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• Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 ready

  Microsoft today said the latest version of its Windows Small Business Server software had been finalised and was ready for its distribution partners.

• Small businesses pull the shutters on Vista

  Small business users, like larger enterprises, are in no rush to adopt Microsoft Windows Vista with hardware requirements, a lack of interoperability with business applications and cost of the new operating system the major stumbling blocks.

• Microsoft retools for small business

  Microsoft released a handful of products and services aimed at small businesses, specifically those in the retail sector.

• Microsoft takes aim at Intuit with 'Magellan'

  Microsoft is cooking up a new version of its Office productivity package in a bid to unseat Intuit as the king of small-business accounting software.

• Microsoft readies small-business push

  Microsoft will test its business acumen by the end of this year with new software for automating customer-service functions.

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  No open and shut case for Office migration

  Office 2007 continues to be the focus of discussion here at Big Deal, but the most recent crop of reactions to my postings have shifted from the possible nuisance value of interface changes to the potential upside for OpenOffice, the open-source rival to the desktop suite crown.

Features and Case Studies (123)

• 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.

• Manage Microsoft's Windows Small Business Server 2003 e-mail accounts

  Here's what you need to know when it comes to installing, configuring, and managing SBS 2003 e-mail accounts.

• 10 tips for designing a small business network

  Setting up a network in a small business environment entails some specialised considerations to ensure an optimum implementation.

• The open source guide to the galaxy

  Could your business be paying for a proprietary program when an open source alternative exists? Take a look at our guide as we count down the most popular open source products.

• Linux: Who got it right, who got it very wrong?

  Who predicted Linux servers would outnumber Windows servers by 2006? Who said one in five enterprise desktops would be Linux-based by 2008? We look back at the bad (and good) predictions made about Linux over the past decade.

Reviews (185)

• 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.

• Dell Vostro 410

  Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.

• Tech Guide: Small-business networking

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

• Dell customers want XP, not Vista

  After adding it back as an option for small businesses, Dell offers the older OS on consumer machines in response to demand in the US.

• 3CX Phone System for Windows

  By being very easy to configure and manage, the 3CX Phone System for Windows scores well on functionality and is compatible with most SIP handsets, gateways and services. However scalability could be an issue for larger organisations.

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