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RSS smesIn brief: SMEs targeted under software piracy campaign
News Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are beginning to work with the Business Software Alliance (BSA) to combat piracy. The BSA shifted its attention from large corporations to SMEs at the end of 1997. [17 Jul 1998]
SMEs and open source - a perfect marriage?
Comment But open source software companies are also targeting SMEs, offering lower cost, increased flexibility and security as key benefits. Which approach should SMEs take? SMEs using open... [11 Jul 2006]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: SMEs rule the world
Comment Recently a whole new business scene has opened up for those clued into technology, with individual SMEs coming together to form partnerships for the duration of a project or product development. In the UK for example... [10 Jul 2006]
SMEs: 'Life-blood of government IT'?
News Margaret Hodge, minister for industry and the regions, today said SMEs play an "absolutely crucial role", noting their ability to tap into niche markets.silicon.com Public Sector Speaking at the London Telehealth... [24 Jan 2007]
SMEs suffering due to vendor apathy
News IT vendors do not understand the needs of SMEs - and as a result, businesses in this sector are not making best use of technology. He stated that vendors should be helping SMEs make better purchasing... [31 Aug 1999]
SMEs neglected in IT industry, says Flexion VP
News The IT industry is not doing enough to target SMEs according to Gary Marsden, vice president of sales and co-founder of integrated communications vendor Flexion. Marsden made the claim in response to comments by... [28 Feb 2000]
SMEs just want to grow
News A report from BT Business reveals almost three-quarters (74 per cent) of SMEs believe the government could do more, compared to just seven per cent that think ministers are already doing all they can. [29 Oct 2007]
SMEs upbeat about ecommerce
News While many UK SMEs are yet to get to grips with ecommerce, those that have taken the plunge are glad they did. While the numbers are small - only 14 per cent of retail SMEs currently receive orders... [05 Jul 2001]
SMEs too busy to manage own websites
News A report from analyst house Yankee Group says that because small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack in-house technical and marketing expertise - and lack the time to learn about these areas - they are more... [06 Jul 2006]
SMEs put situations vacant in cyber-space
News More than half of the UK's SMEs use the internet to recruit staff according to a survey published this week by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. But John Downie, parliamentary officer at the... [24 May 2001]
SMEs falling short on tech investment
News The majority (93 per cent) of SMEs surveyed by BT Business are not investing enough in tech, while almost half are failing to carry out tech reviews that could reduce costs and long-term inefficiencies. [28 Jan 2007]
SMEs snubbing homeworking
News SMEs are lagging behind larger companies when it comes to embracing flexible working practices such as working from home. Only 43 per cent of SMEs have the technology in place to support homeworking,... [03 Jul 2007]
SMEs crazy in love with iPhone
News The 3G iPhone has been selling more than expected to SMEs, according to O2 - but the operator admits it's proving harder to win around the corporate world. He claimed SME sales cycles are typically three to four weeks,... [02 Dec 2008]
SMEs miss R&D tax breaks
News Less than half (45 per cent) of eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are taking advantage of the tax breaks, and almost a quarter (24 per cent) of respondents said they are unaware the incentives exist,... [11 Jul 2006]
SMEs turn noses up at web outsourcing
News The vast majority of British SMEs prefer to maintain their website and e-business solutions themselves, according to a new study. The study, by e-business service provider Dragnet, looked at the e-business requirements... [20 Sep 2001]
