Archive for November 3rd, 2009
In a move to offer companies more flexibility and better service, shared office industry pioneer David Myers has parted ways with The Regus Group and launched a new serviced office brand called OfficeKey.
“Since I opened my first executive suite in 1984, my goal has always been to keep overhead as low as possible and offer value-adds to clients. By breaking away from Regus, OfficeKey locations are shedding unnecessary expenses so we can invest more in the technology and services our clients in the Cincinnati area need,” says Myers, president of OfficeKey. “We also will offer more flexible options. If your business needs change, you can terminate your agreement with just 60 days notice – and with no strings attached.”
Formerly donning the HQ brand name, Office Cincinnati, Office Blue Ash and Office Northern Kentucky are now part of OfficeKey. The tagline: “Unlock your potential! Flexible arrangements that won’t weigh you down.”
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November 3rd, 2009
Corporate Office Centers is on the move again. This time, the Arlington serviced office company is stepping across state lines to open a new office space in Gilbert, Arizona.
That makes five business center locations for Corporate Office Centers in Arizona and 30 nationwide, including facilities in California, Nevada, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Hawaii, Texas and Tennessee.
“Not only do our services provide a more cost effective alternative to conventional office leases, the flexibility they offer to quickly accommodate one workstation to several, allows businesses to right size for their needs and save expenses by avoiding paying for office and meeting room space that sits empty,” says Thad Pittman, president of Corporate Office Centers. “We handle the details of operating the workplace so our clients can focus valuable time on their core business.”
Read the rest of my story on aBetterOffice.com.
November 3rd, 2009
Microsoft 
released its latest security intelligence report on Monday — and the picture looks grim for enterprises. Enterprise worm infections rose nearly 100 percent in the first half of 2009 from the previous six months. In the same period, consumers continued to struggle with rogue software.
According to the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIRv7), rogue security software remained the single largest threat category for the first half of 2009. Despite progress combating rogues, this is still a major issue for computer users. Also known as “scareware,” rogue security software takes advantage of customers’ desire to protect their computer from threats.
But there is good news for enterprises and consumers. The report highlights a significant decrease in Zlob Trojan infections, from 21.1 million at its peak in 2007 to 2.3 million in the first half of 2009. Microsoft is offering some security best practices to help PC users ward off threats.
Read the rest of my story on Sci-Tech Today.
November 3rd, 2009
On Monday, Sprint Nextel unveiled its first netbook offering, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10. The netbook is selling at some San Francisco Bay Area stores for $199 with activation on a Sprint Mobile Broadband plan and a two-year service agreement.
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 features embedded EV-DO Rev. A wireless service from Sprint. The service promises faster data rates and higher system capacity so users can send and receive large amounts of data at broadband speeds comparable to DSL.
The netbook weighs 2.6 pounds and measures 10.3 by 7.2 inches. It’s just more than one inch thick with a 10.1-inch LED screen. The machine has an Intel Atom Processor Z520, Microsoft Windows Home XP SP3, a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 160GB hard drive, integrated Intel 500 Media Accelerator Graphics, 5-in-1 media reader, Bluetooth technology , and Wi-Fi 802.11g.
“Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is a fun way to easily access the speeds of Sprint’s network to catch-up on e-mail, surf the Web, and more,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development at Sprint. “It offers an affordable way to stay in touch and stay connected.”
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November 3rd, 2009
