SMB Tech News Today; 5/1

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May 1, 20071 min

* Nokia adds security appliances. Two new models, including low-end job aimed at SMBs. Not just better speeds and feeds, but improved protection against smart malware threats, too. (Source: InfoWorld) * IT salary survey. Just in case you need some more metrics on what to pay your geek staffer. Or consultant. Or that high school kid who runs your network. (Source: InformationWeek) * Google to unveil "iGoogle" bra

* Nokia adds security appliances. Two new models, including low-end job aimed at SMBs. Not just better speeds and feeds, but improved protection against smart malware threats, too. (Source: InfoWorld)

* IT salary survey. Just in case you need some more metrics on what to pay your geek staffer. Or consultant. Or that high school kid who runs your network. (Source: InformationWeek)

* Google to unveil “iGoogle” brand. Man, I hope this is a hoax, otherwise it’s sad, sadder, tears-launching-themselves-in-suicidal-frenzy–from-my-ducts SAD. Oh yeah, and it refers to their personalized home page. Still sad. (Source: BetaNews)

* Boston hotel offers thin clients to guests. If you’re a constant road warrior, then mayhap this offering from the Seaport Hotel near Boston might appeal: In-room thin clients running Windows XP with hi=speed Internet access. So as long as they’ve got USB support and you make good use of stuff like online storage, you might be able to travel without any notebook at all. (Source: ComputerWorld)