RIM has announced the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone, offering support for 3G HSDPA networks, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2MP camera and a “sharp, dazzling display”.
Rackspace Hosting, a hosting and cloud computing provider, has announced new product offerings, including Rackspace Cloud Drive and Rackspace Server Backup.
HP has released recently the Compaq 500B Microtower and Compaq 505B Microtower desktop PC, designed for budget-conscious small businesses.
The main difference between the desktops is that the Compaq 500B is based on dual core Intel Celeron or Pentium processors, whereas the Compaq 505B uses AMD Athon X2 dual core chips. Both PCs come with integrated or dedicated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and Windows 7 OS.
Vistaprint has announced that it has expanded its online marketing efforts for small businesses with the addition of Online Search Profiles.
“With no technical expertise required, Vistaprint’s Online Search Profiles take minutes to create and are distributed to over 100 search engines including Google Maps, Yahoo Local and YellowPages.com. Consistent listing data entered into many trusted search engines helps increase a business’ local online search ranking, potentially surpassing the listings of competing businesses. In addition to an increased online presence, business profiles are also published in a special Vistaprint directory for further exposure,” the press release says.
Vistaprint’s Online Search Profiles start at $2.99 a month.
The D-Link VoiceCenter DVX-2000MS is a VoIP phone system designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It is based on Microsoft Response Point phone system software and supports up to 50 users.
AVG Technologies recently announced the availability of its latest small business security products – AVG Internet Security Business Edition 9.0 and AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition 9.0.
The new products provide users with enhancements in speed and levels of protection, and are easier to manage, according to AVG.
Forterra Systems today announced the availability of RemoteOperations 3D Internet collaboration solution, helping organizations to continue normal operations in the event they are directly affected by the H1N1 flu outbreak.
Provider of private virtual worlds for business, government and educational institutions says the solution “allows users to work from remote locations and be as productive as they would be in live settings without the risk of spreading or being exposed to the potentially fatal virus”.