>> Verizon Debuts WebOffice
Verizon launched WebOffice, a Web-based tool that allows small and midsize businesses to share documents, host Web meetings and coordinate calendars and schedules in a secure intranet environment.
>> Cisco Consolidates Offerings
Cisco Systems will no longer roll out small business products under the Linksys brand name, reserving that solely for consumer offerings. Instead, all new small business products will be released under the Cisco Small Business or new Cisco Small Business Pro brands.
>> HP Enhances Total Care
HP is helping small business owners get the most from their technology with the latest addition to the HP Total Care program. The HP Total Care Access Card provides exclusive access to software, services and discounts from HP and other vendors.
>> Microsoft Releases Push Email
A new version of Microsoft's server software gives small businesses the same Windows Mobile push service that larger enterprise organizations receive. With Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008, end users will be able to receive full HTML emails, attached photos and Office documents.
>> Capital One Offers Online Payroll
Capital One Financial launched Back to Business Payroll, a new national online payroll and tax-filing system for small and independent business owners. The service, based on the PayCycle platform, calculates paychecks, W-2s, electronic tax payments and tax filings, and can run a payroll in under 10 minutes.
>> Intuit Aligns SB Ecosystem
Intuit formalized the structure of its small business ecosystem by aligning three business units under one new division. The Small Business Ecosystem includes QuickBooks-related products and services, Intuit Payroll and Intuit's payments business.
>> Continental Eyes Small Business
Continental Airlines is targeting small and midsize business travelers, among others, with an annual credit card that waives fees for checked bags. The Presidential Plus World MasterCard also offers membership to Continental's Presidents Clubs and EliteAccess priority for airline services.
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>> Frost & Sullivan: Collaboration tools and services are especially critical to SMBs during challenging business environments.
>> Discover Small Business Watch: 40% of small businesses expect less holiday business this year.
>> Access Markets International: The SMB conference market will increase to $2.6 billion by 2012.
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