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1. The Empire Strikes Back at VMware

   VMware's replacement of CEO Diane Greene with Paul Maritz is a fight for the Anywhere virtualization leadership--and a strategic move to avoid being "Netscaped" by Microsoft.

   Jul. 9, 2008 | Note | by Carl Howe | CO-AUTHORS: Phil Hochmuth, Gary Chen  

2. Is Cloud Computing a New Force to Disrupt the Telcos' Business?

   We review the cloud computing approach of selected telecom providers and examine a number of key aspects associated with their business focus and service road map as they move forward with the new technology model.

   Jun. 19, 2008 | Report | by Agatha Poon | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen  

3. At RSA Conference 2008, DLP and Virtualization Steal the Spotlight from NAC

   Data loss prevention and security virtualization were the buzz generators at RSA Conference 2008. Meanwhile, network access control--a show darling the last 2 years--became the technology whose name no one dared speak.

   May. 30, 2008 | Note | by Phil Hochmuth | CO-AUTHORS: Andrew Jaquith, Gary Chen  

4. Partner Space Helps Cisco Cozy Up to SMBs

   Web 2.0 tools, collaborative networks and a healthy dose of pull-based marketing create a viable SMB channel supplement to an expensive face-to-face sales approach.

   Feb. 27, 2008 | Note | by Steve Hilton | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen  

5. Vendors Must Bundle Hosted UTMs with Other Services to Create Value for SMBs

   Service providers offering hosted UTM services to SMBs must package these security services with more advanced offerings, such as SaaS, or hosted office infrastructure.

   Feb. 8, 2008 | Report | by Phil Hochmuth | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen  

6. 2007 Anywhere Enterprise: Small & Medium: US IT Infrastructure Survey

   The Yankee Group 2007 US Small & Medium Business IT Infrastructure Survey is a comprehensive study of SMBs? current and planned use of infrastructure products and technologies, as well as the associated purchasing and operating issues.

   Dec. 31, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen | CO-AUTHORS: George Hamilton, Jonathan Edwards  

7. 2007 Anywhere Enterprise: Small & Medium: Europe IT Infrastructure Survey

   The Yankee Group 2007 European Small & Medium Business IT Infrastructure Survey is a comprehensive study of SMBs’ current and planned use of infrastructure products and technologies, as well as the associated purchasing and operating issues.

   Dec. 20, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen | CO-AUTHORS: George Hamilton, Brian Kotlyar  

8. Virtually Possible: Virtual Appliances Ready to Shake Up Application Delivery

   Virtualization doesn't just impact infrastructure. It also can affect the way software applications are built and delivered through JeOS concepts and virtual appliances.

   Dec. 12, 2007 | Report | by Gary Chen 

9. SOHO Employees Should Be the Champions for Mobility Tools and Applications

   SOHO workers demand higher levels of connectivity in their home offices than non-SoHo workers, but they aren't taking advantage of the technology tools at their disposal.

   Oct. 26, 2007 | Note | by Jennifer Simpson | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen  

10. Anywhere Enterprise--Small and Medium: 2007 US IP Communications Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 508 US respondents at companies with 2-499 employees. Topics include IP telephony; unified communications; adoption drivers/barriers; channels; ROI; leading vendors; selection criteria; outsourced and hosting solutions.

    Oct. 22, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen 

11. Anywhere Enterprise--Small and Medium: 2007 European Mobility and Business Applications Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 613 European respondents at companies with 2-249 employees. Topics include adoption of business applications; mobile applications; business and IT market drivers/challenges; perceptions and future use of Web 2.0.

    Sep. 24, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen 

12. Anywhere Enterprise--Small and Medium: 2007 US Mobility and Business Applications Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 512 US respondents at companies with 2-499 employees. Topics include adoption of business applications; mobile applications; business and IT market drivers/challenges; perceptions and future use of Web 2.0.

    Aug. 31, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen | CO-AUTHORS: Joshua Holbrook  

13. Citrix Shakes Up Virtualization Market with Acquisition of XenSource

    The combined Citrix/XenSource will legitimize open source virtualization technology and create the strongest competitor yet to VMware.

