy Lexmark Prestige Pro805 ($216.99) This wireless all-in-one, aimed at small businesses, boasts a 4.3-inch MyTouch LCD Touchscreen with SmartSolutions Technology, which allows businesses to connect to the Web. An Eco Mode includes an energy-saving feature and automatic two-sided printing, and using the WPS (WiFi […]

Cox Business, a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and a division of communications company Cox Communications, announced its online backup service is now available in all Cox markets nationwide. The company’s Online Backup solution automatically backs up business files to secure data centers that feature uninterrupted, year-round, onsite monitoring […]