Creating a big, multi-billion dollar enterprise like Microsoft or Google takes a certain type of personality. You must do things nobody else has done. Bill Gates, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin all saw the value in new technologies and worked to make them a reality. Now, both of these companies are competing in the software market. Microsoft has long dominated the email, office tools, and web browser markets. Their customer list is enormous and most new PC consumers still find Microsoft software pre-installed. Even with well-established alternatives like OpenOffice and Lotus Notes from IBM, Microsoft is leagues ahead of everybody else. This is where Google steps in.

If you ask CEO Andrew Feidman of SeaMicro, the answer is YES. SeaMicro has just announced their latest server creation that packs in 512 low-power Intel Atom processors (the same processors found in netbooks) onto miniature credit card sized motherboards that are connect via fabric.

BC/DR stands for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery. Planning for disaster is one of the first steps small businesses should take when setting up a network. Backup servers off-site will help you retain work you’ve done and avoid terrible losses in doomsday scenarios like your entire office burning to the ground. But what about the smaller everyday disasters? Small disasters like power outages, failed equipment, or corrupted data are a lot more likely to occur and shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s these day-in and day-out upsets that are more likely to hinder your business’ progress. View the full article for suggestions to minimize your risks.