News (436)

  • Symantec locks out small-biz hackers

    Security software maker Symantec announced Monday a new line of drop-in network appliances to protect companies against Internet attackers and to secure communications between offices.

  • Telstra 'filters' Net nasties for SMBs

    Telstra has partnered with MessageLabs to provide small- and medium-sized businesses with an Internet connection that has been filtered of known junk e-mails, virus threats and phishing attacks.

  • Small businesses choose home broadband plan

    Australian small businesses are turning to broadband plans designed for home use as better value than plans targeted for business use, according to a survey.

  • Telstra's SMB arm shifts into gear

    Telstra has finished putting together its new dedicated small and medium business (SMB) division, and will make the unit's presence felt with several new product offerings over the next few months.

  • SMBs reluctant to open wallets for IT security

    Australian small-to-medium businesses aren't committing IT dollars to security, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Symantec. More than 64 percent of the companies surveyed revealed they spend less than 10 percent of their IT budget on security.

Blogs (5)

  • Read the blog post - Brad Howarth

    Biarri's massive maths mission

    Aussie start-up Biarri reckons it has found a way to give even small businesses access to some of the most powerful mathematical modelling tools available.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    MyPerfect.com.au has potential

    Victorian Web start-up My Perfect has a strong story and rationale for why it will succeed. But it has to overcome some challenges and design flaws first.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    Spellr.us needs a new dictionary

    One of the only Australian start-ups to present at the recent round of conferences in the US was Sydney-based spellr.us, which has launched a Web-based tool to check and monitor websites for spelling mistakes.

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Has Symantec learnt from its Norton 360 mistakes?

    Today, Symantec released Norton 360 Version 2.0, but I wonder whether the security giant has learned from its past mistakes?

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    DCITA: Too many policies, too few policies?

    If someone gave you AU$93.5 million to spend, would you forget it? I wouldn't either. But this is exactly what seems to have happened in the aftermath of the 2007/8 federal budget, which was widely lambasted by many observers -- including yours truly -- for its lack of funding for meaningful ICT related initiatives.

Features and Case Studies (112)

  • SMB Series: Eye on Mobility

    The concept of mobile computing rings familiar in this day an age. The ability to access information on the go is a compelling weapon in the competitive business landscape. This guide is aimed at helping SMBs stay ahead of the game.

  • Winning the small business Web war

    Many people have learnt from bitter experience just how difficult, and costly, it can be to get a Web site established for their small business. ZDNet Australia speaks to a local company that launched its Web efforts with minimal fuss and expenditure.

  • Web domains hit new high

    If the size of the World Wide Web was measured by the number of domain names then it is growing faster than at any time in its history, according to figures released by research and analysis firm Netcraft last week.

  • Unwired adds new Sydney suburbs

    Wireless broadband provider, Unwired, has turned on its wireless broadband services across more than 40 Sydney suburbs today, bringing the company closer to the completion of its Sydney wide network.

  • IP goes home

    The increasing popularity of IP telephony is a big worry for local telcos, but not all the pieces are in place for Australia to take full advantage.

Reviews (127)

  • Windows Small Business Server 2008

    This is an impressive update to Microsoft's Small Business Server that packs a big punch. However, it may be overkill for a lot of companies and isn't quite as easy to manage as it first appears.

  • Wireless warrior: Buying a business notebook

    The best business notebooks combine portability, performance, battery life and integrated wireless networking. We show you how to make the right purchasing decision.

  • Tech Guide: Small-business networking

    Tips for implementing a wireless, Ethernet or power-line network in a small-business environment.

  • Internet security suites compared

    These suites bundle everything you need, from antivirus protection to firewall blocking, in one box. Plus, they offer additional privacy protection, such as blocking objectionable Web sites, spam, and spyware -- all in one convenient package. Which is the best?

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

    PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

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