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By Gail Seymour

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync is the part of Exchange Server that enables users to synchronize contacts, email, calendars and tasks between the server and compatible mobile devices. It enables users to connect to the same mailbox on their mobile and PC and have information on either device update the other. Users can also use Outlook Web Access to connect to the mailbox via any Internet enable device with browsing capability. continue »

By Joanna Fletcher
Are you sitting down? Microsoft is offering free software! Well, almost free. You can sign up for Microsoft WebsiteSpark for free and get access to some of the newest and best Web design and development software Microsoft can deliver. continue »

By Melissa J Luther
Microsoft Exchange 2010, while not a major upgrade, does provide some significant functionality improvements over Exchange 2007. It promises a bigger, faster messaging platform with more control over what happens to your communications, even after you’ve sent them. continue »

By Gail Seymour

Microsoft’s SharePoint services are designed to make information sharing and collaboration across teams easier. They offer a range of free templates that can be used as-is or customized for your needs. Some of these are aimed at specific industries or larger organizations, but others, like our top 10 templates, are ideal for a small business just getting started with SharePoint. continue »

By Meredith Barnhill

In a fast-paced environment, businesses can’t afford to be tied down to one device. Being able to access personal data like contacts, email, calendars and documents on a mobile device or laptop or desktop, regardless of where you are at a given moment, is invaluable. continue »

By Gail Seymour

In the business world, access to email is imperative. For those working in an office, standard POP3 email services are generally sufficient. For those on the road, however, or in key positions, the added functionality of Microsoft’s Exchange Server means they can stay in contact with the office in real time. continue »

by Hostway

Microsoft SharePoint is one of the most powerful collaboration tools you can use. But because of its many features, people may initially find the possibilities a bit overwhelming. Before you give up on the potential benefits SharePoint has to offer, discover some of the ways you can use it in your own business. continue »

By Hostway

Microsoft completed its rollout of Bing on June 3, 2009, replacing MSN. Billed as a “decision” engine, the new search engine has distinct features intended to make search engine results pages more useful and require less clicking. For example, when a user hovers his/her cursor over a search result, a summary of the page appears, thus providing more information without requiring a click. continue »

A database is a great way to organize Web sites with a lot of regularly updated content. Databases power dynamic Web sites, meaning pages are created each time someone requests them. The pages are made by pulling information from the database into a Web page template upon request. continue »

Microsoft Access is a powerful relational database management system (RDBMS) with a graphical interface. Included in the Microsoft Office software suite, Access is an alternative to MySQL and SQL Server. continue »