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An Alarming Solution to Office Security
Boasting a simple and fast setup, LaserShield combines a motion sensor with a monitoring unit to build an instant zone of protection, which in turn is tied back to a central station. A concept in physical protection that is so simple that VARs can add an alarm system most anywhere in a few minutes for…
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Analysts: Microsoft SBS Long Overdue
Analysts have given a resounding thumbs up to the launch of the Microsoft Essential Server family, however, they agreed that the move couldn’t come soon enough for the SMB sector. Microsoft announced the launch this week, which comprises The Essential Server Family, based on Windows Server 2008 Standard, and includes Microsoft Small Business Server (…
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Bigger Is Better with NEC`s Huge Monitor
How big is big? A question asked in many instances. Not so long ago, a CRT was considered big if it was 17 inches; a television was considered huge at 27 inches. Now, thanks to LCD and plasma technology, the word big has become somewhat vague when someone talks about displays. NEC is redefining the…
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Microsoft`s Pie in the Sky Play with SkyDrive
Although it’s a little late to the game, Microsoft’s free hosted storage service entered the market with a lot of noise. After all, the company is giving 5GB of storage away for free to any Tom, Dick or Sally and consumers are ready to gobble up that storage. But, is there anything new here? Other…
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Viewsonic Looks to Capitalize Desktop Space
With a street price of just over $400, the ViewSonic VP2250wb proves to be an affordable monitor for graphics professionals and power users looking to maximize their desktop image. While its 21.8-inch viewable area is far from the largest available, the VP2250wb makes good use of the widescreen LCD with a resolution of 1680 by…
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Microsoft Says New Server Family `Essential` for Midmarket
Microsoft has unveiled details of its Essential Server family of products, including Essential Business Server targeted specifically for the midmarket, which it says will help partners earn recurring revenue through services and spur customer upgrades. The Essential Server Family, based on Windows Server 2008 Standard, includes Microsoft Small Business Server ( SBS) 2008 and Microsoft…