    Aug. 27, 2007 | Note | by George Hamilton | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen, Zeus Kerravala  

14. SMBs Must Eliminate Information Silos to Improve the Customer Experience

    SMB continue to stress business information silos, insufficient staff and outdated business applications as their top IT business application challenges.

    Aug. 23, 2007 | Report | by Sheryl Kingstone | CO-AUTHORS: Gary Chen  

15. Anywhere Enterprise--SMB: 2007 US Managed IT and Communications Services Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 500 US respondents at companies with 2-499 employees. Topics include IT and network- or communications-based service delivery strategies; software as a service versus premises-based; drivers/barriers of adoption.

    Jul. 17, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen | CO-AUTHORS: Joshua Holbrook, Sandra Palumbo, Steve Hilton  

16. Notes from Microsoft TechEd 2007

    Microsoft's Dynamic IT vision means well, but will be hampered by the company's interest in promoting its own platform.

    Jul. 6, 2007 | Note | by Gary Chen 

17. 2006 US Small & Medium Business Applications and Web Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 722 US respondents at companies with 2-999 employees who evaluate and purchase applications and web hosting services. Topics include key business challenges; spend drivers; online marketing, e-commerce adoption/trends.

    May. 23, 2007 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen 

18. Notes from Novell BrainShare 2007

    Novell's latest solutions, its agreement with Microsoft and virtualization were among the revelations that generated the most talk at BrainShare 2007.

    Mar. 26, 2007 | Note | by Gary Chen 

19. Windows Vista: Struggling to Remain Relevant to SMBs

    The traditional desktop OS is losing relevance in the new business computing environment that emphasizes collaborative, mobile online applications connected through a network that provides constant and pervasive connectivity.

    Mar. 5, 2007 | Note | by Gary Chen 

20. SMB Infrastructure Goes Virtual

    Server virtualization will dramatically change, improve and strengthen SMB IT infrastructures.

    Jan. 3, 2007 | Report | by Gary Chen 

21. 2006 Small & Medium Business IT Infrastructure Survey

    This online survey is comprised of 748 US respondents at companies with 2-999 employees. Topics include IT spending projections; channel and brand preferences; purchase barriers; hardware/software penetration; use of outside consultants and integrators.

    Nov. 30, 2006 | Survey Executive Summary | by Gary Chen 

22. Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Is a Milestone Release for Desktop Linux

    SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is the first true enterprise-class Linux desktop that deserves strong consideration from IT buyers as an alternative to the resource-heavy Windows Vista.

    Aug. 30, 2006 | Note | by Gary Chen 

23. SMBs Are Not Keeping Pace with a Rapidly Evolving Security Threat Landscape

    SMBs find themselves still struggling with the security basics, while the threats have evolved into more sophisticated attacks such as identity and data theft, leaving SMBs more vulnerable than ever.

    Aug. 3, 2006 | Report | by Gary Chen 

24. Opening Roads for SMB and Mid-Market Enterprise Linux Adoption

    Linux and open source vendors must unite and coordinate if they are to take market share away from Microsoft, the dominant player in the SMB and mid-market.

    May. 25, 2006 | Report | by Gary Chen 

25. The State of SMB and Mid-Market Enterprise Security

    This Online Decision Forum reviews findings from the Yankee Group 2005 Small & Medium Business IT Infrastructure Survey specific to business security concerns.

    Apr. 6, 2006 | Audio Conference | by Gary Chen 

26. Cisco and Dell Lead in Networking Systems Customer Satisfaction

    SMB and mid-market customers are generally satisfied with their networking equipment, but support, training and financing from vendors are lacking.

    Mar. 22, 2006 | Note | by Gary Chen 

27. Insignia Demonstrates EMC's Commitment to the SMB Storage Market

    EMC makes a major commitment to the SMB storage market with its streamlined Insignia offering, but success will depend on execution of its channel strategy.

    Mar. 22, 2006 | Report | by Gary Chen