Archive for January, 2010
On Saturday, Microsoft complied with a court order to issue a patch for Word 2003. Microsoft previously issued a patch for Word 2007 in December related to the same legal issue. The patch removes custom XML capabilities from the popular software.
“You must install this update if you have been instructed to do so in a separate communication from Microsoft,” the software giant said on its download site. The patches are available on Microsoft’s OEM Partner and Download Centers.
Microsoft’s patches come in the wake of a court order ordering to change the software or stop selling it. In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington ruled against Microsoft’s appeal of a patent-infringement verdict and gave the company a tight deadline to fix the issue.
Read the rest of my story on NewsFactor.
January 12th, 2010
Google’s Nexus One “superphone” was highly anticipated, but now some observers are calling it overhyped. Less than a week after the monumental announcement that some thought would change the wireless industry, the Nexus One is getting more complaints than praise. At least the complaints are louder.
Some of the first customers to get their hands on a Nexus One are decrying its superphone status and Google’s support forums show hot displeasure. Among the chief complaints are that the Nexus One 3G offers poor connections. Of course, that might fall back on wireless carrier T-Mobile more than Google and is reminiscent of the Apple-AT&T saga with the iPhone.
Read the rest of my story on CIO Today.
January 12th, 2010
You’ve got employees working from home offices in three cities and it’s a seamless experience for your clients and prospects. You’ve got a single 800 number answered by a virtual receptionist and routed to each employee’s extension. You’ve got a single, prominent business address in your “headquarters” city.
That takes care of the externals. But what about the internal organization? Running a virtual office means more than having the right technology. You also need the right systems in place to manage your virtual employees. Here are some time-tested tactics for virtual office management:
Read the rest of my story on the Davinci Virtual blog.
January 10th, 2010
Still looking for a free executive office suites opportunity in your area? Well, if you live and work near Newport Beach, California, Premier Business Centers has a money-saving offer designed just for you.
Premier Business Centers is offering a “New Year Office Deal” through Jan. 31. You get one month of free base rent when you sign a 12-month agreement. The deal also features no set up fees. Of course, you still have to pay your security deposit and I noticed the serviced office facility is also charging a cleaning fee as part of the move-in special.
Read the rest of my story on aBetterOffice.com.
January 10th, 2010
For struggling commercial property owners, loan modifications can be answered prayers, but without proper tax planning, all hell may break loose come April 15, 2010.
That’s because income from debt cancellation is taxable, something that is often overlooked as owners scramble to ward off financial ruin. Uninformed real estate owners could find themselves in financial peril when they file their IRS tax returns and owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected taxes they cannot afford to pay.
Consider the big picture: Commercial loan defaults are posting record-high rates — and momentum is moving toward worsening default rates in 2010. Real Estate Econometrics expects the default rate to rise to 5.2 percent by the end of 2010.
Read the rest of my story in The Real Deal magazine.
January 10th, 2010
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