Mobile & Wireless

Q&A With YouMail's Alex Quilici: Goodbye Secretary, Hello Voice Mail

August 11, 2008 | The days of a secretary taking your messages and returning your calls are so over. But now there's something better: Tools to make dealing with the ever growing volume of voice-mail messages simple and quick, saving smaller businesses lots of precious time. Now you can read your voice mail, e-mail it, reply with a text, and, best of all, you can do much of this for free.
By Naomi Grossman

Tech On The Go: Returning Home To Re-Sync Systems

August 7, 2008 | Home at last, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent unpacks, unwinds, and anticipates the joys of a reliable Internet connection -- not so fast -- to re-sync his laptop with his home system.
By Scott Koegler

Why YOU Aren't Using Videoconferencing

August 6, 2008 | Despite dramatic improvements in quality and affordability, most businesses still aren't using videoconferencing. The reasons why might surprise you.
By Fredric Paul

Tech On The Go: Keeping Up With Current Events

August 5, 2008 | Thanks to satellite radio, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent hasn't been out of the loop during his travels.
By Scott Koegler

Tech On The Go: Trucker Antenna Boosts Connectivity

July 31, 2008 | After a well-timed delivery at the Grand Canyon, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent is cruising eastward sporting a spring-mounted cellular trucker antenna -- he hasn't lost signal in a thousand miles.
By Scott Koegler

Tech On The Go: How To Print On The Fly

July 29, 2008 | After a GPS adventure along Old Route 66, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent finds a way to print his tax documents and create a photo book of his cross-country escapades.
By Scott Koegler

Tech On The Go: Keeping the Video Streaming

July 25, 2008 | Perched on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent reviews his video kit and, thanks to shoddy connections, struggles to upload the latest images.
By Scott Koegler

WiMax Stumbling Out of the Gate

July 24, 2008 | Like many technologies ballyhooed before the first customer use, WiMax hasn't moved smoothly from the development lab to the mainstream. That's compromising Sprint's plan to use WiMax to support wireless services for small and midsize businesses.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Tech On The Go: Automating GPS and Managing Projects

July 22, 2008 | Simmering in the Las Vegas heat, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent explains how he harnesses the power of GPS and project management software to streamline his workflow.
By Scott Koegler

Smartphone Battle Intensifies

July 16, 2008 | Turbulence is often a sign of an emerging opportunity, but surprisingly there's now quite a bit of turmoil in the mature mobile phone market. New high-profile contenders have startled Nokia, the top supplier, prompting a series of dramatic changes.
By Paul Korzeniowski

SLIDESHOW: The Best Smartphones to Consider Now

July 16, 2008 | Smartphones have become the centerpiece of many smaller businesses. Being able to check e-mail, browse the Web, and -- oh, right -- talk on the phone from anywhere has made these mobile devices offices on the road. We've compiled a list of the latest and greatest smartphones. One of them is sure to become your must-have piece of equipment.
By Naomi Grossman

Tech On The Go: Staying Connected From Everywhere

July 15, 2008 | Lingering just outside Yellowstone National Park, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent concludes that staying connected requires some flexibility, advance planning, and multiple subscriptions. Put another way, it means spending $$ for services you may not use.
By Scott Koegler

Tech On The Go: Online Backup Keeps Data Safe and Sound

July 10, 2008 | Leaving Grand Teton, bound for Yellowstone, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent doesn't worry that his work, his data, his photos, video and more are safe from harm's way thank to online backup
By Scott Koegler

Fewer Choices for Wireless Customers

July 8, 2008 | The transformation of two of the largest wireless carriers from fierce combatants to family members strengthens Verizon and provides Alltel with a market exit, but doesn't help smaller businesses. The wireless market is consolidating around a few dominant players, and a lack of competition inevitably helps vendors, not customers.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Tech On The Go: Voice Recognition Means Hands-Free Productivity

July 8, 2008 | As he crosses Wyoming, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent considers how voice recognition keeps him productive while he's on the move and behind the wheel
By Scott Koegler

Tech on the Go: How to Carry an Arsenal of Gadgets

July 1, 2008 | After setting up camp near Mount Rushmore, bMighty's "Tech on the Go" correspondent ponders the challenge of lugging a full suite of pocket-size personal technology and broadband data limitations
By Scott Koegler

Plan Now to Make the Most of 802.11n

June 25, 2008 | With the promise of higher speed and longer range, the 802.11n wireless standard can't be finalized soon enough. But the wait for a final approval gives smaller businesses time to assess their needs and plan strategically to make the most of the new standard.
By Mark Tauschek, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

802.11n Wi-Fi: Is n for Now, or Not Yet?

June 25, 2008 | Is it time for small and midsize companies to make the move to 802.11n? Or are there compelling reasons to stick with 802.11a/b/g a while longer?
By Fredric Paul

SLIDESHOW: Best Bluetooth Headsets

June 25, 2008 | UPDATE! On July 1, 2008, California and Washington join New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in outlawing talking on the phone while driving -- unless you use a hands-free solution. The new laws mean Bluetooth headsets are transforming themselves from a geeky convenience to an everyday safety necessity. That's why we've updated this popular slideshow by adding the latest models that let you talk freely, look stylish, and avoid traffic tickets! Find the model that's right for you...
By Fredric Paul

Tech On The Go: Dueling Navigation Systems Debate Destination

June 24, 2008 | Armed with two different GPS navigation tools, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent makes his way across the Midwest without a hitch -- until the GPS navigators disagree about where to turn
By Scott Koegler

Networking Giant Attempts To Unify Management Tools

June 24, 2008 | Network management tools are here, there, everywhere -- one for wired connections, another for Wi-Fi LANs, and a third for cellular links. Many vendors have tried to consolidate these different tools and recently a networking giant took on the challenge. Smaller businesses may not be ready to revamp their network management yet, but in time, Cisco's move may ease network management headaches.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Tech On The Go: In Search of Wireless Connectivity

June 18, 2008 | Setting up camp close to a metropolitan area might mean reliable wireless access, just don't count on it. After cobbling together a solution and some troubleshooting, bMighty's "Tech On The Go" correspondent is back online.
By Scott Koegler

RIM Digs in for BlackBerry Attack

June 17, 2008 | RIM has bolstered its product line with the BlackBerry Bold and taken steps to develop an ecosystem around its technology. But will this be enough for mobile professionals in smaller businesses to stick with BlackBerry in the face of increasing fierce competition?
By Paul Korzeniowski

Ask Steve: The Outlook for Ultra Mobile PCs

June 16, 2008 | Fully featured mobile computing lingers on the horizon like a mirage despite burgeoning bandwidth and connectivity creeping toward every corner. So when will Ulta Mobile PCs take off? Yankee Group's Steve Hilton looks to Star Trek for answers in this month's Ask Steve.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

Midmarket Heroes: Scuba Toys -- Scuba Community Dives into Web 2.0

June 10, 2008 | Founding a scuba gear company in a landlocked part of Texas might not seem like the best idea. But Scuba Toy's founder Larry Dague has used Web 2.0 to reach scuba divers around the world -- and create a community of divers that keep coming back for more
By Naomi Grossman