Small Biz IT Update: Keeping out the bad guys

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September 08, 2004 Published by  WhatIs.com Small Business IT Update LOOK IT UP     TECH HAPPENINGS     FAST REFERENCES     CAREERS         Issue Sponsored By:   > SearchSmallBizIT.com's IT Resource Library Brought to you in partnership with: IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Sounding the SMB security alarm   >  SMBs may be smarter spenders in '05   >  Handling hosted CRM growing pains   >  More headlines   >  Is outsourcing in?   >  IT management   >  Success factors   >  The Missing Link: Philadelphia planning new experiment Sounding the SMB security alarm [SearchSmallBizIT.com] Intrusion detection systems don't come cheap. But given the potential for attacks, even a smaller business can convince management that these systems are time and money well spent. MORE INFO: > Learn more about cyberinsurance > See how SMBs battle viruses   SearchSmallBizIT.com's IT Resource Library Access strategic advice on building and managing an IT infrastructure that supports optimal business growth. Visit SearchSmallBizIT.com's resource library and access chapters on a range of topics, including networking, Windows, security, and more. Check it out   SMBs may be smarter spenders in '05 [SearchCIO.com] SMBs might not be spending as much on IT in 2005 as the big boys, but there's more to a budget than dollars. CIOs aren't short-changing sense this time around. Handling hosted CRM growing pains [SearchCRM.com] As smaller companies mature and their functional needs grow, are they likely to say so long to hosted CRM? More headlines [From around the Web] Canon, Dell printers target SMBs (eWEEK) Study tallies SMB apps spending (destinationCRM) Microsoft has big plans for business apps unit (Forbes) FEATURED TOPIC:  Is outsourcing in? Smaller companies have to decide which services to host themselves and which are better suited for outsourcing. Here are resources to help you make the decision for your company. BEST WEB LINKS:  IT management We've collected the best articles and tips for you, the IT manager at a smaller company. Come and learn about PDAs in the workplace or how to hire and keep the best IT pros. QUICK POLL:  Success factors What's the most important skill for succeeding in IT at a smaller company? Philadelphia planning new experiment [Associated Press] Philadelphia has given us so much -- liberty, brotherly love, cream cheese, Kevin Bacon. And now the city is thinking about giving something else -- free Internet access for all. City leaders are considering turning Philly into one big Wi-Fi hot spot. The only potential downside to this Philadelphia story? Fans of the Eagles or Phillies might decide to throw their laptop batteries at the opposing teams. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchSmallBizIT: Small Business IT Tech Tip SearchSmallBizIT: White Paper Alerts SearchSmallBizIT: Webcast Alert Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by WhatIs.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Word of the Day": Go to unsubscribe: http://WhatIs.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-34 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: WhatIs Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494